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Get Access To All JobsAt Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- Experience with TypeScript and Playwright, or a strong foundational understanding of programming and test automation concepts applied to UI, API, integration, and regression testing
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and version control practices, with the ability to integrate and execute automated tests within continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows
- Ability to build and maintain reusable automation frameworks and design reliable test cases, including management of test data and automation assets
- Interest in and experience using AI-assisted tools such as Codex, Claude Code, and similar AI command-line interface tools to enhance automation productivity in software development and testing
- Basic understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering, and general AI concepts, with the ability to review, validate, and refine AI-generated code, test cases, and documentation
- Ability to work in an Agile team environment, manage changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, and product owners
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to automation standards and overall product quality
- Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions using TypeScript and Playwright to ensure software quality across UI, API, integration, and regression testing within an Agile team
- Develop and maintain automated tests using TypeScript and Playwright, building reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing
- Use AI-assisted tools such as Codex, Claude Code, and similar AI command-line interface tools to improve automation productivity and development efficiency
- Apply prompt engineering and context engineering techniques to provide effective instructions and relevant context when working with AI tools
- Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code, test cases, and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with testing standards
- Design reliable test cases, maintain test data and automation assets, and integrate automated tests into GitHub Actions continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows
- Review test results, maintain automation coverage, analyze test failures, and support root cause analysis and resolution of automation issues
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to define test requirements and acceptance criteria
- Contribute to automation standards, framework improvements, test coverage, and overall product quality in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
About the Team
Our Quality Engineering team is responsible for building reliable, high-quality software and AI-enabled products that our clients and stakeholders depend on. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in software testing, AI product evaluation, and quality engineering, while contributing to a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and responsible AI adoption. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to develop practical, hands-on skills at the intersection of traditional quality assurance and emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $78,300.00 - $113,550.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Skills and Competencies
- Experience with TypeScript and Playwright, or a strong foundational understanding of programming and test automation concepts applied to UI, API, integration, and regression testing
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions and version control practices, with the ability to integrate and execute automated tests within continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows
- Ability to build and maintain reusable automation frameworks and design reliable test cases, including management of test data and automation assets
- Interest in and experience using AI-assisted tools such as Codex, Claude Code, and similar AI command-line interface tools to enhance automation productivity in software development and testing
- Basic understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering, and general AI concepts, with the ability to review, validate, and refine AI-generated code, test cases, and documentation
- Ability to work in an Agile team environment, manage changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, and product owners
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to automation standards and overall product quality
- Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions using TypeScript and Playwright to ensure software quality across UI, API, integration, and regression testing within an Agile team
- Develop and maintain automated tests using TypeScript and Playwright, building reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing
- Use AI-assisted tools such as Codex, Claude Code, and similar AI command-line interface tools to improve automation productivity and development efficiency
- Apply prompt engineering and context engineering techniques to provide effective instructions and relevant context when working with AI tools
- Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code, test cases, and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with testing standards
- Design reliable test cases, maintain test data and automation assets, and integrate automated tests into GitHub Actions continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows
- Review test results, maintain automation coverage, analyze test failures, and support root cause analysis and resolution of automation issues
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to define test requirements and acceptance criteria
- Contribute to automation standards, framework improvements, test coverage, and overall product quality in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
About the Team
Our Quality Engineering team is responsible for building reliable, high-quality software and AI-enabled products that our clients and stakeholders depend on. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in software testing, AI product evaluation, and quality engineering, while contributing to a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, innovation, and responsible AI adoption. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to develop practical, hands-on skills at the intersection of traditional quality assurance and emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $78,300.00 - $113,550.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Automation Technician
Document your PLC and SCADA credentials early
Gather certifications, training records, and project documentation for programmable logic controllers and SCADA systems before applying. PERM audits require proof that your qualifications match the job description, and gaps slow the process.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer already manages federal compliance processes, which correlates with willingness to sponsor PERM cases. Focus your search on automotive, semiconductor, and food-processing facilities, where automation roles are structural, not incidental.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Automation Technician openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for similar roles rather than educating employers from scratch.
Clarify job duties before the prevailing wage request
The wage DOL sets through PERM depends on how the employer defines your duties. If your role spans electrical troubleshooting, robotics, and process optimization, the job description should reflect that scope to land a wage level matching your actual responsibilities. Cross-check the range using OFLC Wage Search.
Verify your occupation's O*NET classification with HR
Automation Technician work can fall under several O*NET codes depending on industry and duties. Confirm with your prospective employer which code they plan to use for PERM, since the wrong classification can trigger a DOL audit or require a refiled application.
Ask whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, your employer may be able to file under EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for some nationalities. Get that determination in writing before accepting the offer so your green card timeline is set correctly from the start.
Green Card Automation Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Automation Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the employer writes the role to require a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field, EB-2 becomes available. The distinction matters for nationals from high-backlog countries like India and China, where EB-2 priority dates can move faster.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Automation Technician?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 slots per year with a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process requires a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, which adds several months before the I-140 petition can be filed, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a time-limited work authorization.
How long does the full green card process take for an Automation Technician sponsored through PERM?
PERM labor certification currently takes six to twelve months at DOL. After approval, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which takes several additional months on standard processing. For nationals of most countries outside India and China, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin relatively soon after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year priority date backlogs in the EB-3 category.
What credentials strengthen a PERM green card application for an Automation Technician?
DOL's PERM recruitment process tests whether qualified U.S. workers exist, so your credentials need to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. Certifications in PLCs, robotics platforms, or industrial networking protocols, combined with documented hands-on experience, help justify the job description the employer files. USCIS also reviews the I-140 petition for evidence that you meet those requirements, so gathering records early avoids delays.
How do I find Automation Technician jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Many employers in manufacturing and industrial automation sponsor green cards regularly but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate lets you search Automation Technician openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies familiar with PERM rather than spending time educating hiring managers about the process from scratch.