**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.***