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Hard Rock Games • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Role & seniority: Technical Test Automation Lead (hands-on technical leadership; 6+ years in software engineering, test automation, or platform engineering)
Stack/tools: Backend: Golang and Elixir; Frontend: Unity-based clients; CI/CD pipelines; environment/deployment validation; APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures; optional: Kubernetes, Prometheus, Pub/Sub
Define and lead the cross-team test automation strategy for backend and client systems
Design/implement integration tests, end-to-end tests, and environment/deployment validation; integrate automated testing into CI/CD
Establish testing standards, build automated checks for key flows, mentor QA automation engineers, reduce manual testing
6+ years in software engineering, test automation, or platform engineering
Strong backend test automation for distributed systems
Hands-on experience with Go or Elixir (or comparable ecosystems)
Experience building integration tests, end-to-end test suites, and CI/CD–based testing
Understanding of APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Experience testing game backends or real-time systems
Familiarity with Unity client architecture or game client automation
Load/performance/chaos testing
Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus, pub/sub or message-driven systems
Location & work type: Hybrid work arrangement; location not specified; role involves cross-f
What are we building? At Hard Rock Games, we’re not just making games—we’re crafting experiences that connect people, deliver thrills, and celebrate the spirit of Hard Rock. As the social casino gaming arm of Hard Rock Digital, our teams shape every stage of the journey from concept to launch to live operations, giving our teams the ability to innovate, experiment, and make real impact. With the backing of a globally recognized brand, we combine the agility of a startup with the reach of an entertainment powerhouse. Here, creativity thrives, ideas scale, and careers grow. We’re looking for passionate creators, builders, and innovators to join us in shaping the future of free-to-play gaming. Let’s play hard. What’s the position? We are looking for a Technical Test Automation Lead to raise the standard of testing and release confidence across our engineering organization.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building automation, defining testing standards, and improving how we ship software across backend services and client applications. You will work across Golang and Elixir backend systems and Unity-based frontend clients, helping teams move faster with greater stability and confidence.
You will act as the bridge between Engineering and QA, driving a platform-wide automation strategy, mentoring existing automation engineers, and reducing reliance on repetitive manual testing. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the test automation strategy across backend and client systems.
What are we looking for? 6+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or platform engineering. Strong background in backend test automation for distributed systems.
Make a visible impact: you’ll own campaigns and events that shape how millions play.
Fast-paced execution + brand heritage: build boldly under the Hard Rock name. Competitive compensation with flexible vacation and hybrid work. Be part of a player-obsessed, inclusive team that trusts your autonomy and skills. Influence product strategies, your post-mortems and insights will steer our roadmaps. Roster of Uniques 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).