Quality Engineer - Universal Cart & Checkout

Costco Wholesale Corporation

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in developing test strategies and plans, with 2+ years using tools like Playwright, Postman, and Selenium.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with cart and checkout systems, including knowledge of payment integrations and order management.
  • 3-5 years of experience with Java and JavaScript programming languages.
  • Strong familiarity with SDLC, SQA methodologies, and experience in Agile or DevOps teams.
  • Ability to analyze complex user requirements and develop effective test cases.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with effective problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying product vision to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automated testing design and implementation for UCC web applications.
  • Remove obstacles for the quality engineering team to ensure project success.
  • Implement and maintain Java-based automation frameworks for testing.
  • Measure and report automated testing performance for UCC applications.
  • Collaborate with product teams to define testing strategy and dependencies.
  • Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
  • Mentor team members to enhance their skills in software quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to company-wide resources and support.
  • Participate in cross-departmental projects as needed.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Quality Engineers are core delivery team members responsible for the validation of functional and nonfunctional requirements implemented by a team. They are responsible for decomposing the functional and technical requirements created by Product Owners and Systems Analysts into test scripts. Quality Engineers raise defects as issues are identified and support the remediation process with teams.

Global Digital Experience (GDX) is looking for a passionate Quality Engineer eager to lead the Universal Cart & Checkout (UCC) project. You will solve complex automation problems at a global scale, specifically focused on modernizing our classic checkout experience from WebCommerce to UCC.

Job Duties/Essential Functions
  • Leads the design and implementation of comprehensive automated testing efforts across front-end and backend UCC web applications, including advanced test data automation strategies to support the new checkout flow.
  • Directs, leads, and removes roadblocks for the UCC quality engineering team to ensure project success.
  • Implements and maintains Java-based automation frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing, ensuring alignment with modern architectural standards.
  • Measures and reports organization performance regarding automated testing efforts across front-end and backend UCC web applications.
  • Collaborates with product teams and developers to define the automated testing strategy and resolve dependencies.
  • Integrates automation tests with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
  • Mentors and guides team members to increase skills and productivity in software quality assurance.
  • Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.

Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
  • Computer, phone, printer, copier, fax

Non-Essential Functions
  • Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
  • Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.

Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
  • Same as essential functions


Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/Certifications
Required:
  • 9+ years of experience in developing test strategies and plans, with 2+ years of hands-on experience using industry-standard tools like Playwright, Postman, and Selenium.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with cart and checkout systems; must possess deep knowledge of complex payment integrations, payment gateways, and end-to-end order management workflows.
  • 3-5 years of experience leveraging languages such as Java and JavaScript
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC and SQA methodology, as well as experience testing in Agile or DevOps teams.
  • Ability to digest and understand complex/ambiguous user requirements and construct effective test cases.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey product vision to both technical and business audiences.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency.
Recommended:
  • Experience working in a retail eCommerce environment.
  • SQA experience working within an iterative development framework.
  • Knowledge and experience with XML and web-based services.
  • Familiarity working with vendors for QA testing, defect management, and troubleshooting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Other Conditions
  • Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.

Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Last two performance reviews
• Attendance records for current year (Do not include absences covered by paid sick/personal time,

FMLA or other protected absences.)

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