ECommerce Test Lead

Title: ECommerce Test Lead

Must have Skills: commerceTools , 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