Junior QA Analyst

Job Title: Junior QA Analyst

Location: New York City, NY 10036

Duration: 12+ months

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.