Senior QA Automation Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior QA Automation Engineer

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:

1. Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
2. Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager
3. Technical Assessment – Online Challenge/Multiple Choice Questionnaire
4. 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.