Aristocrat is a trailblazer in the gaming industry, committed to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business. We are dedicated to crafting outstanding gaming experiences that captivate and delight users worldwide. As part of our dynamic team, the Automation QA Lead will play a pivotal role in driving our quality assurance initiatives to new heights. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future of our automation processes and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
This is a hybrid role, with a mandatory requirement to work from the office three days per week.
What You'll Do- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks.
- Support the Test Automation Manager in defining strategic roadmaps for automation projects aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize test tooling, including AI-assisted solutions, to support continuous integration and delivery.
- Collaborate with QA teams, QA leadership, and Development teams to streamline testing procedures and align automation testing strategies with development processes.
- Mentor a team of test automation engineers, driving technical direction for test automation across mobile, web, API, and microservices platforms.
- Ensure automation guidelines are followed, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement in automation architecture, tooling adoption, and coding standards.
- Perform code and build reviews, encourage knowledge sharing, and technical upskilling.
- Produce documentation and diagrams to communicate automation strategies effectively.
- Manage automation infrastructure, including on-premises labs, cloud platforms, and third-party tools.
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives through workshops, presentations, and demos.
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry trends.
- Proven ability in crafting, assembling, and integrating test automation frameworks through popular tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestRail, API automation solutions).
- Experience leading complex, multi-team testing initiatives in fast-paced agile environments.
- Solid experience integrating automation within cloud-based CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Familiarity with database or microservices testing.
- Experience with new technologies, such as AI/ML within projects.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity, with the capability to guide and enhance the skills of team members.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in a technical area or an equivalent level of practical experience.
- Willingness to travel if needed to offshore teams (approximately 5 days per year).
- ISTQB/ISEB Advanced level certification.
- Familiarity with LangSmith, DeepEval, Ragas, Promptfoo, or similar tools.
- Experience with Agentic workflows, RAG applications, or AI evaluation pipelines.
- Cloud certification (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Track record of successful automation initiatives.
- Understanding of how to develop software structured around core business concepts.
- Experience with contract testing.
- Experience in game development and mobile gaming industry, preferably Unity mobile applications.
- Knowledge of security testing guidelines in cloud environments.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (New Relic, Prometheus, ELK stack) and advanced reporting.
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
Robust benefits package
Global career opportunities
Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen
Travel Expectations
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At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Proven experience creating, assembling, and integrating test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, TestRail, and API automation solutions
- Experience leading complex, multi-team testing initiatives in agile environments
- Experience integrating automation into cloud-based CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
- Familiarity with database or microservices testing
- Experience with AI/ML technologies in projects
- Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming or scripting languages
- Technical leadership experience, including mentoring and developing team members
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Willingness to travel approximately five days per year to support offshore teams
- ISTQB or ISEB Advanced-level certification
- Familiarity with LangSmith, DeepEval, Ragas, Promptfoo, or similar tools
- Experience with agentic workflows, RAG applications, or AI evaluation pipelines
- Cloud certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Track record of successful automation initiatives
- Understanding of software structured around core business concepts
- Experience with contract testing
- Experience in game development or mobile gaming, preferably Unity mobile applications
- Knowledge of cloud security testing guidelines
- Experience with New Relic, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or similar monitoring, logging, and reporting tools
Aristocrat Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aristocrat and has not been reviewed or approved by Aristocrat.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple Aetna options with preventive care fully covered and $0 in‑network outpatient mental health visits, plus employer‑paid premiums on at least one dental and one vision plan. Feedback suggests first‑day eligibility and HSA funding increase perceived value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 days for secondary caregivers, with adoption/surrogacy reimbursement and access to Lyra sessions. Feedback suggests these supports materially enhance family and mental wellbeing.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The SuperShare program matches employee share purchases with free shares up to a defined annual limit, with clear enrollment windows and a two‑year vest. Feedback suggests this structure delivers uncommon ownership value compared with standard ESPPs.
Aristocrat Insights
What We Do
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 6500 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day. Come and join us – let’s play!
Why Work With Us
Individually we’re great, but together we’re brilliant. Our employees are the beating heart of our business and we attract the best people in the industry thanks to our unique and inspiring culture. Come and join the team and help bring joy to life through the power of play.
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