QA Engineer — Shopify Platform (Weekend Rotation)
Summary
A part-time, weekend-shift QA engineer who monitors and tests a Shopify DTC storefront (resilia.shop) on Saturdays and Sundays — catching visual regressions, validating hotfixes and Liquid theme changes, and running checkout/subscription regression tests. Core stack: Shopify/Liquid, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, GitHub, ClickUp, with optional Playwright/Cypress/Selenium.
Role Objective
IncubatorLab is looking for a proactive QA Engineer to join our team for a dedicated weekend rotation! This role ensures our Shopify storefront, checkout, and subscription engine maintain 24/7/365 operational excellence. Working alongside our weekday team, you will own the Saturday and Sunday evening/night coverage windows to catch visual regressions, validate weekend hotfixes, and protect revenue.
Shifts Available:
- 9:00 aM – 5:00 PM EST (Sat–Sun)
- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST (Sat–Sun)
- 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST (Sat–Sun)
What You'll Do
- Weekend Storefront Monitoring: Provide live, real-time storefront monitoring of resilia.shop during high-volume weekend traffic hours to catch visual regressions or broken links.
- Off-Peak Deploy & Integration Validation: Test and validate weekend hotfixes, theme updates, Liquid template changes, and third-party app updates. Execute post-deploy smoke tests immediately.
- Full Funnel Verification: Run manual and automated regression tests across desktop and mobile, focusing on checkout stability, discount code logic, subscription disclosures, and payment gateways.
- Asynchronous Bug Reporting: Triage and document bugs in ClickUp and GitHub Issues with clear reproduction steps, video evidence, and severity ratings.
- Weekend-to-Weekday Handoffs: Maintain rigorous handoff documentation to ensure seamless alignment with the incoming weekday QA lead on Monday morning.
- Incident Escalation: Act as the primary on-shift responder for automated status/uptime alerts, escalating revenue-impacting issues directly to our dedicated weekend developer on call.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Communication: High/native English proficiency (written and spoken) is essential. Clear, precise async communication via GitHub and ClickUp is required for off-hours alignment.
- Industry Experience: 5+ years of experience in QA/testing, ideally within a fast-paced agency or a 6–7 figure+ DTC/e-commerce brand.
- Shopify & Liquid Mastery: Strong working knowledge of Shopify Admin, backend settings, metafields, and the ability to read and understand Liquid template logic.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working in GitHub (PR diffs, branching, tagging) and a solid grasp of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to diagnose root causes.
- Testing Rigor: Hands-on experience with structured manual test case writing, bug triage/severity classification, and cross-browser/cross-device testing.
- Mindset: Proven ability to work autonomously during weekend shifts, execute structured test cases, and manage incident triaging without hand-holding.
Nice to Have
- Experience testing subscription commerce (Recharge, Skio, Loop).
- Familiarity with automated testing tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
- Background in CRO, performance/speed monitoring, or analytics tracking (GA4).
- Prior experience working a night-shift or weekend QA rotation.
Working Hours & Culture
- Contract Details: Part-time weekend contract role with a standard 30-day trial period prior to permanent confirmation.
- Shift Alignment: Strict adherence to your assigned Saturday–Sunday EST shift with a dedicated, distraction-free setup.
- Developer Escalation: A dedicated weekend developer is available for escalations. QA's role is monitoring, smoke-testing, and escalating rather than fixing code directly.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly for consideration. Upon submitting your application, our hiring team will review your credentials and notify you if you are selected for the interview process.
What's atypical about the company:
Incubator Labs is a performance-focused growth organization that builds and scales brands through rapid experimentation, creative iteration, and disciplined execution. We operate as an internal growth engine, not an agency.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should apply directly for consideration. Upon submitting your application, our hiring team will review your credentials and will notify you if you are selected to participate in the interview process. We appreciate your interest in IncubatorLab and kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries to our teams via LinkedIn.
No third party or agency submissions will be accepted
IncubatorLab is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please feel free to contact us.
What they ask for
Required
- High/native English proficiency (written and spoken); precise async communication via GitHub and ClickUp
- 5+ years of QA/testing experience, ideally in a fast-paced agency or 6–7 figure+ DTC/e-commerce brand
- Strong working knowledge of Shopify Admin, backend settings, metafields, and reading Liquid template logic
- Comfortable working in GitHub (PR diffs, branching, tagging) and solid grasp of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for root-cause diagnosis
- Hands-on experience with structured manual test case writing, bug triage/severity classification, and cross-browser/cross-device testing
- Proven ability to work autonomously during weekend shifts and manage incident triaging without hand-holding
Preferred
- Experience testing subscription commerce (Recharge, Skio, Loop)
- Familiarity with automated testing tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
- Background in CRO, performance/speed monitoring, or analytics tracking (GA4)
- Prior experience working a night-shift or weekend QA rotation
