QA Analyst

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily Plank Beam and Maxtrix. With multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third-party marketplaces were passionate about delivering a seamless and inspiring shopping experience. As we continue to scale were looking for a detail-oriented and proactiveQA Analystto join our development team.

This role will be embedded within our engineering group and play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our websites and system integrations. The ideal candidate will have strong manual testing skills a deep understanding of eCommerce platforms (especially Shopify) and a vision for building automated testing capabilities over time.

Responsibilities

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Perform manual testing across websites integrations and new features to identify bugs and usability issues.
• Develop and execute test plans test cases and regression testing protocols.
• Document and communicate defects clearly to developers and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent quality across multiple brands and platforms.

Automation Strategy & Implementation

• Evaluate tools and frameworks for automated testing.
• Build and maintain automated test scripts as the testing program matures.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with developers product owners and business stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Shepherd business owners through user acceptance testing (UAT) providing guidance and support.
• Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure QA coverage and continuous improvement.

Platform Expertise

• Apply knowledge of Shopify to validate storefront functionality checkout flows and app integrations.
• Test third-party integrations including ERP systems product content tools and marketing platforms.

• 2 years of experience in QA or software testing preferably in an eCommerce environment.
• Strong manual testing skills with attention to detail and process.
• Familiarity with Shopify platform preferred including storefront behavior and app ecosystem.
• Experience with test case management tools and bug tracking systems.
• Exposure to automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium Cypress) and scripting languages is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field preferred.
• This role is based in our Charleston SC office.
• Hybrid work option available after 90 days of successful in-office performance.

*This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have permanent work authorization*