CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Software Testing Engineer Intern to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software applications through manual and automated testing methods. This role involves collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and validate functionality.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist in preparing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Execute manual and basic automated tests to identify bugs and issues.
• Work closely with the development team to understand features and functionalities.
• Report defects clearly with proper documentation and follow up on issue resolution.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, reviews, and sprint meetings.
• Perform regression testing and ensure software compliance with design specifications.
• Maintain documentation of test processes and results and contribute to the overall quality assurance strategy.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BE), Bachelor's degree in IT or CS (BSc) or Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts and SDLC/STLC.
• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Good analytical, logical thinking skills, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of programming languages (Java, Python, or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter and one technical interview round. 

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About CACTUS

At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered.  At CACTUS, we champion an "accelerate from anywhere" culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit—it’s the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do. Together we, Power research. Empower people.