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Software QA Specialist

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Launchpad, a people-first technology company, is a leader in North America´s rapidly growing tech sector. Through two solutions, Launchpad supports its clients with digital transformation:

  • PaasportTM, our iPaaS solution, streamlines software integration and automates workflows.
  • Nearshore Staff Augmentation, our managed IT staffing service, connects top IT talent across various geographical regions, bringing industry expertise to leading clients.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, our operational footprint spans across North and South America, with a second headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

In 2023, our unwavering dedication to innovation garnered recognition as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program Company. Our clientele boasts industry leaders such as Walmart, GM, TIME Magazine, Salesforce, Tableau, Splunk, Bolt.com, Freedom House, and more.

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a QA Specialist to join our agile development team. This role involves being embedded in a sprint team to ensure quality delivery through a mix of manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will work closely with developers and product owners to identify and resolve defects early in the sprint cycle while continuously improving the quality of the deliverables.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in sprint planning and stand-ups to understand requirements and contribute to testing strategies.
  • Design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases.
  • Collaborate with developers to identify, track, and resolve defects throughout the sprint.
  • Ensure thorough test coverage of sprint deliverables, including UI, backend, and API testing.
  • Create and maintain test scripts for regression, integration, and smoke testing.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing pipelines as part of the CI/CD workflow.
  • Document test results, provide feedback on defects, and support UAT.
  • Stay current with testing tools, techniques, and best practices to continually improve processes.

 

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience in manual and automation testing within agile environments.
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
  • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint workflows.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in testing tools like Jira, Zephyr, or similar platforms.
  • Exposure to DevOps environments and basic scripting skills.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud environment.

 

Why work for Launchpad?

  • 100% remote
  • People first culture
  • Excellent compensation in US Dollars
  • Hardware setup for working from home
  • Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
  • Training allowances
  • Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
  • ...and more!

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then you are the future of Launchpad. Launchpad is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

Are you ready to elevate your career at Launchpad? We want to hear your story! Contact us today.

 

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