Job Description
Mandatory Internship: Software Development for Test Automation and Test Infrastructure
Summer Semester 2027 – fixed term of 3–6 months
The internship is based in the development department responsible for SICK’s safe 2D and 3D sensors. You will join the “Verification & Validation” team, focusing on test infrastructure and test automation.
You will work on developing and enhancing the technical infrastructure used to run automated verification and validation tests based on CI/CD pipelines.
During the internship, you will independently work on a specific project to further develop our test infrastructure.
YOUR TASKS:
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You develop and extend software components for our automated test infrastructure.
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You design and implement solutions to automate and orchestrate test workflows.
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You integrate automated tests into Git-based CI/CD pipelines and improve existing workflows.
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You develop concepts and software components for device-under-test (DUT) management, for example to automatically manage, identify and integrate different sensors and test devices.
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You design test workflows to make them reproducible, scalable and efficient.
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You analyze existing processes and technical solutions and use your findings to develop new approaches to automation.
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You document the software components, interfaces and technical concepts you develop.
YOUR PROFILE:
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Studies in computer science, technical computer science, software engineering or a comparable field
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Good programming skills, ideally in Python
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Initial experience with Git and an interest in CI/CD, test automation and modern software development processes
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Knowledge of Docker, Artifactory, REST APIs, network communication or test automation frameworks is an advantage
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Enjoyment of combining software development with real-world technical systems and devices
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Good written and spoken English skills
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Structured, solution-oriented and independent approach to work, combined with a strong quality mindset
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Creativity and an innovative mindset when developing new technical solutions
Information at a Glance
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Posting Start Date: 11/11/26
Requisition-ID: 38366
Posting Job Location: Waldkirch (near Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Contact: Sarah Disch
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