Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Co-op - 8 Months - Remote

Overview

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer Co-op to join our Research and Development International team for an 8-month internship starting in September 2025, focusing on delivering high-quality software.

In Short

• Join a dynamic team at Rakuten Kobo Inc.
• Work on software quality assurance in a co-op role.
• Experience a flexible and hybrid remote working environment.
• Engage in both team-based and independent tasks.
• Utilize various programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in delivering high-quality software to users.
• Receive training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy company culture that values work-life balance.
• Access perks such as subsidized lunches and extended weekends.
• Contribute to a mission of enhancing reading experiences.

Requirements

• Some experience with Object-Oriented Software Languages (C#, Java).
• Understanding of T-SQL Databases.
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS).
• Knowledge of modern UI frameworks (Angular, React).
• Familiarity with source control systems (Git, TFS, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of software testing techniques.
• Experience with exploratory and automation testing.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Selenium, Playwright).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure pipelines).
• Familiarity with testing tools (NUnit, Postman, Visual Studio, MSTest).

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment.
• Subsidized in-office lunches.
• Four extended long weekends in the summer.
• Talent and development training budget.
• Free Kobo device and weekly e-book or audiobook.
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions.
• Dog-friendly office culture.