Software Test Engineer Intern

Overview

Join Orion Health's Virtuoso team for a hands-on 10-12 week summer internship focused on software quality engineering within the healthcare technology sector. This contract role based in Christchurch offers real-world experience contributing to high-quality software products that enhance healthcare globally.

Internship Experience

As a Software Test Engineer Intern, you'll collaborate with skilled software and test engineers to help deliver reliable, customer-ready products. From day one, you'll be involved in meaningful work projects while gaining guidance and mentorship to develop your engineering capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and perform both manual and automated test cases.
• Detect, analyze, and document software bugs and issues.
• Engage closely with software developers to enhance overall product quality.
• Develop automated testing solutions using current testing frameworks and tools.
• Gain exposure to continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Participate actively in agile workflows including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Support ongoing improvements in testing procedures and quality assurance practices.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates are detail-focused, inquisitive, and have a strong interest in understanding software functionality and quality assurance. Applicants should be students enrolled in degrees such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related fields, with at least one semester remaining post-internship.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Programming experience from coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or earlier internships.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, automated testing tools, REST APIs, SQL/databases, Git, CI/CD platforms, Linux, and cloud services like AWS or Azure is a bonus but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity in software behavior and functionality.
• High attention to detail and clear communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with eagerness to learn and collaborate.
• Commitment to delivering top-quality software outcomes.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Paid summer internship lasting 10-12 weeks from late November 2026 through February 2027.
• Dedicated mentoring and support from experienced engineers.
• Engage in real-world projects within an agile development environment.
• Opportunities to learn automation frameworks and modern testing techniques.
• Exposure to company-wide teams and networking events.
• Complimentary daily breakfast and specialty coffee.
• Access to modern office amenities including café areas, arcade games, pool and table tennis tables, PlayStation, and pickleball court.
• Enjoy a vibrant social atmosphere with regular team activities throughout the internship.
• Possibility to be considered for future graduate roles and part-time work post-internship.

Application Details

Applications close on August 18, 2026, with the internship starting in late November 2026.

About Orion Health

Orion Health is an international healthcare technology company dedicated to creating software that integrates health data and improves care for millions worldwide. The internship provides a platform to build practical skills, collaborate with passionate professionals, and jumpstart a career in software quality engineering.