Senior QA Automation Engineer

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sports book, 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?

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.

• 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

• Ensure compatibility and consistency of the application across various browsers, devices, and platforms

• Work with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment efficiency. 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 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

We are seeking a highly organised individual with a proactive mindset and a passion for tackling challenges with innovative ideas and solutions. The ideal candidate isn’t just focused on what we’re building today but is eager to understand our long‑term vision and its impact on our customers. They are committed to ensuring that every step we take aligns with our ultimate goal: delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• 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…