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Software QA Intern

CompanyBURN MANUFACTURING
LocationNairobi
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The QA Intern will be responsible for executing manual and regression tests on web and mobile applications while validating backend data using SQL. They will also document defects, manage test cases, and participate in Agile team ceremonies like stand-ups and sprint planning.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
1362
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya. The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International. BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.
About the Role
About the role
We're looking for a curious, detail-driven QA Intern to join our QA team. You'll test web, mobile applications, APIs, backend integrations, and validate data across connected systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Write clear, well-structured test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria, covering positive, negative, boundary, positive, and edge cases. 
  • Run manual and regression tests on web and mobile apps.
  • Validate backend data using SQL queries to confirm that information displayed in the applications matches what is stored in the database.
  • Test APIs and integrations using tools like Postman, including checking request payloads, responses and error handling.
  • Log defects with clear reproduction steps, screenshots and expected vs actual results, then follow them through to retest and closure.
  • Keep test cases and execution results up to date in our test management tool.
  • Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning and story refinement, and ask questions early when requirements are unclear.
Skills and Experience:
  • Knowledge of manual testing and the ability to execute test cases for web and mobile applications.
  • Proficiency in SQL and database validation for verifying application data.
  • Experience or familiarity with API testing using tools such as Postman.
  • Ability to identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and test evidence.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment.
 Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
Key Skills
Manual TestingSQLDatabase ValidationAPI TestingPostmanTest Case DesignRegression TestingDefect TrackingAgile MethodologyWeb Application TestingMobile Application TestingAnalytical SkillsAttention To Detail
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyData & Analytics