Ecommerce QA Lead (Hybrid) in Reading

Energy Jobline ZR; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an Ecommerce QA Lead to ensure the quality of software products through testing and team coordination. The role requires a strong background in QA with at least 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a senior position. The ideal candidate will have expertise in automation tools and a passion for delivering high-quality software. This hybrid role is based in Reading, UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, at least 2 years in a lead or senior QA role.
• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of QA analysts and engineers.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Drive test automation initiatives and ensure integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

QA experience

Automation testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title: Ecommerce QA Lead (Hybrid)

Location: Reading, PA

Duration: 3-6 Months

Job Summary

The QA Lead is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software products through structured testing, process improvement, and leadership of the QA team. This role combines hands‑on testing expertise with team coordination and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑quality releases on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor: Supervise and guide a team of QA analysts and engineers, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Test Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for new and existing products.
• Automation Leadership: Drive test automation initiatives, ensuring coverage, efficiency, and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Process Improvement: Establish and refine QA standards, best practices, and metrics to continuously improve product quality and team effectiveness.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Development, and DevOps to ensure clear requirements, testability, and timely delivery.
• Defect Management: Oversee defect reporting, triage, prioritization, and resolution in coordination with development teams.
• Quality Metrics: Track and report quality KPIs (e.g., defect density, test coverage, release readiness) to stakeholders.
• Tool Management: Evaluate, implement, and maintain QA tools for test management, automation, and reporting.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in development and release cycles and recommend mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior QA role.
• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with eCommerce testing (e.g., Shopify)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., M3, Configure Price Quote tools, others)
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman) is a plus.
• Experience using documentation tools like Fresh Service, Adobe FrameMaker, or Notion.

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