Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Job Description

As a Software Development Intern, you will work within our development team to design, implement, and optimize automated testing pipelines to ensure the quality, reliability, and robustness of our software solutions. These solutions interact extensively with laboratory databases, and your focus will be on creating a comprehensive testing framework to detect and address issues at every level of development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated testing pipelines (unit, functional, and end-to-end).
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and address areas for improvement in software quality.
• Write and execute tests to validate the integrity of the software and its interactions with laboratory databases.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues uncovered through testing.
• Ensure test coverage for critical parts of the application and identify overlooked scenarios.
• Document testing procedures, best practices, and results to promote an effective quality assurance culture.

What We Offer:

• Practical, hands-on experience in software quality assurance and pipeline development.
• Opportunity to work on real-world software solutions used in laboratory environments.
• Mentorship and support from experienced software developers.
• A collaborative and dynamic environment in which to grow your skills.
• The potential to make a tangible impact by improving the reliability of software systems.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, or other common languages for automated testing).
• Basic understanding of testing methodologies and software quality assurance principles.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL; experience with laboratory databases is a plus but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, pytest, JUnit, etc.) is a strong asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

What We Offer:

• A six-month paid internship with the possibility of future collaboration.
• A chance to work on an impactful and innovative project.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• A valuable project to showcase in your portfolio.

Additional Information

[Benefits of Joining Lesaffre]: 

• Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet, 
• Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context. 

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.