Position Overview

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands such as Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we have established multiple sales channels including our DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We’re passionate about creating an inspiring and engaging shopping experience for our customers, bringing their home decor dreams to life with stunning, on-trend pieces.

We are seeking a new member to join our Engineering team as a QA Analyst. Are you ready to be a part of something amazing?

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Analyst to 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 solid understanding of eCommerce platforms (especially Shopify), and an interest in building automated testing capabilities over time.

Key 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 QA function evolves
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
• Support business owners through user acceptance testing (UAT), providing guidance and structure
• Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure QA coverage and continuous improvement

Platform & eCommerce Testing
• 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

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in QA or software testing, preferably in an eCommerce environment
• Strong manual testing skills with high attention to detail and process
• Familiarity with Shopify, 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) is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred