Senior QA Engineer

A full-time, remote role for a Senior QA Engineer with at least 5 years of experience.

Senior QA Engineer – E-commerce (5+ Years of Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Department: Quality Assurance
Closing date: 30 November 2026

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer with a strong background in e-commerce platforms to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing, quality assurance processes, and validating complex e-commerce applications.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, performance, and reliability of web applications by developing effective testing strategies, identifying potential issues, and collaborating closely with developers, designers, and project stakeholders.

This is a fully remote position. Working hours may vary depending on client requirements, project schedules, and business needs. Flexibility and effective communication across different time zones are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for e-commerce applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate critical e-commerce workflows, including product listings, search, filtering, shopping carts, checkout, payments, customer accounts, and order management.
• Test third-party integrations, payment gateways, shipping services, promotions, discounts, and inventory management systems.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using appropriate bug-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve product quality.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive testing to ensure a consistent user experience.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for critical business workflows where appropriate.
• Conduct API testing and validate data integrity across application services.
• Participate in release validation, deployment testing, and production issue investigations.
• Establish and improve QA processes, testing standards, and quality metrics.
• Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality reports clearly to internal teams and clients.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Proven experience testing e-commerce websites, platforms, or applications.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
• Hands-on experience with manual testing, regression testing, functional testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience testing complex e-commerce workflows, including checkout, payment processing, promotions, and order management.
• Familiarity with test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar platforms.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or equivalent.
• Knowledge of web technologies, HTTP requests, browser developer tools, and client-server architecture.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Understanding of SQL and database validation for data accuracy and consistency.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines in a remote environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on client requirements and different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with e-commerce platforms such as Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and distributed application architectures.
• Understanding of web security testing principles and accessibility testing.
• Previous experience working directly with international clients or distributed development teams.
• Experience leading QA activities, reviewing test cases, and establishing testing best practices.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position: Work from your preferred location.
• Flexible working hours: Schedules may vary according to client needs, project deadlines, and time-zone differences.
• Client collaboration: Participate in meetings, testing activities, and project discussions as required.
• Independent working: Manage testing responsibilities efficiently while maintaining clear communication with the team.

Candidates should be comfortable adapting their working schedule to meet agreed client requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on international e-commerce projects.
• A remote-first working environment.
• Exposure to modern testing tools, technologies, and development practices.
• Opportunities to take ownership of QA processes and contribute to technical decisions.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced QA professional passionate about delivering reliable, high-quality e-commerce experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV, with details of your experience, and a cover letter. Send them by e-mail to hello@gixez.com, with “Senior QA Engineer – E-commerce” in the subject, by 30 November 2026. We take applications by e-mail only.