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Alpharetta, GA · On-site

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Junior Software QA

Junior Software QA

Dizer Corp

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

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Job description

Role: Jr. Software QA
Location: Alpharetta, GA - Hybrid
Experience: 5-9 Years
F2F Interview required - Local profiles preferred. 

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.

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