What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Quality Engineer position at DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc?
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.