Full Description

Staples is business-to-business. You are what binds us together. We are looking for a graduate-level student for an Enterprise Quality Engineering Intern to join our Automation Center of Excellence team, with a focus on AI-driven automation framework and automation enablement. This role provides hands-on experience building and enhancing the automation framework that enables the Staples enterprise teams to develop and execute automated tests for APIs/Services, web experience, and mobile apps. You will work alongside QE Architect and senior engineers on real automation capabilities used extensively by engineering teams across the enterprise.

Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)

What you bring to the table

• Passionate learner: You are a team player, passionate to learn and collaborate and results-oriented problem solver.

• Automation Mindset – Passionate about reducing manual effort and keen to learn automation through scripting, Web, Mobile and APIs, AI-assisted workflows, and self-service tooling.

• Quality Mindset: You like working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities focused on testing of Staples E-Commerce platforms

• Systems Thinker – interested in how large-scale automation framework, tools, and different libraries integrate to enable engineering teams with their automation enablement.

• Data & Insight Oriented – curious about metrics, logs, traces, and how data driven testing results in better QA.

• Self-Directed Learner – comfortable operating with ambiguity and proactively learning new tools and technologies.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining test automation framework and scripts using Java, TestNG, Maven, Selenium, Appium, and RestAssured libraries.

• Learn how different technologies within the automation framework integrate with tools like Jira, Selenium Grid, and cloud platforms such as LambdaTest.

• Learn and apply object-oriented programming principles and assist in implementing the Page Object Model to help maintain scalable automation code.

• Support the automation teams in testing Staples' eCommerce platforms, including UI, responsive web, native mobile apps, and microservices-based systems.

• Use and learn AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, intelligent IDEs) to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort while writing automation tests.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and support sprint goals.

• Assist with documentation, knowledge sharing, and team discussions to help resolve automation challenges.

• Contribute to small proof-of-concept tasks and learn how new automation tools and technologies are evaluated for enterprise use.

• Stay curious about industry trends and emerging technologies, and share ideas that may help improve automation speed, accuracy, or user experience.

What’s needed – Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong foundation in software engineering concepts, SDLC, and OOP.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or similar.

• Experience working in cloud environments and using Git for version control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior QA experience on a large-scale Enterprise application or preferably an e-commerce application.

• Experience with API services, Web or Mobile automation development using open-source technologies.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, cloud testing, and Selenium Grid.

• Interest or coursework in AI/ML, applied analytics, or large language models.

• Understanding of concepts of software quality assurance testing, Integration testin,g and automation engineering concepts.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.