Senior QA Automation Engineer - Python & Playwright (Remote/Hybrid)

Hard Rock Digital; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for web and mobile applications to ensure reliability and performance. Candidates should have expert-level proficiency in Python and extensive experience in frontend and backend automation testing. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible vacation allowance

Flexible work from home or office hours

Startup culture backed by a secure brand

Opportunity to shape future strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation testing focused on delivering quality software.
• Expertise in frameworks like Playwright and Appium.
• Proficient with Python-based frameworks for API automation.
• Experience with mobile platforms and web technologies.
• Capable of designing CI/CD pipelines with automated testing integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with QA team to prioritize automation efforts.
• Perform regression testing to ensure software quality.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for defects in collaboration with developers.
• Continuously optimize automated tests for performance and scalability.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Python

5+ years of experience in frontend automation testing

Strong experience in backend API automation testing

Knowledge of mobile platforms (iOS and Android)

Strong working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

Ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Deep understanding of QA methodologies

Advanced analytical and debugging skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring and coaching junior team members

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

A leading gaming and entertainment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for web and mobile applications to ensure reliability and performance. Candidates should have expert-level proficiency in Python and extensive experience in frontend and backend automation testing. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to a diverse work environment.