Software Quality Assurance (QA) Intern

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Ankeny, IA
In-Office
Internship
Food
The Role
The QA Intern will assist in software testing, create test cases, document bugs, and support QA processes under supervision, gaining hands-on experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented QA Intern to join our software quality assurance team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software testing, including manual testing and exposure to test automation tools and processes. Under the guidance of experienced QA engineers, the intern will assist in creating and executing test cases, identifying bugs, documenting issues, and helping ensure software quality across various platforms.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for students in Computer Science or related fields who are interested in pursuing a career in software testing and quality assurance.
 
The Mom's Meals Summer Internship Program is a paid project-based 12-week program running May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Our internship program provides interns with the training, coaching, and hands-on experience to be successful professionals in their chosen fields. Internship assignments focus on practical, value-added projects that create a connection between what is learned in the classroom and what is required in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

This is an onsite position in our headquarters in Ankeny, IA. Candidates should be local to the Des Moines/Ames, IA area since no relocation assistance or housing stipend is offered.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

  • Assist in creating test cases and executing manual test scenarios
  • Work with QA team members to verify software functionality based on requirements
  • Help document bugs, software issues, and test results
  • Participate in regression testing and retesting of resolved issues
  • Support test planning and scheduling activities under supervision
  • Collaborate with software developers and team members to understand project goals
  • Gain exposure to automation testing tools and contribute to simple test scripts
  • Learn and apply QA best practices and methodologies in a real-world environment

Required Skills and Experience

  • College junior level or higher at time of internship
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies
  • Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, SQL
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Eagerness to develop technical skills and contribute to a fast-paced development environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Programming/scripting language 

Physical Requirements

  • Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Top Skills

MS Office
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Ankeny, IA
793 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Mom’s Meals is a leading national provider of nutrition solutions and home-delivered meals.

Our mission is to help patients and seniors get the nutrition they need to maintain independence while:
- Managing chronic health conditions
- Living with disabilities or limited mobility
- Lacking the desire or energy to prepare and cook healthy meals

Healthcare Focus:

We partner with health insurance companies, managed care organizations and federal and state supported programs to provide nutrition solutions for their client populations suffering from serious chronic diseases. We are a leading nutrition supplier for Medicaid Waiver and offer programs for Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible beneficiaries. Our personalized selection of meals aid in the recuperation process post hospitalization, improve patient outcomes and reduce costly readmissions.

Specialty health-condition menus support dietary requirements for major chronic diseases impacted by nutrition: Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Renal Disease. Additional menus include Gluten-free and Vegetarian options.

Our large selection of meals appeal to a variety of individual tastes and are designed by Registered Dietitians, prepared with fresh ingredients by Chefs in USDA-inspected kitchens and distributed across 48 U.S. states to individuals’ homes or congregate sites.

Mom’s Meals is part of PurFoods LLC, a privately held and family owned/operated company based in Iowa.

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