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QA Automation Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can accept an offer and move through consulate processing without competing for a limited pool of slots.
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NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage or Financial Services environment is a must.
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and distributed microservices using Selenium/Playwright with Java and Python.
- Develop and execute API automation tests for REST and SOAP services using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.
- Validate serverless applications and event-driven workflows built on AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Perform end-to-end testing across distributed microservices, asynchronous messaging systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Validate API Gateway implementations, RESTful APIs, and contract-first API development using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
- Test authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and other security protocols.
- Validate event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms and ensure accurate data flow across services and downstream systems.
- Analyze CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools to troubleshoot distributed applications, identify root causes, and support issue resolution.
- Perform integration testing involving upstream systems, downstream applications, third-party vendors, and external consumers.
- Develop reusable, scalable, and data-driven automation frameworks that support continuous testing.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, code reviews, defect triage, and release activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on QA Automation experience, preferably within a brokerage or financial services environment.
- Minimum 5 years of strong brokerage domain knowledge is required; retirement and investment domain experience is highly preferred.
- AWS Certification with hands-on cloud experience is required.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Minimum 5 years of experience validating serverless workflows and event-driven architectures in AWS.
- Minimum 5 years of strong experience troubleshooting distributed applications using CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools.
- Minimum 3 years of automation programming experience using Java and Python.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and/or Playwright.
- Minimum 5 years of strong experience with API automation testing (REST/SOAP) using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
- Minimum 5 years of strong understanding of HTTP methods, REST principles, request/response lifecycle, headers, cookies, rate limiting, and HTTP status codes.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and contract-first API development.
- Minimum 5 years of experience testing distributed microservices, complex enterprise integrations, and asynchronous messaging platforms such as Kafka.
- Minimum 5 years of experience validating end-to-end data flow across APIs, messaging queues, microservices, and downstream systems.
- Minimum 5 years of experience testing API Gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Kong.
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and related security standards.
- Minimum 5 years of experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills across APIs, middleware, cloud services, and distributed systems.
- Ability to analyze application logs and trace requests across multiple services.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering tasks within project timelines.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments with cross-functional teams.
DEGREE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $60/Hr to $70/Hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
ABOUT NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QA Automation Engineer - Brokerage or Financial Services environment is a must.
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, and distributed microservices using Selenium/Playwright with Java and Python.
- Develop and execute API automation tests for REST and SOAP services using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate.
- Validate serverless applications and event-driven workflows built on AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Perform end-to-end testing across distributed microservices, asynchronous messaging systems, and enterprise integrations.
- Validate API Gateway implementations, RESTful APIs, and contract-first API development using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
- Test authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and other security protocols.
- Validate event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms and ensure accurate data flow across services and downstream systems.
- Analyze CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools to troubleshoot distributed applications, identify root causes, and support issue resolution.
- Perform integration testing involving upstream systems, downstream applications, third-party vendors, and external consumers.
- Develop reusable, scalable, and data-driven automation frameworks that support continuous testing.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, code reviews, defect triage, and release activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on QA Automation experience, preferably within a brokerage or financial services environment.
- Minimum 5 years of strong brokerage domain knowledge is required; retirement and investment domain experience is highly preferred.
- AWS Certification with hands-on cloud experience is required.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, and EventBridge.
- Minimum 5 years of experience validating serverless workflows and event-driven architectures in AWS.
- Minimum 5 years of strong experience troubleshooting distributed applications using CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools.
- Minimum 3 years of automation programming experience using Java and Python.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and/or Playwright.
- Minimum 5 years of strong experience with API automation testing (REST/SOAP) using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools.
- Minimum 5 years of strong understanding of HTTP methods, REST principles, request/response lifecycle, headers, cookies, rate limiting, and HTTP status codes.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and contract-first API development.
- Minimum 5 years of experience testing distributed microservices, complex enterprise integrations, and asynchronous messaging platforms such as Kafka.
- Minimum 5 years of experience validating end-to-end data flow across APIs, messaging queues, microservices, and downstream systems.
- Minimum 5 years of experience testing API Gateway solutions such as AWS API Gateway or Kong.
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, and related security standards.
- Minimum 5 years of experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills across APIs, middleware, cloud services, and distributed systems.
- Ability to analyze application logs and trace requests across multiple services.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering tasks within project timelines.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments with cross-functional teams.
DEGREE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $60/Hr to $70/Hr. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a QA Automation Engineer
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian bachelor's degree aligns with QA automation work. A three-year computer science or software engineering degree is generally accepted, but a business or unrelated degree paired with QA experience may need a credential evaluation letter.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
Your employer must file an LCA with DOL before you can apply for the E-3 visa. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify have typically completed the compliance groundwork, so they move faster once they agree to sponsor your visa.
Separate your job offer from your visa application
The E-3 requires a job offer before you apply, but you apply at the consulate, not through USCIS. Once your employer has a certified LCA, you can book your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment independently without waiting on a petition approval.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
LCA errors or mismatched prevailing wage classifications are common reasons QA Automation Engineers face delays. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your consulate appointment moves forward without document issues.
Highlight automation tool depth in your application materials
Spell out specific frameworks you work in, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestNG, on your resume and in your offer letter's job description. Consular officers verify that your role genuinely requires specialized knowledge, and vague job titles get more scrutiny.
Clarify E-3 renewal terms before accepting the offer
The E-3 is issued in two-year increments with no cap on renewals, but it's employer-tied. Confirm with your employer that they're willing to file a new LCA at each renewal cycle, not just at the initial hire stage.
E-3 Visa QA Automation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find QA Automation Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job listings don't specify which visa types an employer will sponsor. Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with E-3 sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Search for QA Automation Engineer positions directly on Migrate Mate to see roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring conversation.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a QA Automation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. Roles that accept any degree or list the degree as preferred rather than required are harder to qualify. Your offer letter's job description should explicitly state the degree requirement and the technical nature of the work.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for QA Automation Engineers?
The E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot cap with a competitive lottery that selects only a fraction of applicants each year. For Australian QA professionals, the E-3 is a direct path to a consulate appointment once your employer files a certified LCA, with no random selection involved.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a QA Automation Engineer?
You can change employers, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp before you start with the new company. Unlike the H-1B, there's no portability rule that lets you begin work under a pending petition. If you're already in the U.S., you'll typically need to leave and attend a consulate appointment abroad before starting the new role.