Software QA Engineer - (Desktop)

Techedin is a global IT staffing and technology services firm helping enterprises build high-performance tech teams. The selected candidate will work on a project focused on desktop application installation and quality engineering, ensuring reliable installation experiences while contributing to test automation and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to ensure high-quality desktop installation experiences across different scenarios
• Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, execution, and defect tracking
• Build and maintain automated tests for installer-related workflows
• Validate workflows such as installation, upgrade, patching, repair, rollback, and uninstallation
• Test installer behavior across different Windows environments, system settings, and user permissions
• Investigate and reproduce reported issues and collaborate with developers to resolve them
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes through automation and better tooling
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support product quality

Skills

• Experience in desktop application testing
• Hands-on experience with test automation development
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Groovy, or Shell)
• Experience testing Windows installer packages or desktop applications
• Good understanding of software testing fundamentals, including defect lifecycle and test design
• Solid understanding of Windows OS fundamentals (file system, registry, services, processes, permissions)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of MSI, bootstrapper-based installers, and silent installation
• Familiarity with Windows diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft .NET platform

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