Extracurricular Internship: QA Automation Engineer (f/m/div.)

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Job Description

About the role:
Join a 1-year internship focused on developing E2E automated tests with Playwright and TypeScript. You'll improve CI/CD workflows, ensure software quality, and contribute to systems that monitor and control heating appliances. The role offers technical growth and flexibility to explore performance and API testing. Your work will help optimize energy efficiency for millions of users.

Job Description:
* Develop and maintain automated E2E tests using Playwright and TypeScript, covering key user flows and edge cases;
* Expand test coverage to improve reliability and catch regressions early;
* Contribute to GitHub Actions CI/CD improvements, integrating tests and optimizing execution;
* Explore modern testing approaches including visual regression testing for UI consistency and mutation testing to strengthen our test suite;
* Take part in technical discussions to shape testing strategies and solve complex scenarios;
* Collaborate with agile team in sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives;
* Investigate and evaluate new testing libraries and tools that could enhance our automation capabilities

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Qualifications

What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)
* Currently pursuing or recent graduate a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar;
* Strong English communication skills;
* Solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals (ES6+: arrow functions, async/await, promises, array methods);
* Familiarity with TypeScript and Git version control;
* Understanding of software testing concepts (test cases, functional testing, regression testing);
* Exposure to E2E testing frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium);
* Curiosity about quality and automation testing;
* Collaborative mindset and eagerness to contribute ideas;
* Knowledge (nice to have):
* Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins)
* Frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)
* API testing (Bruno, Postman, Insomnia)
* Reporting tools (Allure)

What you'll gain from this internship:
Technical Skills
* Master Playwright and TypeScript for modern E2E testing;
* Build CI/CD skills with GitHub Actions and DevOps workflows;
* Explore advanced testing: visual regression, accessibility, component testing;
* Use Allure for professional test reporting and quality metrics;
* Design scalable test automation using Page Object Model.

Mentorship and Growth
* Get personalized support from a dedicated mentor;
* Receive regular code reviews and career guidance;
* Gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle;
* Build a portfolio of impactful automation projects.

Real-World Impact
* Ensure heating systems run efficiently and reliably;
* Help reduce energy waste and support sustainable tech adoption;
* See your work directly improve user experience