Junior QA Engineer: Desktop Apps & Automation

Groupe Kardol; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol in New York on site seeks a Junior Software Quality Engineer to join our QA team. You will perform desktop-based testing, validate patches and upgrades, and contribute to automation using Playwright and QA frameworks.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of QA experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Training and collaboration across teams are available.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of QA experience with a focus on desktop-based testing.
• Understanding of patch testing, package testing, build validation and install/upgrade testing workflows.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Playwright or similar QA automation frameworks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, detail-oriented and able to follow structured testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform desktop-based application testing ensuring functionality, stability and user experience quality.
• Conduct patch testing, package testing, and build/upgrade validation for smooth releases.
• Execute test cases, log defects, track issues and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Support automation efforts using Playwright and related frameworks; participate in regression/testing cycles.
• Document test results, test plans and test scenarios; assist in release readiness.

Skills

QA testing

Desktop app testing

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Playwright

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Groupe Kardol in New York on site seeks a Junior Software Quality Engineer to join our QA team. You will perform desktop-based testing, validate patches and upgrades, and contribute to automation using Playwright and QA frameworks.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of QA experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Training and collaboration across teams are available.