Senior QA Automation Engineer

Hard Rock Digital; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible work from home or office hours

Startup culture backed by a secure global brand

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in frontend automation and API testing, along with excellent proficiency in Python. This role offers competitive pay, flexible work hours, and the chance to shape future strategies within a dynamic team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend automation testing on web and mobile platforms.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, especially in writing scalable and maintainable automation code.
• Strong experience with API automation testing and integration validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with the QA team to establish automation strategies.
• Conduct regression testing to verify software quality during releases.

Skills

Python proficiency

Frontend automation testing

API automation testing

Mobile platform knowledge

CI/CD pipeline design

Version control with Git

Analytical and debugging skills

Mentoring junior team members

Tools

Playwright

Appium

Pytest

Job description

About Hard Rock Digital

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates with a passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our rapidly growing product and technology teams. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts that simulate real-world functional scenarios for our platform. You will focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our systems through robust automation strategies.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, with a deep passion for delivering seamless experiences in the sports domain. You should be skilled at documenting and voicing issues, and comfortable owning the automation testing process. This role requires someone who is not only passionate about automation and quality but also about enhancing the overall efficiency of testing processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications using Playwright/Python and for mobile applications using Appium/Python and Pytest/Python for API testing based on project requirements and specifications
• Collaborate closely with the QA team to identify and prioritise areas for automation and establish a strategic roadmap for automation projects
• Participate in code reviews to ensure automated test scripts meet high standards of quality and adhere to best coding practices
• Work with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment efficiency and maintain comprehensive documentation for automated test scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring clarity and scalability
• Conduct thorough regression testing to verify software quality during releases, leveraging automation to ensure reliability and stability
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and collaborate with the development team to identify solutions and implement fixes
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide insights on testability, quality aspects, and automation opportunities
• Continuously optimise automated tests for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing tools to enhance the overall QA process and automation efficiency
• Develop a deep understanding of the application(s) to become a subject matter expert and effectively guide testing strategies
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA team members, fostering skill development and promoting best practices

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Python is essential. You must be highly competent in writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable test automation code in Python. You’ll be expected to lead Python-based automation initiatives, establish best practices, and mentor team members in developing high-quality code.
• 5+ years of experience in frontend automation testing, with deep hands-on expertise in frameworks such as Playwright and Appium. You should have experience designing and evolving automation strategies that scale across web and mobile platforms.
• Strong experience in backend API automation testing. You should be capable of designing and maintaining API test suites that validate system integrations, data flows, and backend logic using Python-based frameworks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mobile platforms (iOS and Android), including a solid understanding of the mobile app development lifecycle and mobile-specific testing challenges.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git, supporting collaborative workflows and high-quality code management in distributed teams.
• Proven ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, with integrated automated testing that supports fast, reliable, and repeatable software releases.
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing standards, and industry best practices, with a focus on building resilient, efficient, and maintainable automation solutions.
• Advanced analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for quality improvements.
• High attention to detail in building and maintaining comprehensive automated test suites, ensuring extensive coverage and long-term reliability.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members, especially in Python development, test design, and automation strategy – promoting a strong culture of technical growth and collaboration.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, staying current with new tools, Python libraries, testing strategies, and industry trends to continually enhance automation capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible work from home or office hours
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
• Opportunity to help shape the future strategy of the Sportsbook and Casino Product

Equal Opportunity

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where, regardless of background or beliefs, you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you – we are an equal opportunity employer.