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Quality Assurance Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. quality leadership roles.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26953083
Location(s):
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 20, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Job Specification: Vice President, Technology (QA Lead — Automation & Quality Engineering)
Hands-on QA leader for enterprise applications with deep Selenium automation, strong manual testing discipline, UI/API/performance testing expertise, and multi-stack experience across .NET and Java.
Position Summary
The Vice President, Technology (QA Lead) will define and drive the quality engineering strategy and execution for mission-critical enterprise platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth in test automation using Selenium, comprehensive manual testing capabilities, and proven experience validating both UI and API layers. The successful candidate will establish modern QA practices, partner closely with engineering and product teams, and ensure high confidence releases through measurable quality outcomes. CRM functional knowledge is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality strategy & governance: Define QA strategy, test standards, release readiness criteria, and quality metrics; ensure consistent adoption across teams.
- Selenium automation leadership: Design, build, and maintain scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks; improve coverage for regression, smoke, and critical user journeys.
- Manual testing excellence: Lead and execute exploratory, functional, integration, UAT support, and end-to-end testing; develop detailed test plans, scenarios, and traceability.
- UI and API testing: Validate web UI behavior and backend services (REST/JSON, etc.), including contract validation, error handling, and negative testing; ensure testability and observability with engineering partners.
- Performance testing: Plan and execute load, stress, and endurance testing; analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering on remediation and re-testing.
- Multi-stack validation: Test applications and services across both .NET and Java ecosystems, aligning approaches to shared quality standards.
- CI/CD integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; manage test environments, data needs, and execution reliability to support frequent releases.
- Defect management & RCA: Drive high-quality defect triage, prioritization, and root-cause analysis; implement preventive measures to reduce repeat issues.
- Stakeholder partnering: Collaborate with product owners, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to align on acceptance criteria, scope, and risk-based testing decisions.
- Coaching & leadership: Mentor QA engineers and influence cross-functional teams on quality best practices (shift-left testing, automation-first where appropriate, and continuous improvement).
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of QA/Quality Engineering experience, including ownership of test strategy and delivery for enterprise applications.
- Strong, hands-on experience with Selenium (automation design, framework patterns, and maintenance) and complementary manual testing expertise.
- Proven experience in UI testing for modern web applications and API testing for service-based architectures.
- Hands-on experience executing performance testing and translating findings into actionable engineering improvements.
- Experience testing systems built on .NET and Java technology stacks.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, defect lifecycle, test estimation, test data management, and environment coordination.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills with the ability to isolate issues across UI, API, data, and infrastructure layers.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present risk, quality status, and release readiness to senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- CRM functional knowledge (sales/service workflows, customer onboarding, case management, activities/interactions) and experience validating CRM-centric business processes.
- Experience with modern API and UI test tooling beyond Selenium (e.g., Postman, REST-assured, Playwright/Cypress) and test reporting frameworks.
- Experience building QA dashboards and metrics (coverage, pass rates, defect leakage, flakiness, MTTR) to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with test environment provisioning and/or containerized test execution.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26953083
Location(s):
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 20, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Job Specification: Vice President, Technology (QA Lead — Automation & Quality Engineering)
Hands-on QA leader for enterprise applications with deep Selenium automation, strong manual testing discipline, UI/API/performance testing expertise, and multi-stack experience across .NET and Java.
Position Summary
The Vice President, Technology (QA Lead) will define and drive the quality engineering strategy and execution for mission-critical enterprise platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth in test automation using Selenium, comprehensive manual testing capabilities, and proven experience validating both UI and API layers. The successful candidate will establish modern QA practices, partner closely with engineering and product teams, and ensure high confidence releases through measurable quality outcomes. CRM functional knowledge is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality strategy & governance: Define QA strategy, test standards, release readiness criteria, and quality metrics; ensure consistent adoption across teams.
- Selenium automation leadership: Design, build, and maintain scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks; improve coverage for regression, smoke, and critical user journeys.
- Manual testing excellence: Lead and execute exploratory, functional, integration, UAT support, and end-to-end testing; develop detailed test plans, scenarios, and traceability.
- UI and API testing: Validate web UI behavior and backend services (REST/JSON, etc.), including contract validation, error handling, and negative testing; ensure testability and observability with engineering partners.
- Performance testing: Plan and execute load, stress, and endurance testing; analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering on remediation and re-testing.
- Multi-stack validation: Test applications and services across both .NET and Java ecosystems, aligning approaches to shared quality standards.
- CI/CD integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; manage test environments, data needs, and execution reliability to support frequent releases.
- Defect management & RCA: Drive high-quality defect triage, prioritization, and root-cause analysis; implement preventive measures to reduce repeat issues.
- Stakeholder partnering: Collaborate with product owners, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to align on acceptance criteria, scope, and risk-based testing decisions.
- Coaching & leadership: Mentor QA engineers and influence cross-functional teams on quality best practices (shift-left testing, automation-first where appropriate, and continuous improvement).
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of QA/Quality Engineering experience, including ownership of test strategy and delivery for enterprise applications.
- Strong, hands-on experience with Selenium (automation design, framework patterns, and maintenance) and complementary manual testing expertise.
- Proven experience in UI testing for modern web applications and API testing for service-based architectures.
- Hands-on experience executing performance testing and translating findings into actionable engineering improvements.
- Experience testing systems built on .NET and Java technology stacks.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, defect lifecycle, test estimation, test data management, and environment coordination.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills with the ability to isolate issues across UI, API, data, and infrastructure layers.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present risk, quality status, and release readiness to senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- CRM functional knowledge (sales/service workflows, customer onboarding, case management, activities/interactions) and experience validating CRM-centric business processes.
- Experience with modern API and UI test tooling beyond Selenium (e.g., Postman, REST-assured, Playwright/Cypress) and test reporting frameworks.
- Experience building QA dashboards and metrics (coverage, pass rates, defect leakage, flakiness, MTTR) to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with test environment provisioning and/or containerized test execution.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Lead
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Make sure your resume explicitly names your degree field and maps your QA certifications to roles requiring specialized knowledge, not general management.
Target employers with active DOL filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for QA or quality engineering roles. Prior LCA filings signal a hiring manager who already understands the E-3 process.
Address specialty occupation early in your application
QA Lead roles can face scrutiny if the job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required. Before applying, confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's in a relevant field so the LCA and visa application don't run into a specialty occupation challenge.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This covers DOL certification, consulate preparation, and document review so your employer's HR team doesn't need prior E-3 experience.
Negotiate who owns the LCA filing timeline
The employer must file the LCA with DOL before you can attend your consulate interview. Clarify with your offer contact who is managing this step and confirm a start date that builds in at least two to three weeks for DOL certification.
Prepare nonimmigrant intent documentation proactively
Consular officers assess nonimmigrant intent for every E-3 applicant. QA Leads with U.S. citizen partners face heightened scrutiny, so prepare documentation of Australian ties, such as property, family, or professional registrations, before your interview.
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Find Quality Assurance Lead JobsQuality Assurance Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Quality Assurance Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Quality Assurance Lead roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Filtering by visa type saves significant time compared to manually screening generic job listings for sponsorship willingness.
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 Quality Assurance Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, computer science, or quality management. The key is that the degree requirement must be directly tied to the position. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, can face specialty occupation challenges during LCA review or at the consulate.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Quality Assurance Lead roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for individual applicants, so you can apply any time of year after receiving a job offer. The H-1B requires registration in a lottery held once annually in March, with selection rates well below 50% for most registrants. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a significantly more reliable path to the same QA Lead roles.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Quality Assurance Lead?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa before starting with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability, you cannot begin work at the new company while the application is pending. Build at least three to four weeks into any transition plan to allow for DOL certification and, if your current visa has expired, a consulate appointment in Australia.
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