Automation Engineer Trainee (suitable for university students)

Our opportunity

Automation Engineer Trainee

We are looking for a motivated Automation Engineer Trainee with a passion for technology, software quality, and test automation. The ideal candidate is eager to learn modern automation frameworks, AI-assisted development tools, and software testing best practices.

Don’t wait until your studies end, start to gain real experiences now! We are looking forward to welcoming you at Zurich Insurance Slovakia!

Your role

As a Automation Engineer Trainee, your main tasks will involve:

• Develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright / Claude Code

• Support web, API, and regression testing activities
• Learn and use Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-assisted engineering tools
• Contribute to test execution, defect reporting, and test documentation
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and business stakeholders
• Use Git for version control and Azure DevOps for work item and test management

Your Skills and Experience
As a Automation Engineer Trainee, your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Ongoing university education (2nd to 4th year of university studies)
• Basic knowledge of software testing concepts
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or a similar language
• Basic understanding of web technologies and REST APIs
• Basic knowledge of Git (commits, branches, pull requests)
• Basic familiarity with Azure DevOps
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and tools
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive, curious, and self-motivated mindset

Additional information

• Internship duration: at least 1 year part-time/internship program with the possibility of prolongation
• Location(s): Bratislava
• Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week, possibility to accommodate working hours
• Wage: 8 EUR/hour Gross

About us

At our company, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.