Ecommerce Test Lead

Job Title : ECommerce Test Lead – 
Location: Houston TX – Day one onsite

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