Software Test Placement - Summer 2016 (10 weeks), Cambridge

Job Description

Redgate Software is looking for two software test interns to help deliver quality applications that customers love.

Testers at Redgate are an integral part of high quality, high performing agile development teams. Critical thinking, observation, idea generation, reporting, risk analysis, exploration, and experimentation are just a few of the underlying skills required to be a tester in a context-centric agile environment and are skills Redgate values in testers.

Working as part of a cross-functional development team, you’ll get the opportunity to work on real features and experience what it’s like to develop software, including the design, implementation, and testing of features. The team will mentor and support you through your internship, work with you to complete tasks and projects, and make sure you have a fantastic time.

What Redgate will offer you

• A chance to work with an experienced development team.
• An understanding the differences between automated checks and testing.
• The opportunity to apply systems thinking and problem solving skills in real products and services.
• Redgate will help you experience a huge number of different testing techniques.
• Redgate will give you the opportunity to make your opinion count and let you share what you think about bugs or issues found.
• Redgate will let you pair with other testers and developers, so you can also develop your coding skills if you wish.

Desired Attributes / Experience

• You have a passion for software and software testing.
• You have a profound understanding of the value of teamwork.
• You’re at least a year into your university degree, studying a relevant discipline.
• You have an excellent academic record or you have demonstrable technical aptitude.
• You enjoy learning about new products and the way they work, despite some university curricula not covering software testing.

Package and Benefits

• You’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours.
• You’ll receive £380 per week.
• You’ll start in June or July for a minimum of ten weeks over the summer holiday.
• You’ll get some great Redgate benefits, including:
  • A relaxed and professional environment
  • No dress code
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast and lunch

Apply online now to start your e-Placement Scotland journey with Redgate Software. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON REDGATE'S SITE.   

About Redgate Software

Redgate Software makes the world's most trusted tools for shipping changes to your database. 91% of the Fortune 100 use Redgate’s tools.

Redgate brings the benefits of Database Lifecycle Management to your SQL Server databases. With tools for source control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and schema and server monitoring, you get safe releases, efficient development, and fast feedback.

Redgate is renowned as a great place to work, appearing in the Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies list for seven years in a row.