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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Agile Developer - **Company:** Idealforce - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Apache Tomcat, Software System Penetration Testing, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Software Bug Management, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, DevOps, IBM Software, Github, HP Loadrunner, Spring Framework, Apache JMeter, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Apache Maven, Microsoft UI Automation, MongoDB, MyBatis, Cisco Nexus Switches, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Azure Machine Learning, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Injection, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Software Security, Veracode, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Gherkin, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Nessus, Build Tools, Appscan, Cucumber (Software), Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d04f9c59-354c-48b7-b82a-63e78b748d6f ## About the Role (Intern / Recent Grad level) * Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. * Working knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (coursework or projects are fine); familiarity with Spring Boot is preferred. * Basic understanding of software testing concepts, including Unit Testing (e.g., JUnit) and the defect lifecycle. * Foundational Database testing skills and familiarity with SQL (Oracle or MongoDB a plus). * Exposure to build tools like Maven. * Basic scripting knowledge in at least one language (Bash/Shell, PowerShell, or Python). * Comfortable learning and collaborating in an Agile environment. FAMILIARITY & DESIRABLE SKILLS: (Nice to have - we'll help you learn!) * CI/CD & DevOps: Exposure to continuous integration tools (Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions) and artifact repositories (Nexus). * Cloud & Infrastructure: Basic familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes. * Automation Frameworks: Exposure to Cucumber (BDD/Gherkin) and Selenium UI automation principles (locators, page objects). * Performance & Load Testing: Fundamentals of performance/load testing (e.g., JMeter, Performance Center, LoadRunner) and the ability to analyze response times, throughput, and bottlenecks for release verification. * Application Security: Basic understanding of application security concepts and the OWASP Top 10 (theoretical knowledge is fine). o Familiarity with security testing methodologies (penetration testing, threat modeling, XSS, or SQL injection). o Exposure to security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Veracode, AppScan) or integrating security scans into CI/CD pipelines. * AI & Innovation: Experience or interest in using AI/Machine Learning tools (like LLMs) to optimize testing or CI/CD workflows. * Any experience with MyBatis, Tomcat, or IBM FileNet workflows. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Current college student (Undergrad or Masters) * Recent college grad ## Description We build and support in-house enterprise applications used across the organization. Our stack includes Spring Framework 6 / Spring Boot / Spring Security, Java 17, Tomcat, MyBatis, and IBM FileNet (workflow maps). Quality is a shared responsibility-and we're actively modernizing our test strategy to shift-left and increase automation coverage earlier in the SDLC. As an SDET Intern / Recent College Graduate, you'll help with release verification while also contributing to our shift-left automation strategy by designing and delivering test cases and automated tests. You'll work alongside developers, QA, and release/DevOps partners to improve reliability and reduce manual regression effort., * Support release verification activities (smoke/regression validation, release readiness checks, documenting results). * Create, review, and maintain test cases aligned to user stories, acceptance criteria, and risk areas. * Build and expand automated tests using Java + JUnit + Selenium + Cucumber (BDD). * Partner with developers early ("shift-left") to: o clarify requirements and edge cases, o identify test scenarios up front, o promote testability and quality gates. * Improve test assets and framework components (page objects, step definitions, test data utilities, reusable helpers). * Help analyze failures and contribute to defect triage (clear reproduction steps, logs/screenshots, root-cause hints). * Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement (test strategy notes, coverage tracking, regression checklists)., * You won't just "run tests." You'll build test assets, learn modern shift-left quality practices, and directly influence how we automate. * Real production-grade stack: Spring 6 / Spring Boot / Spring Security / Java 17 / Selenium / Cucumber / JUnit plus enterprise workflow tooling (IBM FileNet). * Mentorship, code reviews, and a clear learning path.