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Marias Technology

Software Tester Intern

Covington, OH · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

This isn't a coffee-run internship You'll be doing genuine, structured QA work from week one, with close support from experienced testers: * Test software against system specifications to confirm it ...

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What is a coffee tester?

A Coffee Tester, also known as a Coffee Taster or Cupping Specialist, evaluates the flavor, aroma, body, and overall quality of coffee. They assess different coffee beans, roasting techniques, and brewing methods to ensure consistency and excellence. Their expertise helps coffee producers, roasters, and brands maintain high-quality products. The role requires a refined palate, sensory training, and knowledge of coffee origins and processing.

What does a coffee tester do?

A Coffee Tester’s day often revolves around evaluating various coffee samples, conducting sensory analysis, and recording detailed tasting notes according to industry standards. You’ll collaborate closely with roasters, quality control teams, and sometimes producers to assess flavor profiles, consistency, and potential defects. Other responsibilities may include calibrating tasting panels, maintaining lab cleanliness, and participating in regular meetings to discuss product improvements. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and teamwork to help ensure the coffee delivered to customers meets high quality expectations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a coffee tester?

Excelling as a Coffee Tester requires a refined palate, sensory analysis skills, and knowledge of coffee origins and processing methods, often supported by certifications like Q Grader or experience in the coffee industry. Familiarity with cupping protocols, scoring systems, and lab equipment such as refractometers is essential. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are valuable soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate, objective assessments that directly impact product quality and consistency for coffee producers and brands.

How do you become a coffee tester?

To become a coffee tester, individuals typically need a strong palate, knowledge of coffee flavors, and sensory evaluation skills. Many positions require experience in coffee tasting or related food and beverage roles, and some employers may seek certifications in sensory analysis or coffee tasting. Training is often provided on the job to familiarize testers with specific products and quality standards.

How much do coffee testers make?

Coffee testers typically earn between $20,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the employer. Entry-level positions may pay closer to minimum wage, while experienced tasters or those working for specialty coffee companies can earn higher salaries. Compensation often includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

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Software Tester Intern

Marias Technology

Covington, OH • On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Currently enrolled in an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or technical certificate?


Part-time, 20+ hrs/week during standard business hours, In-office (Covington, OH)


Get paid to break things. Then help fix them.

Every insurance policy quote, every claim paid, every bill generated — somewhere behind it is software that has to work correctly, every single time. Our job is to make sure it does.

As a Software Tester Intern at Marias Technology, you'll be the person who finds the problem before the customer does. You'll learn how enterprise software is actually built, tested, and shipped — not in theory, but on real systems that real companies depend on.

No prior QA experience required. We'll teach you the craft. What we need from you is curiosity, a sharp eye, and the persistence to keep digging when something feels off.


This isn't a coffee-run internship

You'll be doing genuine, structured QA work from week one, with close support from experienced testers:

  • Test software against system specifications to confirm it works the way customers expect
  • Run manual functional, integration, regression, and system tests for new builds, upgrades, and fixes
  • Read business requirements and specs, then map out test plans that cover every angle
  • Learn the distinct testing areas of an insurance platform — workflow, rating, print, rules and validations, billing, claims, and third-party raters
  • Spot the difference between an actual defect and a spec that needs updating
  • Write clear, concise defect reports and test results that developers can act on
  • Re-test fixes to confirm issues are fully resolved
  • Learn industry-standard tools like DevStride and defect trackers such as Jira or Azure DevOps


A real path forward — degree or not

This role is the foundational entry point into our software testing practice. Interns who perform strongly may be considered for a full-time Software Tester I position based on business need.

And you don't have to finish your degree first to be eligible. If you're doing the work well, we want to keep you.


What you need

Required

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or technical certificate program in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business, Insurance/Risk Management, or a closely related field
  • Active enrollment maintained for the duration of the internship
  • Basic computer proficiency — navigating applications, managing files, working in browser-based tools
  • Comfort with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to read and follow documented test scripts and step-by-step procedures
  • Willingness to learn DevStride
  • Availability for a minimum of 20 hours per week during standard business hours

Nice to have (but genuinely optional)

  • Coursework, self-study, or a prior internship touching software, QA, or technology
  • Any detail-heavy work experience — data entry, customer service, operations, administrative, legal, billing, or financial
  • Enrollment in or completion of an ISTQB Foundation Level course
  • Familiarity with defect tracking tools
  • Any insurance knowledge — or just a willingness to learn insurance terminology on the job


Who tends to thrive here

  • You notice when something doesn't match what it should — the misaligned column, the number that's off by a penny, the field that saved when it shouldn't have
  • You write clearly. A defect nobody can reproduce isn't a defect that gets fixed
  • You ask questions instead of guessing
  • You try three approaches before you say "it doesn't work"
  • You take feedback well and apply it the next time
  • You do the right thing when nobody's checking


What you get

  • $17–$19/hour, paid semi-monthly via direct deposit
  • Hands-on mentorship from senior testers — you'll learn a marketable, in-demand skill set
  • Employee store discounts: Glacier View Coffee (10%), Pacific Coast Surf Shop (25%), Elias & Oliver Boutique (25%)
  • A schedule built around students — 20+ hours a week during business hours, in a stable in-office environment
  • A genuine shot at a full-time offer in a growing technology practice


Please note: as a part-time internship, this position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, or PTO benefits.