Junior Software Quality Engineer (SQE)

Job Title: Junior Software Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: New York (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Junior QA Analyst / Junior Software Quality Engineer with 1 3 years of experience in software testing specifically focused on desktop application testing.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment performing patch and package testing validating builds and upgrades and contributing to automation using Playwright and QA automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform desktop based application testing ensuring functionality stability and user experience quality.
• Conduct patch testing package testing and build/upgrade validation to ensure smooth releases.
• Execute test cases log defects track issues and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Utilize Playwright and basic QA automation concepts to support automation efforts (training/support available).
• Participate in regression testing cycles and release readiness checks.
• Support the QA team in documentation of test results test plans and test scenarios.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and testing efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1 3 years of QA/SQE experience preferably in desktop based application testing.
• Understanding of patch testing package testing build validation and installation/upgrade testing workflows.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Playwright or other QA automation frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured testing processes.
• Strong communication documentation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or any automation tooling.
• Familiarity with defect management tools (JIRA Azure DevOps etc.).
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python/JavaScript) is a plus.