Shopify QA Engineer (Shopify Platform Testing)

Job Description: Shopify QA Engineer (Shopify Platform Testing)

Position Title Shopify QA Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented

Shopify QA Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, performance, and reliability of Shopify-based eCommerce stores and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing Shopify storefronts, themes, checkout flows, integrations, and custom Shopify features while maintaining high standards of user experience and platform stability.

Key Responsibilities Functional Testing

• Perform end-to-end testing of Shopify storefronts, themes, and customizations.
• Validate product catalog management, collections, search, filtering, and navigation.
• Test shopping cart, checkout, payment gateways, shipping methods, taxes, discounts, and order processing workflows.
• Verify customer account functionality including registration, login, password reset, and order history.
• Ensure proper functionality across Shopify Admin and storefront features.

Integration Testing

• Test integrations with third-party applications, payment providers, shipping carriers, ERP, CRM, and marketing platforms.
• Validate Shopify APIs, webhooks, and custom app integrations.
• Verify data synchronization between Shopify and connected systems.

Cross-Browser & Device Testing

• Conduct responsive testing across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Validate compatibility across major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
• Ensure consistent user experience across platforms and screen sizes.

Regression Testing

• Develop and execute regression test suites for Shopify releases and store enhancements.
• Identify and validate fixes for reported defects.
• Ensure new deployments do not impact existing functionality.

Performance & Usability Testing

• Verify page load performance and user experience across key customer journeys.
• Test storefront responsiveness and checkout performance.
• Identify UI/UX inconsistencies and usability issues.

Defect Management

• Log, track, and manage defects using tools such as Jira.
• Collaborate with developers, Shopify specialists, and business stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Provide clear defect documentation including reproduction steps and impact analysis.

Test Documentation

• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test execution reports.
• Contribute to QA best practices and process improvements.
• Maintain testing documentation for Shopify features and integrations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of QA experience with at least 4 years focused on Shopify platform testing.
• Strong understanding of Shopify architecture, themes, products, collections, orders, discounts, and checkout processes.
• Experience testing Shopify storefronts and Shopify Admin functionality.
• Knowledge of Shopify APIs, webhooks, and app integrations.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing Shopify Plus stores.
• Knowledge of Shopify theme customization and Liquid templates.
• Familiarity with browser developer tools and API testing tools such as Postman.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Shopify-focused automation frameworks.
• Understanding of eCommerce KPIs and customer journey testing.
• Experience with payment gateway testing and third-party app validation.

Key Skills

• Shopify Store Testing
• Shopify Plus Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Integration Testing
• API Testing
• Checkout Testing
• Payment Gateway Testing
• Cross-Browser Testing
• Mobile Testing
• Jira
• Postman
• Playwright / Cypress / Selenium
• Defect Lifecycle Management
• Agile/Scrum

Success Metrics

• High test coverage across Shopify features.
• Reduced production defects.
• Timely completion of QA cycles.
• Improved storefront quality and customer experience.
• Accurate and comprehensive defect reporting.

Nice-to-Have Shopify Experience

• Shopify Plus
• Shopify Markets
• Shopify Flow
• Shopify Scripts / Functions
• Subscription Apps
• Multi-currency and Multi-language Stores
• Headless Shopify Implementations
• Third-Party App Testing