Uni Internship Jun to Dec 2026 - Software Quality Engineering Internship

Synapxe is the national HealthTech agency inspiring tomorrow’s health. The nexus of HealthTech, we connect people and systems to power a healthier Singapore. Together with partners, we create intelligent technological solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day, everywhere.
 
Are you someone who enjoys problem solving, has a creative and curious mind, and strives to create a better and healthier tomorrow? If you say yes to all, do check out our website and find out more about Internship@Synapxe.
 
Join Synapxe as an intern and see how you can contribute in powering a healthier Singapore. We aim to deliver the best experience for all interns, to create exponential growth and paving your future in the tech industry.

As a Software Quality Engineering Intern at Synapxe, you will support the testing and quality assurance of software systems that support Singapore’s national healthcare ecosystem. You will work closely with Software Quality Engineers, Software Engineers, Systems Analysts and Product Owners to learn how real-world healthcare systems are tested, validated and supported at scale. This internship is designed to give you hands-on exposure to end-to-end software quality engineering, from understanding requirements and designing test cases through to system testing and supporting production systems.

The selected intern will participate in, but is not limited to, the following:

Test Planning & Analysis

• Support analysis of functional and non-functional requirements to understand test scope and acceptance criteria
• Assist in reviewing requirement documents, user stories and test scenarios with software quality engineers and project team members
• Help identify test conditions, edge cases and optimal test coverage

Test Design & Execution

• Support analysis of functional and non-functional requirements to understand test scope and acceptance criteria
• Assist in reviewing requirement documents, user stories and test scenarios with software quality engineers and project team members
• Help identify test conditions, edge cases and optimal test coverage 

Test Design & Execution

• Assist in the design, preparation and execution of test cases and test scenarios
• Perform hands-on functional, regression and integration testing under guidance
• Support API testing activities using tools such as Postman or equivalent
• Support Test Data preparation/provisioning via manual or custom-built test data generation utilities/tools 
• Log, track and retest defects using standard defect management tools such as Azure DevOps

Test Automation 

• Gain exposure to test automation concepts like BDD/TDD, programming languages like (JAVA, Groovy, Python, etc.), tools and frameworks
• Support development, maintenance and execution of automated test scripts where applicable
• Gain exposure to test APIs, Microservices using Test Automation tools and frameworks
• Learn how test tools integrate with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows and code version control systems like Git 

Performance Testing

• Learn Performance Engineering standards, methodology and tools
• Understand workload modelling and formulate various types of Performance Tests to test an application for optimized user experience
• Identify application performance issues. Log defects and follow through with stakeholders for closure of issues

Quality Standards, Processes & Reporting

• Support adherence to test framework, processes and standards, including traceability between requirements, test cases and defects
• Assist in tracking and reporting test progress, defects and risks
• Participate in reviews of test deliverables and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with software quality engineers, software engineers, business analysts and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, test coverage and defectsParticipate in agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint reviews
• Stay curious and learn about emerging testing tools, practices and technologies

About you:

• Be pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline
• Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027
• Equipped with strong knowledge of coding practices
• Foundational understanding of software testing concepts (e.g. software development/testing lifecycle, test cases, defects, basic test types)
• Basic understanding of software development or programming concepts
• Exposure to manual software testing or QA coursework
• Basic knowledge of REST APIs or web servicesFamiliarity with testing tools such as Postman, Selenium, Katalon, or equivalent
• Awareness of Agile / Scrum development methodologies
• Basic familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA or similar
• Innovative, proactive and a strong team player
• Ability to multitask and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate and keen to make a difference to re-imagine the future of HealthTech