Junior QA Tester

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

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.