SmartBear Engineering Academy

SmartBear Developer Academy

Immerse yourself in a true developer experience

Developers do more than code. They solve complex problems. Build new features. Fix bugs. Create digital experiences. And they make sense of vague requirement specs and user expectations.

SmartBear Developer Academy is an authentic developer experience to prepare you with the confidence and hands-on skills you need to be a successful developer. Ready for adventure? Come grow with us.

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EXPECTED RESULTS

Advance your coding career

Our development teams create the industry’s most loved tools, from BitBar and Bugsnag to SwaggerHub and Pactflow, among others.

Our mission? To educate candidates like you in our vibrant center of excellence and provide the learnings and skillsets to achieve all-around excellence in engineering.

What will you get out of it?

Methods to effectively communicate
How to build relationships and collaborate
The decision-making frameworks within a team
Exercise judgment with defined tasks and take action
Functional application of product knowledge
How to be a part of an innovative culture
An organized learning path to your skillset

"I learned how to work in a team and distribute tasks, how to give and receive constructive criticism – and how a large company works."

— Engineering Intern, Wrocław, Poland

How to get in

Interested? Selected candidates will need:

To pass an entry level code test
Proficiency in English
A passion for learning

In addition to basic code knowledge, we look for the following:

Curiosity for learning new tools
Joy in being part of a team
Openness toward feedback and perspectives
Compassion toward colleagues (and yourself)
Leadership in communication and process improvement
Readiness for adventure

"Lot to like [about the Developer Academy], would take three days to answer. Liked the projects we had to do. Gave people who had Back-End or Front-End ability to do full stack. Trainings were great with mentors overall."

— Developer Academy participant, Wrocław, Poland

"I was surprised that I got to work on a large project that involved the entire company."

— Engineering Intern, Wrocław, Poland

Reach out

Learn to code. Work with a team. Gain a career.

The perfect opportunity to start your career path.

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FAQ

SmartBear Developer Academy – FAQ for Interviews

What is the SmartBear Developer Academy?

An entry-level training program that will prepare you with the hands-on skills and confidence you need to be a successful developer. The Academy is intended to ensure the success of your career and career progression at SmartBear and will teach you the critical skills necessary to effectively work with our product teams. You will get a mix of technical skills, process skills, and real-time work experience with our product teams.
How long is the program? What are my employment terms during the Academy program?

The program is 12-weeks long made up of online, in-classroom, and practical learning. During the first 12 weeks of employment the contract would be a “contract of mandate”. After graduating from the program, it would be a “contract of employment.”
Who will I report to during the Academy program?

During the first eight weeks of the program, the Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist will be your primary contact. You will meet in the training room every day, work on individual and group projects, attend training sessions with mentors and have one on ones with the L&D Specialist.

During the last four weeks of the program, when you transition to the team, you will attend team meetings and start one on ones with the team’s manager.

For the entire twelve weeks, you will have a Reports To Manager assigned to you that can assist with employment questions.

After the twelve weeks, when you transition to a contract of employment, your manager will be the manager of the team that you join.
What technical skills and process skills will be covered in the Academy?

Technical skills for this program include React, Java, Cloud, and Database. Note that exposure to other technical skills and languages will take place when assigned to a specific product team.

Process skills and tooling for this program include Agile and JIRA.
Will I be working with SmartBear’s product teams throughout the Academy?

Yes, the program is designed for you to collaborate with our developer teams.
What does it take to graduate from the Academy program? What happens when I graduate?

Graduating from the academy means you have met the requirements presented to you throughout the program. This consists of finishing the required course work, participating in the classroom training, and receiving a recommendation from the program mentors, the hiring manager, and the L&D Specialist.
What will my day-to-day job look like after the Academy?

In your day-to-day as a software engineer, you’ll likely spend your time writing code, collaborating with team members and planning future projects. Most software engineers work on a team made up of other developers, automation engineers, product managers, UI/UX, and you will get to interact with them all.
When and how will I be permanently assigned to a product team/product group?

During Weeks 5-8 of the program, participants will have an opportunity to meet with hiring managers across various product teams that have openings. It is during that time that decisions will be made as to which product team you would join. Final decisions on which team you would join would take place at the end of the twelve-week program.
Does SmartBear have an office in Wroclaw? What’s the expectation for going into the office during the Academy and after the Academy program?

Yes, SmartBear has an office in the Legnicka 48E, Business Garden, Wroclaw. During the program, we expect that individuals will be in the office Monday through Friday. We will update the team on any change in those expectations once we kick off the program.

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