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Pearson Intern - Quality Assurance Associate in Augusta, Maine
Intern - Quality Assurance Associate - ( 2105067 )
Description
PEARSON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Intern –Associate Quality Assurance – Global Product - Production & Digital Studio
Pearson Interns - Helping shape the future of education
Why join Pearson’s intern program?
Pearson is the world’s 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, we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.
We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for a 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 used by students like you.
As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team and work on real-life projects that bring our products and services to life. On the job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll 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 ten-week program.
We foster a work environment that’s 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 learners.
What Does the Internship Program Offer?
Successful candidates will spend 10 weeks working within our Production & Digital Studio teams.
You will be paid for the duration of your internship. The internship begins on Monday, June 7th and ends Friday, August 13th.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job description
Develop UAT plan for Pearson products and execute UAT on current product line to inform next generation products
Work with QA and Production teams to develop comprehensive test plans based on product and courseware requirements, for both general and project-specific use, for all Higher Education Products.
Assist team in coordinating with production and product teams to ensure requirements are testable.
Execute test plans and generate reports of results including use of automated testing tools as necessary.
Record Production and vendor problems and concerns in an established tracking system.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Qualifications
What are we looking for in an Intern
Strong communication skills, including writing, with the ability to engage a variety of individuals and groups to achieve clarity
QA or developing related experience – preferred in school project or related work.
Knowledge of bug tracking software such as JIRA, Mantis and Bugzilla a plus.
Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple projects as they are assigned required.
Ability to focus on and manage deadlines and deliverables.
Attention to detail and suitability to a target audience
An organized team player who can manage multiple tasks, take initiative and achieve results
Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc. and an interest in technology
Graduation date between 2021 and 2023
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote
Work Locations :
US-Remote
Remote
Job : Project/Temporary Workforce
Organization : Global Product
Employee Status : Fixed Term
Job Type : Internship
Job Level : Entry Level
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Apr 12, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Temporary
Req ID: 2105067