CPT Software Quality Assurance Jobs
Software Quality Assurance CPT jobs let F-1 students apply test engineering, automation, and defect-tracking skills in a real development environment. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your enrolled program. Most QA internships qualify under computer science, information systems, or software engineering curricula.
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Tyler Technologies is looking for QA Automation Interns to join our team next summer! Join our Public Facing Solutions’ Quality Assurance team to design and execute automated and manual tests, contribute scripts to our frameworks, participate in Agile ceremonies, and help triage defects with hands-on mentorship. You’ll gain experience across UI, API, and microservices testing while integrating tests into CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining test automation using Katalon and API tests using ReadyAPI/Postman.
- Design and execute clear test cases for new features and support regression cycles.
- Reproduce, document, and track defects in Jira/Zephyr, partner with developers on root cause context.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and analyze failures.
- Follow QA documentation standards and secure testing practices aligned with Tyler policies.
- Collaborate in Scrum events to refine acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
- Designing thorough test cases and mapping them to requirements for measurable coverage.
- Building resilient automation, integrating it into CI/CD, and diagnosing flaky failures.
- Applying secure testing practices and working within QA documentation standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent coursework.
- Basic programming knowledge and fundamentals of test automation.
- Introductory SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
- Familiarity with Agile (Scrum or Kanban).
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Preferred:
- Exposure to Katalon, ReadyAPI, Postman; Jira/Zephyr for test management.
- Experience or coursework with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
- Exposure to ChatGPT and Claude-code AI tools.
INTRODUCTION
Tyler Technologies is looking for QA Automation Interns to join our team next summer! Join our Public Facing Solutions’ Quality Assurance team to design and execute automated and manual tests, contribute scripts to our frameworks, participate in Agile ceremonies, and help triage defects with hands-on mentorship. You’ll gain experience across UI, API, and microservices testing while integrating tests into CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining test automation using Katalon and API tests using ReadyAPI/Postman.
- Design and execute clear test cases for new features and support regression cycles.
- Reproduce, document, and track defects in Jira/Zephyr, partner with developers on root cause context.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and analyze failures.
- Follow QA documentation standards and secure testing practices aligned with Tyler policies.
- Collaborate in Scrum events to refine acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
- Designing thorough test cases and mapping them to requirements for measurable coverage.
- Building resilient automation, integrating it into CI/CD, and diagnosing flaky failures.
- Applying secure testing practices and working within QA documentation standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent coursework.
- Basic programming knowledge and fundamentals of test automation.
- Introductory SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
- Familiarity with Agile (Scrum or Kanban).
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Preferred:
- Exposure to Katalon, ReadyAPI, Postman; Jira/Zephyr for test management.
- Experience or coursework with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
- Exposure to ChatGPT and Claude-code AI tools.
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Get Access To All JobsSoftware Quality Assurance CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Quality Assurance role qualify for CPT under any major?
CPT eligibility depends on your enrolled program, not the job title alone. QA roles most commonly qualify under computer science, information systems, software engineering, and computer information technology programs. Business information systems majors can sometimes qualify if the QA work involves process analysis or systems validation. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific curriculum requirements.
Can I do CPT for a QA role at a startup that hasn't hired F-1 students before?
Yes. There's no requirement for the employer to have prior F-1 experience. What matters is that the role is genuine, the employer can provide a written job description, and the duties connect to your coursework. Smaller employers may need more guidance on completing the offer letter in a format your DSO accepts, so give yourself extra lead time before your intended start date.
How do I find QA internships where the employer already understands F-1 CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces QA roles from employers with documented F-1 authorization history, so you can prioritize companies that won't need hand-holding through the CPT process. Employers who've previously supported CPT or OPT students are less likely to withdraw offers once they see your start date depends on DSO approval.
Does working as a QA engineer on CPT affect my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT totaling less than 12 months doesn't reduce your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. If you're doing a year-long QA co-op, check your cumulative CPT hours carefully with your DSO before accepting. Most semester-based QA internships stay well under the 12-month threshold.
What should the job description say to satisfy my DSO for a QA CPT authorization?
Your DSO needs to see that the QA duties map directly to your program's learning objectives. Descriptions that reference test case design, defect lifecycle management, automation scripting, or software validation typically satisfy computer science and engineering DSOs. Generic descriptions like 'assist with testing' often get sent back for revision. Use the O*NET task list for this occupation as a drafting reference and have your academic advisor confirm the curriculum alignment before submitting.