Associate, Specialist Testing Intern, Sri Lanka

Location: Sr Lanka

Why join Pearsons intern program

Pearson is the worlds learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning every day and in every way throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology; were shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Were looking for the next generation of talented graduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner together with your academic knowledge technical skills and enthusiasm to help create products that help fix the skills challenges faced by learners employees and employers.

As one of our interns you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. Youll be assigned to a team to support real-life projects that bring our products and services to life and are ready to launch to our learners. On-the-job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. Youll also have direct access to a senior member of the team as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the 6 month program. During your internship you will gain valuable hands-on experience to build your resume to stand out with future employers such as Pearson

We foster a work environment thats inclusive as well as diverse where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve our teachers and students employers and employees and consumers and learners.

What Does the Internship Program Offer

Pearson is offering a 6 Month internship in 2026 for two exceptional Software Engineering undergraduate students with strong analytical skills who are eager to gain hands-on experience in large-scale Software Engineering. Interns will engage in various aspects of Software requirements analysis Software Design and Development as well as Software Quality Engineering and Quality Control processes.

Pay rate

The award includes a Rs 50000 monthly allowance.

You will be eligible for accrued paid sick time per the policy guidelines. Please refer to the Sick Leave Policy.

Job Description

As a Specialist Testing Intern at Pearson you will gain valuable hands-on experience working on large-scale software development projects that power modern learning platforms and products. During the internship you will actively participate in requirements analysis software design and application development building practical skills across the full software development lifecycle.

You will work within a collaborative AgileScrum environment contributing alongside experienced engineering teams while learning industry best practices in teamwork delivery and continuous improvement. The role also provides a unique opportunity to learn from technology experts with exposure to cutting-edge software engineering practices modern development tools and emerging AI-driven technologies.

In addition interns will engage with software research and development initiatives strengthening both their technical capabilities and professional communication skills within the context of educational technology and digital assessment solutions.

What does the 6 months involve

During the 6-month program taking place between June and December 2026 with some flexibility in scheduling. Interns will gain hands-on experience in large-scale software Development working closely with Pearson Software Engineer teams and experts. Key activities include requirements analysis software design and application development. Interns will also have opportunities to enhance their collaboration and communication skills in by working with project stakeholders both on site and with distributed teams located offshore.

This position is hybrid with minimum 3 days (per week) travel to Pearson Lanka office.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently reading for bachelors degree in computing Information Technology or equivalent.
• The desire to learn and continuously improve on the product quality performance and other non-functional requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with prompt and professionalism to the teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Experience and knowledge in OOP Analysis & Design data structures and algorithms Unit Testing and development of highly scalable web applications.
• Knowledge of software testing cycle.