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A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Test Automation Developer to join our Quality Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on person with deep experience in designing, building, and evolving test automation frameworks and test automation suites for enterprise Cloud business applications. The successful candidate will play a critical role in understanding and enhancing IBM’s in-house test automation frameworks built for Oracle Fusion Cloud SaaS applications.
LOCATION: Chicagoland, IL (Hybrid – local office and client site travel as needed)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time / Permanent (FTE) only
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain scalable automated regression testing suites using IBM’s internal test automation frameworks across Oracle Fusion Cloud applications implementation and support projects.
- Gain deep understanding of existing in-house test automation frameworks for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and actively contribute to their feature enhancements, ongoing support and maintenance activities.
- Manage and support virtual test automation environments and infrastructure, including administration of AWS-hosted test labs.
- Troubleshoot automation failures, perform root-cause analysis, and drive timely resolution across systems, environments, and integrations.
- Communicate automation progress, test execution status, and defect metrics through Test ALM dashboards, ensuring visibility for stakeholders and leadership.
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore test automation teams to optimize resource utilization, ensure consistency, and maximize test coverage.
- Develop proof-of-concept (POC) automation solutions for cloud applications based on customer use cases and evolving business needs.
- Partner with delivery and practice leadership to provide input on testing best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and methodology refinement.
- Ensure QA team members have access to required tools, frameworks, environments, and training to maintain productivity and adherence to standards.
- Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automated scripts for end-to-end validation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for test plans, test cases, automation frameworks, utilities, and reusable components.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering for enterprise Cloud and Web business applications.
- Proven expertise in test automation for Cloud-based business applications (ERP, HCM, SCM, CRM, or analytics platforms).
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying automation frameworks using industry-leading tools.
- Strong knowledge of framework design methodologies (Keyword, Hybrid, Page Object Model).
- Advanced proficiency in Core Java, Selenium, and Eclipse IDE.
- Experience managing test infrastructure on Cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with enterprise Cloud business applications such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, or SAP.
- In-depth understanding of testing methodologies, test processes, and full project implementation lifecycles.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause identification and resolution.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across global QA and delivery teams.
- Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
INTRODUCTION
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Test Automation Developer to join our Quality Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on person with deep experience in designing, building, and evolving test automation frameworks and test automation suites for enterprise Cloud business applications. The successful candidate will play a critical role in understanding and enhancing IBM’s in-house test automation frameworks built for Oracle Fusion Cloud SaaS applications.
LOCATION: Chicagoland, IL (Hybrid – local office and client site travel as needed)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time / Permanent (FTE) only
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain scalable automated regression testing suites using IBM’s internal test automation frameworks across Oracle Fusion Cloud applications implementation and support projects.
- Gain deep understanding of existing in-house test automation frameworks for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and actively contribute to their feature enhancements, ongoing support and maintenance activities.
- Manage and support virtual test automation environments and infrastructure, including administration of AWS-hosted test labs.
- Troubleshoot automation failures, perform root-cause analysis, and drive timely resolution across systems, environments, and integrations.
- Communicate automation progress, test execution status, and defect metrics through Test ALM dashboards, ensuring visibility for stakeholders and leadership.
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore test automation teams to optimize resource utilization, ensure consistency, and maximize test coverage.
- Develop proof-of-concept (POC) automation solutions for cloud applications based on customer use cases and evolving business needs.
- Partner with delivery and practice leadership to provide input on testing best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and methodology refinement.
- Ensure QA team members have access to required tools, frameworks, environments, and training to maintain productivity and adherence to standards.
- Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automated scripts for end-to-end validation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for test plans, test cases, automation frameworks, utilities, and reusable components.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering for enterprise Cloud and Web business applications.
- Proven expertise in test automation for Cloud-based business applications (ERP, HCM, SCM, CRM, or analytics platforms).
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying automation frameworks using industry-leading tools.
- Strong knowledge of framework design methodologies (Keyword, Hybrid, Page Object Model).
- Advanced proficiency in Core Java, Selenium, and Eclipse IDE.
- Experience managing test infrastructure on Cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with enterprise Cloud business applications such as Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, or SAP.
- In-depth understanding of testing methodologies, test processes, and full project implementation lifecycles.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause identification and resolution.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across global QA and delivery teams.
- Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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Target IBM's enterprise software and consulting divisions first
IBM's core sponsorship activity is concentrated in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and consulting roles. Focusing your application on these divisions gives you the best chance of landing a role where visa sponsorship is a standard part of the hiring process.
Apply to IBM early in the H-1B season
Because IBM sponsors a high volume of H-1B petitions annually, their internal headcount planning happens well ahead of the April lottery window. Targeting IBM roles between October and January gives you the best chance of being included in their cap-season filings.
Highlight enterprise-relevant certifications and skills
IBM actively recruits for roles tied to its flagship products like watsonx, Red Hat, and IBM Cloud. Candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience with these platforms or equivalent enterprise tools stand out in a technically competitive applicant pool.
Ask directly about Green Card sponsorship during the offer stage
IBM has a strong track record of sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for long-term employees. If permanent residency is your goal, the offer negotiation stage is the right time to confirm whether your role and team support PERM sponsorship down the line.
Search for IBM roles on Migrate Mate to confirm sponsorship by visa type
Not every IBM job listing specifies which visa types are supported. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter IBM openings by real sponsorship history, saving time you'd otherwise spend emailing recruiters to confirm eligibility.
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Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, IBM sponsors H-1B visas and is consistently one of the most active H-1B employers in the U.S. technology sector. Sponsorship is most common in software engineering, data science, cloud architecture, and IT consulting roles. IBM files petitions both for new hires and for existing employees transferring from OPT or other visa status.
Which visa types does IBM sponsor?
IBM sponsors a broad range of visa types, including H-1B, H-1B1 (for Chilean and Singaporean nationals), E-3 (for Australian nationals), TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and immigrant visas under the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories. The visa type available to you depends on your nationality, role, and career stage.
Which roles and departments at IBM are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
IBM's sponsorship activity is heavily concentrated in technical and professional roles, including software developers, cloud engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, AI researchers, and management consultants. Roles tied to IBM's core product lines, such as IBM Cloud, Red Hat, and watsonx AI, tend to see the most consistent sponsorship activity.
How do I find visa-sponsored job openings at IBM?
The most efficient approach is to use Migrate Mate, which tracks verified sponsorship history by employer so you can browse IBM job openings filtered by visa type. This eliminates the guesswork of identifying which listings actually support international candidates before you apply.
How do I approach the IBM application process as an international candidate?
Be upfront about your visa status early in the process. IBM's recruiting team is experienced with international hires, so there's no advantage to delaying the conversation. For H-1B candidates, timing matters, so aim to have an offer confirmed well before the April registration window. For OPT candidates, confirm your OPT end date and whether your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension before accepting an offer.
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