Software Developer in Test Intern 8 months – Fall 2025

Job Title: Software Developer in Test InternLocation: VirtualDuration: Fall 2025 – 8 monthsAvailability: *Full-time availability of 37.5 – 40 hours weekly is required to be eligible for this opportunity.Benefits for Students:

• Experience working for one of the fastest growing Human Capital Management technology companies in the world Access to Dayforce’s development programs and resources
• Ability to work with as well as create relationships with members across the globe
• Autonomy to bring forth new ideas and optimize existing structures within the organization
• Meaningful responsibilities, enabling you to obtain ‘real-world’ experience
• Dynamic hands-on exposure to multiple business-units and stakeholders across Dayforce

About the opportunity:Join the Dayforce Global Payroll and Integrations Frameworks teams as a Software Developer in Test Intern and gain hands-on experience building and testing modern cloud-based solutions that power our Human Capital Management platform.You’ll contribute to the full software development lifecycle—including design, development, and automated testing—while collaborating with developers, test engineers, product managers, and partners. Our teams leverage technologies like Azure, Confluent Kafka, and microservices to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support real-world business needs.This is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills, gain exposure to enterprise software development, and make a meaningful impact through innovative projects.What you’ll get to do:

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of scalable, high-performing solutions
• Build proof-of-concepts using modern technologies to validate performance and quality
• Automate tests and processes to ensure product reliability in production
• Collaborate in product discussions to understand real-world use cases and business needs
• Create and execute manual and automated test cases, and troubleshoot issues across the full stack
• Take ownership of development initiatives and contribute to a high-performing scrum team
• Engage in agile ceremonies and collaborate with your team to plan, execute, and deliver new features
• Work closely with a mentor and development manager to get ramped up on tools, processes, and team culture

Skills and experience we value:

• Proficiency in C# or similar object-oriented programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience building web or database applications through academic or personal projects
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Ability to debug, analyze, and understand existing code
• Passion for solving problems, delivering user value, and working with modern technologies
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively within an agile team
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

What would really make you stand out:

• Experience writing unit, integration, or acceptance tests using frameworks like SpecFlow
• Familiarity with a range of testing methodologies (e.g., UI, API, system, regression, black box)
• Knowledge of design patterns and emerging web development models
• Experience with the .NET framework and Azure cloud services
• Proficiency using Visual Studio as an IDE
• Completed coursework or projects in AI or Machine Learning

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