Software Quality Analyst Internship

About the role

BURN Manufacturing is looking for a curious, detail-driven QA intern to join its QA team in Nairobi. The intern will test web and mobile applications, APIs and backend integrations, and validate data across connected systems.

Key responsibilities

• Write clear, well-structured test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria, covering positive, negative, boundary and edge cases.
• Run manual and regression tests on web and mobile apps.
• Validate backend data using SQL queries to confirm that what is shown in the applications matches what is stored in the database.
• Test APIs and integrations with tools such as Postman, checking request payloads, responses and error handling.
• Log defects with clear reproduction steps, screenshots and expected versus actual results, then follow them through to retest and closure.
• Keep test cases and execution results up to date in the test management tool.
• Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning and story refinement, and raise questions early when requirements are unclear.

Required profile

• Some experience is an advantage; education level is not specified.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment.

Required skills

• Manual testing and the ability to run test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in SQL and database validation.
• Familiarity with API testing using tools such as Postman.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.