Bellwood

About the job

We are seeking a Business Analyst / QA Intern to support our product development teams by assisting with requirements documentation, user story creation, and quality assurance testing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in software product development while learning from experienced professionals.

This internship offers exposure to real client projects and the chance to work alongside an experienced team that excels at building high-quality products for clients at scale. This position reports to a Product Owner or Development Team Lead.

Qualifications

Essential skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational abilities
• Basic understanding of software development processes
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and processes
• Comfortable working in collaborative team environments

Helpful skills:

• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools
• Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Exposure to software testing concepts
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
• Coursework or projects related to business analysis, information systems, or computer science

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist in gathering requirements from stakeholders and documenting them clearly
• Help create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria in Jira
• Support manual testing efforts by executing test cases and documenting results
• Log defects with clear descriptions and steps to reproduce
• Participate in team meetings and sprint ceremonies
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to understand project goals
• Assist with data analysis and reporting as needed
• Shadow experienced team members to learn best practices in business analysis and quality assurance

We're looking for someone who:

• Is currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Has a genuine interest in technology and software development
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities
• Can work independently with guidance and take initiative
• Is eager to learn and grow professionally
• Can commit to 3+ month duration

What you'll gain:

• Real-world experience working on enterprise software projects
• Mentorship from experienced product owners, developers, and QE engineers
• Exposure to modern development tools and methodologies
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Professional network within the technology consulting industry
• Potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance

Time Commitment:
Bellwood is open to a part or full time capacity commitment ranging from 25-35 hrs/wk

Travel Requirements:
This is a remote internship with no required travel.

Compensation:
This is a paid internship position.

Company Description
Bellwood is a dynamic Product Development Consultancy. We're a team of developers, designers, product analysts and entrepreneurs that companies turn to when they want to take a software product from conception to creation and beyond.

Our Mission
Bellwood seeks to be and be known as the most trusted partner to build and scale software products.

Our Core Values

• We Embrace Your Goals
• We Own our Commitments
• We Succeed through Empathy
• We Take the Next Step

Join our tight-knit team of skilled builders to leverage your talents and grow your skills. We are looking forward to meeting with you!