Test Automation Intern

Job Description

Description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

As a Test Automation Intern, you’ll support the QA team by developing and maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright. You'll help integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and assist with both manual and automated testing to ensure quality across the product.

This position is expected to start August 2025 and continue through the entire Fall 2025 term (through December 2025). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

In This Role

Work closely with the QA team and business stakeholders to enhance test automation strategies

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript

Assist in integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines

Debug test failures, analyze root causes, and work with developers to resolve defects

Contribute to improving automation frameworks, including adding new features and enhancing test coverage

Learn and apply best practices for software testing, including API testing and performance testing

Document test cases, automation scripts, and test execution results

Support manual testing efforts when needed to ensure end-to-end test coverage

Other duties as assigned by Management

Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:

Be open and honest

Reach for excellence

Act with responsibility

Value the whole person

Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Prior QA experience (internship, coursework, or personal projects) with test automation

Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver (Java) or Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)

Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software development methodologies

Experience with Git, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, or similar development tools

Basic knowledge of API testing and SQL/database queries is a plus

Internship Program at Four Hands

The Internship Program is aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in the area they are most passionate about. Interns at Four Hands have the opportunity to work closely with various departments to gain valuable knowledge about the company. The program focuses on professional development, offering mentorship from like-minded professionals and the chance to contribute to real projects. Interns are encouraged to bring innovative ideas to make the experience challenging and rewarding. This program will enable students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.