Principal QA Engineer Remote EAST CENTRAL

Principal QA Engineer Remote – East Or Central Preferred Elevate Quality at David’s: Lead Enterprise QA Strategy and Automation! Drive the strategy, automation, and execution of enterprise-level software quality initiatives. This senior, hands-on role is perfect for a leader passionate about modern QA frameworks, automation, and enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performing software at scale. • Must deliver with the mindset of David's dream maker "servant's heart" mentality i.e., you're either serving the guest or serving someone who does • Must deliver work performance in conjunction with David's brand values of endlessly curious, customer-obsessed, passionately enthusiastic • Must be able to maintain performance at a "tech start up within a 75-year-old legacy brand" i.e., to be the largest ai-enabled retail, media, and planning marketplace serving life's moments We Make Dreams Happen! The Principal QA Engineer will lead the strategy, automation, and execution of enterprise-level software quality and testing initiatives. This role will define and enforce modern QA frameworks across platforms including eCommerce (Shopify), backend services, POS, integrations, and business systems. This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for elevating quality standards, introducing automation where appropriate, and enabling engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing software at scale. Key Responsibilities • Define and own the enterprise QA strategy, including processes, tooling, metrics, and automation architecture. • Establish and evolve testing frameworks across functional, end-to-end, regression, performance, integration, and UAT testing. • Build and maintain a scalable test automation strategy, ensuring coverage for Shopify storefronts, APIs, backend systems, and integrated platforms. • Oversee test planning, execution, traceability, and reporting for large cross-system software releases. • Partner closely with product, engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and risk levels. • Establish quality gates and governance frameworks aligned to CI/CD release workflows. • Develop reusable test libraries, automation suites, and QA standards that can scale across teams and product lines. • Mentor QA engineers, provide coaching, conduct code/test reviews, and foster a culture of engineering excellence. • Serve as the senior QA authority for the organization, guiding leadership on quality posture, KPIs, tooling investments, and process maturity. • Must deliver with the mindset of David's dream maker "servant's heart" mentality i.e., you're either serving the guest or serving someone who does • Must deliver work performance in conjunction with David's brand values of endlessly curious, customer-obsessed, passionately enthusiastic • Must be able to maintain performance at a "tech start up within a 75-year-old legacy brand" i.e., to be the largest ai-enabled retail, media, and planning marketplace serving life's moments Core Requirements • 7–10+ years of experience in QA, SDET, or automation engineering roles; at least 3+ years in a senior or principal-level position. • Demonstrated hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as: • Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, or similar • Strong experience testing Shopify-based eCommerce, including storefront testing, checkout flows, subscriptions, payment gateways, fulfillment logic, and integrations. • Proven experience with API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent. • Experience with quality metrics, defect management, traceability, and testing governance frameworks. • Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6) is strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and release management in enterprise environments. Preferred Experience • Retail or omnichannel commerce (POS + online) • Testing Shopify private and public apps, Liquid code, and GraphQL storefront API • Experience with test data management and environment orchestration • Familiarity with accessibility testing frameworks (WCAG compliance) • Exposure to security testing practices (PCI compliance experience is a plus) Preferred Characteristics • A strategic thinker who also executes and leads by example. • Detail-oriented with high standards for usability, performance, and reliability. • Passionate about automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. • Comfortable influencing leadership decisions and elevating engineering culture. • Able to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Now that we’ve popped the question, please say “I do”. Full Time Opportunity – A comprehensive benefits package is available. • Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay • Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period • Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early! • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • 401K Program • Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays • Pet Benefits Love wins when love is for Everyone! Our mission at David’s Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable. David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies . Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. The standard base pay range for this role is posted with a minimum and maximum rate. The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range 128.8-193.2 is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David’s Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate. Apply tot his job