Generic Role Profile for Interns

What You'll Do

As an APDSS-Testing Services Intern, you will help design and support automation and testing activities with a focus on improving efficiency using modern tools.

Support development and execution of test automation scripts

Assist in test case creation and test data preparation

Use approved AI tools for testing activities such as test creation, analysis, and summarizing results

Build small proof-of-concept solutions, including simple AI agents or utilities, to improve testing workflows

Support API testing and integration scenarios

Help analyze test execution results, troubleshoot issues, and document findings

Collaborate with team members in an agile working environment

Preferred Skills And Technologies

(Not all are required, but having a few is a strong plus)

Basic knowledge of automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress; exposure to performance testing tools is a plus

Programming knowledge in Python or JavaScript

Understanding of software testing basics and an interest in automation testing

Exposure to REST APIs and basic API testing

Experience from coursework, personal projects, or hackathons in building chatbots, simple AI agents, automation utilities, or scripts

Awareness of AI tools and coding assistants such as Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms

Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub and version control concepts

Basic awareness of CI/CD, cloud platforms, and containers

Awareness of LLM concepts, prompt engineering, tool use, and AI agents

Minimum Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field

Basic programming ability demonstrated through coursework, personal projects, labs, or coding activities

Strong logical thinking, problem-solving ability, and curiosity about GenAI technologies

Ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and work in a team-oriented environment

Interest in applying technology to real-world use cases in healthcare and pharma

Participation in hackathons, coding competitions, student clubs, or open-source activities is an added advantage

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience with automation testing and agentic automation concepts and platforms

Exposure to real product development lifecycles in an agile environment

Mentorship from test automation and industry experts

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

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