QA Automation Engineer (Full-Time, Remote – LATAM) Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a driven QA Automation Engineer ready to take on the challenge of transforming manual testing processes into a robust, automated, and scalable quality ecosystem. If you're passionate about automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and building reliable test architectures, this might be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Start date: January 5th, 2026. Contract type: Contractor, Indefinite, 100% Remote. Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8/9 am to 5/6 pm UK Time. At least 6 hours of overlap are expected.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and backend applications, ensuring consistent quality across multiple systems.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins / Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and deployment.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to define test strategies for .NET, Angular, and Azure-based applications.
- Develop and execute data‑driven tests to validate integrity in SQL databases and data pipelines.
- Support the QA team's transition from manual to automated testing by promoting best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize test execution, improving reliability and reducing maintenance overhead.
What You Need to Succeed - Must-haves
- 5+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer or SDET.
- Strong proficiency in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python for test automation.
- Proven expertise with automation frameworks (SpecFlow, Cucumber, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
- Hands‑on experience embedding tests in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Solid understanding of SQL and data validation techniques.
- Experience with Azure Cloud services and event‑driven systems.
- Advanced English communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams.
Nice‑to‑haves
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Understanding of performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6).
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross‑functional collaboration.
Recruitment Process
- Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager.
- Technical Assessment – Online Challenge/Multiple Choice Questionnaire.
- Final Stage – 30 minutes conversation with the Hiring Manager + 60 minutes technical interview.
Why Join Launchpad
We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer a fully remote role with hardware provided, a global team experience with clients in North America, competitive USD compensation, training and learning stipents, paid time off (vacation, personal, study), and a culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.
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