Web Development Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Growmodo is a fully remote, subscription-based design and development agency supporting fast-growing startups and scale-ups worldwide. We help businesses scale through reliable, high-quality creative and technical execution — delivered by a global team that values ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a detail-driven Development QA Specialist to help us maintain exceptional standards across every project we ship.

The Role

Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8am-5pm Central European Time

We are looking for a detail-oriented and structured Development QA professional who will be responsible for safeguarding the quality of all development deliverables before they reach production.

In this role, you will conduct systematic testing, validate compliance with design and technical standards, identify risks early, and ensure only stable, production-ready work is delivered across multiple projects and platforms.

About You

You combine technical literacy, structured testing discipline, and strong ownership. You understand how websites function (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and have hands-on experience with platforms like WordPress, WebFlow, or Shopify. You can confidently identify layout issues, responsiveness problems, CMS conflicts, and integration bugs across browsers and devices.

You approach QA systematically — building repeatable checklists, writing clear and reproducible bug reports, and validating staging-to-production environments with precision. Proactive and detail-driven, you anticipate edge cases, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, and ensure only stable, production-ready work moves forward.

What You’ll Own (Key Responsibilities)

• Quality Assurance & Testing

  • Conduct daily QA reviews on development deliverables

  • Test responsiveness, cross-browser compatibility, and device performance

  • Identify bugs, regressions, and edge cases with clear and reproducible documentation

  • Review code quality, structure, and maintainability in alignment with development standards

  • Ensure all deliverables meet functional, technical, and performance expectations before deployment

• Standards & Technical Compliance

  • Maintain and continuously improve structured QA checklists across various development types (front-end, back-end, CMS, integrations, automations)

  • Verify alignment with approved UI/UX designs and specifications

  • Ensure compliance with platform standards (e.g., CMS best practices, framework constraints)

  • Validate proper handling of errors, validations, loading states, and edge cases

  • Support accessibility, security, and performance best practices

• Process Improvement & Workflow Improvement

  • Identify recurring technical issues, code quality gaps, and workflow inefficiencies

  • Recommend improvements to reduce rework and recurring defects

  • Contribute to documentation of QA standards, common issue patterns, and best practices

  • Ensure feedback loops are closed and all required fixes are verified before final delivery

• Reporting & Communication

  • Track and report QA metrics such as bug frequency, severity, and rework rates

  • Provide clear, actionable feedback to developers and project teams

  • Communicate QA findings, risks, and corrective actions effectively

  • Maintain accurate and organized QA documentation for reference and audits

• Quality Advocacy

  • Champion reliability, scalability, and clean execution across all projects

  • Act as a quality gatekeeper to ensure only stable, production-ready work progresses

  • Stay updated on development best practices, platform updates, and emerging testing

You Must Have:

• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) sufficient to identify rendering issues, layout breaks, and interaction bugs across browsers and devices

• Hands-on experience with cross-browser and cross-device testing using tools like BrowserStack, LambdaTest, or similar

• Working knowledge of responsive design principles and ability to validate layouts across breakpoints

• Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (Asana or ClickUp)

• Ability to write clear, reproducible bug reports with steps, expected vs. actual behavior, environment details, and supporting screenshots or screen recordings

• Ability to build and maintain structured QA checklists and test cases for repeatable use across multiple client projects

• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects with varying tech stacks, timelines, and client expectations

• Understanding of staging-to-production deployment validation and environment-specific testing protocols

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination with developers, designers, project managers, and clients

• Proactive mindset — identifies potential issues during review rather than waiting for explicit test assignments

• Experience documenting QA processes, creating runbooks, or contributing to internal knowledge bases

Bonus Points If You:

• Exposure to Shopify's Liquid templating language or WordPress PHP enough to trace bugs to source code

• Working knowledge of SEO validation — checking meta tags, structured data, canonical URLs, and sitemap integrity post-deployment

• Understanding of security testing fundamentals — form validation, input sanitization, SSL verification, and authentication flow testing

• Background in e-commerce QA — checkout flows, payment gateway testing, inventory sync validation, and order lifecycle verification

This Role Is NOT For You If:

• "I just click around and see if things look right" — No structured approach to testing. Relies on ad hoc exploration without documentation, checklists, or systematic coverage. QA at scale requires repeatability, not intuition alone.

• "I don't write bug reports, I just tell the developer" — Unwilling or unable to document defects properly. Verbal-only reporting creates information loss, accountability gaps, and repeated issues in a distributed team environment.

• "I've never worked with CMS platforms" — No exposure to WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow. The learning curve for platform-specific testing patterns (theme logic, plugin conflicts, app interactions) would be too steep for immediate contribution.

• "QA is just the last step before launch" — Views quality assurance as a gate rather than a continuous discipline. This mindset leads to late-stage bottlenecks, missed regressions, and a reactive rather than preventive quality culture.

• "I don't need to understand the code, I just test the UI" — Resistant to developing even basic technical literacy. Effective QA in a development agency requires enough understanding to isolate whether issues are front-end, back-end, configuration, or environment-related.

• "I prefer working on one project at a time until it's done" — Cannot handle the multi-client, parallel workstream reality of a subscription agency. Context-switching and prioritization across simultaneous projects is a daily requirement.

• "I wait for instructions on what to test" — Purely reactive approach with no initiative to explore edge cases, review requirements proactively, or anticipate risk areas. The role demands ownership, not task execution.

• "I've only done manual testing and have no interest in learning automation" — While the role may be primarily manual, a complete unwillingness to grow into automation signals a ceiling that limits long-term value to the team.

Why Work With Us

We’re a fast-moving global digital design and dev studio that helps brands grow smarter.

Here, Development QA is not just testing — it’s the discipline that protects our delivery standards, safeguards client trust, and ensures every launch is stable, scalable, and production-ready.

We Offer:

• Remote work, async flexibility, and a globally distributed team

• High-performance culture with zero micromanagement

• Direct impact on retention and revenue

• Ownership and performance-based growth opportunities

Hear From Our Team

"Being a Customer Relationship Manager at Growmodo has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I get to connect with agencies and marketing teams daily, helping them discover solutions that truly make a difference for their businesses. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, but what stands out is the culture of collaboration and innovation here. The team is supportive, and the tools and training provided empower me to excel. It's fulfilling to see the impact of our services and build strong relationships with clients who trust us as partners in their growth."

— Miguel M., Client Relationship Manager

"It’s only been a few months since I joined Growmodo, but I’ve already learned so much. I’m surrounded by talented individuals who thrive in their fields, creating a culture of excellence and high standards every day. Growmodo has shown me the value of healthy collaboration and teamwork, inspiring me to become the best version of myself as a manager."

— Carmela D., Design Ops Manager

"Working at Growmodo has been a transformative experience. I started as someone working behind the scenes, and now, I’m a full-fledged Project Manager, truly valued by my clients. One of the things I love most is the flexibility — I get to work at my own pace, from anywhere, and at any time, as long as I deliver high-quality results and manage client expectations effectively. Having been here for over three years, I’ve not only gained invaluable skills in setting up processes and managing projects, but I also have the privilege of training and mentoring my colleagues. It's a rewarding experience to share what I’ve learned while continuing to learn from them as well. Growmodo fosters a nurturing work environment where you're supported by a talented team of managers, colleagues, and leaders who are always there to guide you. What sets Growmodo apart is its commitment to encouraging you to develop as a whole person, both professionally and personally.”

— John P., Project Manager

How to Apply

Ready to join our team? Click on the "Apply" button and get started.

Next Steps: If you're selected, you'll hear from us within two weeks or fewer. The hiring process includes a screening interview with the dedicated recruiter, followed by a trial task. If you pass, you'll have a call with the hiring manager and then a final discussion with our CEO. Successful candidates will then move on to onboarding.

If you’re detail-obsessed, proactive, and take pride in delivering polished, error-free work, this role is a strong fit. We’re looking for someone who protects quality, communicates issues clearly, and ensures every project goes live with confidence and excellence.

We’re waiting for you.

TL;DR

Timezone: Central European Time (GMT+1)

Type: Full-time Contract

Reports To: Development Operations Manager