Test Automation Engineer · Sunderland, UK ·

Tombola Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Sunderland is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain automated testing frameworks. Candidates with 2+ years of experience in automation testing and knowledge of tools like Playwright are encouraged to apply. The role offers a hybrid working environment, excellent benefits including a quarterly bonus, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Private healthcare

Free breakfasts and lunches

Flexibility in work

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in automation testing.
• Knowledge of tools like Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Understanding of SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and run test automation packs using Playwright.
• Keep the automation suite running smoothly and make improvements.
• Review and refine our in-house automation framework.
• Support test environments, monitoring and alerting tools.

Skills

Test Automation

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

TeamCity

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Testing at tombola! 🚀

Our Platform Engineering team is expanding, and we’ve just created two brand new Test Automation Engineer roles. This is a brilliant time to join us as we continue to grow and evolve, building on the great work already happening across tombola, all while enjoying a hybrid setup that balances collaboration and flexibility.

If you’ve got 2+ years’ experience in test automation and a passion for doing things the right way, you’ll fit right in. You’ll collaborate across multiple Platform teams, explore new tech, and play a key role in shaping how we test and deliver our products.

You’ll be part of a team that loves working together in an amazing environment at tombola House. It’s a hybrid role based in Sunderland, with 3 days a week on site. We’re also a hands‑on bunch, so every now and then you’ll jump in to help with a bit of manual testing when the team needs an extra pair of hands.

Find your bounce at tombola! 🎱

We don’t just play the game, we create it. Everything we build is made in‑house by teams who love to push boundaries and shape the future. It’s a place full of energy, creativity and opportunity, where how high and how far you bounce is entirely up to you.

Your day‑to‑day 🧠

• Build, maintain and run test automation packs using Playwright
• Keep our automation suite running smoothly and make improvements where needed
• Review, refine and extend our in‑house automation framework
• Support test environments, monitoring and alerting tools
• Champion safer gambling in every project
• Work alongside engineers, testers and product managers to deliver brilliant products our players love

What we’d love to see 😇

• 2+ years’ experience in automation testing
• Knowledge of tools like Playwright, Selenium or Cypress
• Understanding of SDLC and CI/CD pipelines
• A passion for automation, problem solving and quality

Bonus points (not essential, but nice to have) 🤷♂️

• Backend infrastructure experience
• AWS or Azure exposure
• Agile experience with JIRA or TestRail
• SQL or .NET/C# skills

Our tech stack 🔧

• Playwright, TypeScript, Docker, Bash, TeamCity, Terraform, AWS (ECS, ECR, SSM, S3, IAM), Vue 3, SQL Server and .NET

What do we offer? 💰

• We champion a culture of inclusivity, flexibility, growth and well‑being. Other perks include a quarterly bonus, private healthcare, hybrid working, free breakfasts and lunches, tombola merch, and plenty more.

Find out more about our benefits here.

Ready to bounce with us?

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, apply today and be part of something exciting.

At tombola we know that our differences make us stronger and that thinking differently is key to long‑term success. We work hard to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone can celebrate our Free to be me value. We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone here at tombola, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.