ECommerce Test Lead

Skills: eCommerce platforms SFDC, Shopify, BigCommerce, or similar/

Experience: 10 + years

Location: Houston TX

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Onsite QE Lead to drive end-to-end quality for a new eCommerce platform being built from scratch. This role owns overall QE delivery and works closely onsite with Project Managers, Business teams, Development, and QE leadership to ensure a high-quality, scalable eCommerce solution. The platform may utilize Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFDC), Shopify, or BigCommerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead QE strategy and delivery for the eCommerce program.
• Define test strategy, test plans, quality gates, and release readiness criteria.
• Act as the single point of accountability for quality across the project.
• Collaborate onsite with Business, Product, Project, Development, and QE Managers.
• Lead and mentor QE team members (manual and automation).
• Ensure comprehensive testing of eCommerce features including catalog, pricing, promotions, cart, checkout, payments, orders, and integrations.
• Drive test automation strategy (UI, API, integration) and CI/CD alignment.
• Track and report quality metrics, risks, and status to leadership.
• Support UAT, production readiness, and go-live activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Testing
• 2+ years in a QE Lead role
• Hands‑on experience with eCommerce platforms (SFDC, Shopify, BigCommerce, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of web, API, and integration testing
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work onsite and engage daily with cross‑functional teams

Preferred

• Experience with automation frameworks and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
• Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility testing
• Experience supporting large‑scale eCommerce launches