Senior QA Automation Engineer

Location: Poland only, fully remote

Job Type: B2B, full time

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 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.

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, 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 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 efficiencyMaintain 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, andmaintainability
• 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

Who are we looking for?

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.

Key skills required for this position:

• Expert-level proficiency in Python is essential.
  You must be hightly 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
  is required. You should be capable of designing and maintaining API test suites that validate system integrations, data flows, and backend logic using Python-based framewokrs
• Comprehensive knowledge of
  mobile platforms (iOS and Android),
  including a solid understanding of the mobile app development lifecycle and mobile-specific testing challenges
• Strong working knowledge of
  web technologies
  (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and experience using browser developer tools for advanced UI debugging and validation
• 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