QA Automation Engineer

What are we building?

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 passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer’s 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 Mid 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.

As an Engineer - QA Automation, your responsibilities will include:

• 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 prioritize 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 integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, enhancing deployment efficiency.
• Maintain documentation for automated test scripts, frameworks, and processes, ensuring clarity and scalability.
• Conduct 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 optimize 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 guide testing strategies.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly organized 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.

Key skills required for this position:

• Strong proficiency in Python is essential — candidate must be able to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable test scripts. This is a core requirement for the role and will be central to day-to-day responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience in frontend automation testing, with hands-on expertise in frameworks such as Playwright and Appium.
• Experience in backend API automation testing is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) and an understanding of mobile app development workflows.
• Solid grasp of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), with experience using browser developer tools for debugging and analysis.
• Practical experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative code management.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and the ability to integrate automated tests into the build and deployment process.
• Knowledge of QA principles, industry best practices, and adherence to standardized testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify issues, trends, and areas for improvement to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Attention to detail in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex automated tests to ensure maximum test coverage and reliability.
• A mindset of continuous learning and improvement, with a passion for staying current with emerging tools, technologies, and testing strategies.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Start-up culture backed by a secure, global brand
• Potential Hybrid Scheduling
• Opportunity to shape and develop risk-based AML monitoring strategies, processes and create a best-in-class customer experience for the Hard Rock Digital community

Roster of Unique

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).