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Quality Assurance Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the SOC code for Quality Control Systems Managers, requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this title typically slot it under Level III or IV prevailing wages, making it one of the more sponsorship-viable management tracks in manufacturing, pharma, and tech.
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Manual QA Engineer
Lead II - Software Testing
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual testing, test case design, defect tracking, and collaboration with development and product teams.
The opportunity:
- Analyze business and technical requirements to understand testing needs.
- Create and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as Jira or similar platforms.
- Reproduce issues and provide clear steps, logs, screenshots, and other relevant evidence.
- Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not affected.
- Participate in requirement reviews, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings.
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product managers, and other QA team members.
- Validate application functionality across different browsers, devices, and environments where required.
- Maintain test documentation and contribute to improving QA processes and testing standards.
- Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, and blockers.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- 8+ years of experience in Manual Software Testing / QA.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.
- Good knowledge of software testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
- Experience writing clear and comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar defect-management tools.
- Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic knowledge of SQL/database testing.
- Understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman.
- Basic knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience testing web and mobile applications.
- Familiarity with basic automation concepts is a plus.
Role Location: Remote - US
Compensation Range: $78,000-$117,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
CB
LI-YG1
LI-Remote
Skills
Defect Tracking, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Manual Testing, Agile, System Testing, Smoke Testing, SQL, Regression Testing
Benefits
Compensation range: $78,000.00 to $117,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Role description
Manual QA Engineer
Lead II - Software Testing
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual testing, test case design, defect tracking, and collaboration with development and product teams.
The opportunity:
- Analyze business and technical requirements to understand testing needs.
- Create and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, system, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as Jira or similar platforms.
- Reproduce issues and provide clear steps, logs, screenshots, and other relevant evidence.
- Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not affected.
- Participate in requirement reviews, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings.
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product managers, and other QA team members.
- Validate application functionality across different browsers, devices, and environments where required.
- Maintain test documentation and contribute to improving QA processes and testing standards.
- Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, and blockers.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- 8+ years of experience in Manual Software Testing / QA.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.
- Good knowledge of software testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
- Experience writing clear and comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar defect-management tools.
- Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic knowledge of SQL/database testing.
- Understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman.
- Basic knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience testing web and mobile applications.
- Familiarity with basic automation concepts is a plus.
Role Location: Remote - US
Compensation Range: $78,000-$117,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
CB
LI-YG1
LI-Remote
Skills
Defect Tracking, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Manual Testing, Agile, System Testing, Smoke Testing, SQL, Regression Testing
Benefits
Compensation range: $78,000.00 to $117,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to QA management. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE. Frame engineering, industrial technology, or quality systems coursework prominently in your resume and any employer petition support letters.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Manager roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers who've already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this title rather than ones encountering it for the first time.
Verify prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II through IV prevailing wage for your metro area under the QA Manager SOC code. If an employer's offer falls below the applicable level, their LCA won't be certified by DOL.
Prioritize employers in regulated industries
Pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers depend on QA Managers for FDA, ISO, and FAA compliance. These employers sponsor H-1B visas more regularly because replacing a credentialed QA professional mid-project carries real regulatory risk.
Request a cap-exempt employer pathway if available
Universities and nonprofit research institutions that run quality or compliance functions sometimes hire QA Managers as cap-exempt H-1B employees, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask whether the employer qualifies under USCIS cap-exempt rules before the offer stage.
Clarify I-9 and E-Verify setup before your start date
QA Managers often onboard into roles with immediate regulatory responsibilities. Confirm that your employer has completed E-Verify and that your I-94 admission record accurately reflects your authorized start date to avoid any gap in work authorization on day one.
H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, quality systems, or operations management. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role involves systems-level oversight, regulatory compliance, or technical QA methodology, it typically satisfies the specialty occupation standard. A job description that accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field is the most common reason for an RFE on this title.
How do I find Quality Assurance Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Quality Assurance Manager roles by verified H-1B sponsorship history drawn from DOL LCA disclosures, so you can focus your search on employers who have filed for this specific title rather than guessing from job postings. That filing history is the most reliable signal that a company understands the process and has internal infrastructure to sponsor.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for QA Manager roles?
Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and automotive suppliers file LCAs for QA Managers at the highest rates. These industries operate under FDA, FAA, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 frameworks where a degreed QA professional is often a compliance requirement, not just a preference. Contract research organizations and semiconductor fabs are also consistent sponsors in this category.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from QA Engineer to QA Manager?
A significant change in job duties, title, or SOC code typically requires an amended H-1B petition before you begin working in the new role. Your employer files the amendment with USCIS, which also triggers a new LCA at the prevailing wage for the manager-level SOC code. Working in a materially different role without an approved amendment puts your status at risk, so confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before the promotion takes effect.
Can a Quality Assurance Manager position support a green card through PERM?
Yes, QA Manager roles are regularly sponsored through the PERM labor certification process under the EB-2 or EB-3 preference categories, depending on the degree requirement the employer sets. DOL requires the employer to conduct a genuine recruitment test and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Because QA management requires specialized domain knowledge, employers in regulated industries often successfully complete PERM for this title, particularly where ISO or FDA expertise is a documented requirement.