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Test Lead jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status.
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The Automation Test Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end test automation strategies across projects. This role involves leading a team of automation engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, improving testing efficiency, and driving automation adoption across the QA lifecycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Total 10 years of experience into QA
- Define and implement the automation strategy aligned with project and organizational goals
- Test data management and environment setup knowledge
- Risk-based testing and defect lifecycle management
- Estimate and establish automation efforts, timelines, and resource requirements
- Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines e.g. Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility testing
- Oversee automated test creation, execution, and maintenance
- Analyze automation results and provide actionable insights
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and business teams
- Collaborate with product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Drive shift-left testing and continuous testing practices
- Test case and test script design and development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience in automation tools Selenium
- Proficiency in programming languages Java
- Experience with API testing tools REST Assured, Postman
- Hands-on with CI/CD tools Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Test frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, BDD, Cucumber, Spec Flow
- Version control systems: Git
- Playwright knowledge good to have
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $33.81/hour - $52.82/hour
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 16 days)
Published 12 hours ago
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
The Automation Test Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end test automation strategies across projects. This role involves leading a team of automation engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, improving testing efficiency, and driving automation adoption across the QA lifecycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Total 10 years of experience into QA
- Define and implement the automation strategy aligned with project and organizational goals
- Test data management and environment setup knowledge
- Risk-based testing and defect lifecycle management
- Estimate and establish automation efforts, timelines, and resource requirements
- Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines e.g. Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility testing
- Oversee automated test creation, execution, and maintenance
- Analyze automation results and provide actionable insights
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and business teams
- Collaborate with product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Drive shift-left testing and continuous testing practices
- Test case and test script design and development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience in automation tools Selenium
- Proficiency in programming languages Java
- Experience with API testing tools REST Assured, Postman
- Hands-on with CI/CD tools Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Test frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, BDD, Cucumber, Spec Flow
- Version control systems: Git
- Playwright knowledge good to have
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $33.81/hour - $52.82/hour
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 16 days)
Published 12 hours ago
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Test Lead
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your O*NET profile for Test Lead and confirm the typical education and experience requirements. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two-plus years of skilled work experience.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your SOC code and target metro area before you negotiate an offer. Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at least that wage, so an offer below it will stall the process.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search for Test Lead roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Focusing your applications on employers who have completed PERM filings for similar QA or software testing roles shortens the vetting stage significantly.
Ask about the PERM recruitment stage upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment test before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has completed PERM filings for Test Lead or similar roles before, since inexperienced sponsors can extend timelines by months.
Document progressive QA leadership experience carefully
PERM labor audits often scrutinize whether a foreign worker's experience genuinely matches the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Keep offer letters, performance reviews, and promotion records that clearly show your progression from tester to lead-level responsibilities.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Test Lead roles, confirm the new position falls within the same SOC code range before accepting an offer mid-process.
Green Card Test Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Test Lead roles?
Most Test Lead positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive QA experience. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. Your employer determines the category when drafting the PERM job description, so the posted minimum requirements matter.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Test Lead?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. The employer must first obtain PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor, then file an I-140 with USCIS. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 step becomes available.
What does the PERM process require from a Test Lead candidate?
PERM labor certification is primarily the employer's responsibility, but you need to verify that your actual credentials match the minimum requirements stated in the job description exactly. DOL audits look for discrepancies between a foreign worker's background and the stated requirements, so your resume, transcripts, and experience letters must align precisely with what the employer advertises.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Test Lead positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you focus on companies that have successfully completed PERM filings for QA and software testing roles. Targeting employers with prior PERM experience reduces the risk of delays caused by sponsors unfamiliar with the certification process.
Can I change employers after my green card is filed?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 from your original employer can preserve your priority date if a new employer files a fresh I-140 for you, but the two rules operate independently.