Automation Engineer Trainee (suitable for university students)
Zurich Insurance • Bratislava, Region of Bratislava, Slovakia
Salary: €8 / hour
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Role & seniority
- Automation Engineer Trainee (internship), early-career / trainee level
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Stack/tools
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Automation/testing: Playwright
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AI-assisted tools: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
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Version control & ALM: Git, Azure DevOps (work items/test management)
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Testing scope: Web, API, regression testing
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Languages (any of): JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java (or similar)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright / Claude Code
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Support web, API, and regression testing activities and test execution
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Participate in defect reporting and maintain test documentation; collaborate with dev/test/business stakeholders
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Must-have skills
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Ongoing university education (2nd–4th year)
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Basic software testing concepts
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Basic web + REST API knowledge
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Basic Git knowledge (commits, branches, PRs)
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Basic familiarity with Azure DevOps
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Strong willingness to learn new tools/technologies
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English proficiency (spoken and written)
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Nice-to-haves
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Any prior experience with AI-assisted development for engineering/testing
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Demonstrated analytical/problem-solving mindset and quality focus (as evidenced in projects/assignments)
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Location & work type
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Location: Bratislava
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Work type: Part-time internship, ~20 hours/week
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Duration: At least 1 year, with possibility to extend
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Compensation: **8 EUR/hour g
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Full Description
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.
