📌 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.
🧭 Our Recruitment Process
Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview 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:
- 💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided
- 🌎 Global team experience with clients in North America
- 💸 Competitive USD compensation
- 📚 Training and learning stipends
- 🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)
- 🧘♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection
✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.
