Senior QA Automation Engineer

📌 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.***