Test Automation Engineer (Frontend)

Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company revolutionizing sports is seeking a Front-End Test Automation Engineer to develop robust automation frameworks for desktop applications and web-based testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards and explore open-source tools. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in C++ and web development technologies. This role offers hybrid working with great benefits including 25 days of annual leave and access to sporting events.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Enhanced pension (5% matching)

Unmind app + onsite gym

Access to sporting events

Qualifications

• Proficiency in building test automation frameworks for desktop and web applications.
• Experience with open-source tools like Sikuli, Selenium, and Cypress.
• Familiarity with Java or Python for test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust test automation frameworks for C++ desktop applications.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain high-quality standards.
• Analyze results to enhance testing processes.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Open-source tools (Sikuli, Selenium, Cypress)

Web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

CI/CD tools

Communication skills

Tools

C++

Git

Docker

AWS

Job description

Front-End Test Automation Engineer – Desktop Application
Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
£42,770 – £53,460
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in-office

About the Team

Hi! I'm Priyanka Mondal, QA Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology, sports, and driving quality? At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we revolutionise sports through innovative solutions, from computer vision to video replay systems. Our technology shapes officiating, data insights, broadcasting, and entertainment across global sports.

As a Front-End Test Automation Engineer, you’ll embed and elevate testing practices across agile, cross-functional teams. Your expertise will help us refine QA approaches, implement best-in-class strategies, and ensure our systems deliver excellence during critical sporting events.

What You’ll Be Doing

→ Develop and implement robust test automation frameworks for C++ desktop applications and Cypress for web-based testing
→ Explore and integrate open-source tools like Sikuli and Selenium for versatile testing solutions
→ Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UX/UI teams to design scalable testing strategies and maintain high-quality standards
→ Support continuous improvement by analyzing retrospective and postmortem results to enhance testing processes
→ Ensure seamless system performance, even under the pressure of live sporting events

What We’re Looking For

Proficiency in:

→ Building test automation frameworks for desktop and web applications
→ Open-source tools like Sikuli, Selenium, and Cypress
→ Test frameworks using Java or Python for desktop-based applications
→ Web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
→ CI/CD tools and pipeline automation
→ Strong communication and a collaborative mindset

Our Tech Stack

→ C++/Computer Vision: C++17/20, Qt, Boost, ZeroMQ, ElasticSearch
→ Web: Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, JUnit
→ General: Git, Docker, AWS, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
→ ML: Python, TensorRT

Our agile teams work with the latest technologies to build solutions for sports like tennis, cricket, football, and more. You’ll collaborate on projects like real-time tracking, data warehousing, and broadcast enhancements, all in a culture of openness, learning, and innovation.

Benefits & Perks

Hungary:
→ Annual leave per local labour law
→ Hybrid working (2 days/week in office)
→ Sony Group perks – discounted tickets & events
→ Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, nursery/kindergarten support, MOL Bubi Pass)
→ Private medical, life & accident insurance + dental discounts
→ Seniority awards, Employee Assistance Program
→ “All You Can Move” pass option

UK (for awareness):
→ 25 days’ annual leave + 8 public holidays
→ Enhanced pension (5% matching)
→ Hybrid working
→ Unmind app + onsite gym (Basingstoke HQ)
→ Access to sporting events and Sony Group discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome — regardless of background, gender, age, disability, or identity. Be your best and truest self here.