
QA Tester – E-Commerce Websites (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Charle Agency - Shopify Plus Partner Agency • United Kingdom
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 / year
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Role & seniority
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QA Tester (Shopify / E-commerce), fixed-term 12-month maternity cover
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Start: Dec / early Jan 2026 (handover period early Dec 2026 per posting)
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Stack / tools
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Shopify / Shopify Plus
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Manual front-end browser/device testing: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge + desktop/tablet/mobile
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Testing client builds prior to launch; QA documentation and test cases
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Validate builds vs design + functional requirements
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Perform manual testing of UI/UX, responsiveness, and cross-browser/device behavior
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Test key Shopify functionality (navigation, cart/checkout, forms, third-party integrations) and re-test fixes before release
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Must-have skills
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Methodical QA approach with strong attention to detail
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Ability to identify layout/responsiveness/UX issues and broken functionality
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Clear written communication
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Familiarity with testing websites/digital products (agency/e-commerce experience preferred)
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Nice-to-haves
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Prior experience with Shopify (or another e-commerce platform)
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Experience working in Shopify agencies / e-commerce environments
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Location & work type
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Hybrid: Vauxhall office Tue/Wed/Thu
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Other workdays likely remote (not explicitly stated)
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Full Description
QA Tester – Shopify / E-Commerce (12-Month Maternity Cover)
About Charle Charle is a Shopify Plus agency. We work closely with ambitious brands, from global names to fast-growing start-ups, to design and build e-commerce stores that get found, engage customers and convert.
Alongside bespoke Shopify and Shopify Plus builds, we support merchants with monthly retainers, SEO, and Email & SMS marketing.
The Role This is up 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, starting December / Early January 2026 with a handover period.
You'll make sure every Shopify site we deliver meets the highest standards for quality, functionality and user experience. You'll test client builds before launch across browsers and devices, flag issues and work closely with our developers and designers to ship flawless work.
Responsibilities Review Shopify builds against design and functional requirements Carry out manual front-end testing across browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) and devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) Flag layout, responsiveness and UX issues to the development team
Test Shopify functionality: navigation, cart and checkout, forms and third-party integrations Re-test bug fixes and sign them off before release Keep clear, structured QA documentation and test cases
Requirements Experience testing websites or digital products (agency or e-commerce experience is a plus) A methodical approach, excellent attention to detail and an eye for design Able to spot inconsistencies, usability issues and broken functionality Familiarity with Shopify or another e-commerce platform preferred Clear written communication
Why Charle? Work on high-profile Shopify Plus projects for ambitious brands Join an award-winning agency in a fast-moving industry Collaborative team of designers, developers and strategists
Hybrid: in our Vauxhall office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience, plus [holiday allowance] and pension Available to start early December 2026