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Senior Test Automation Engineers are among the more consistently sponsored H-1B visa roles in tech, with demand concentrated at software companies, financial institutions, and enterprise SaaS firms. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, and employers with active LCA filing history in QA and software testing are your strongest targets.
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Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/SDET). At Barclays, our vision is clear to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will be part of our eTrading Technology team. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness advanced technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the role
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities
- Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
- Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
- Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
- Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
- Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
Vice President Expectations
- To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
- If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
- Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
- Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
- Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
- Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful as a Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/SDET), you should have:
- Validated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
- Considerable knowledge of software testing principles with a clear focus on test automation over manual testing.
- Ample understanding of test automation design patterns, test data management, and reporting.
- Considerable experience with Java programming, Linux/Unix, Gitlab, Maven, Gradle, TestNG, CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with ability to collaborate with developers to influence quality at code and design level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other highly valued skills include:
- Experience with Trading Platforms and FIX protocol highly preferred.
- Demonstrated accountability with debugging unfamiliar systems, writing documentation, and supporting cross-team efforts.
- Experience with performance testing concepts.
- Quality Intelligence (QI) experience or enthusiast.
- Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
LOCATION
This role is located in our Whippany, NJ office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary / Rate: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
INTRODUCTION
Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/SDET). At Barclays, our vision is clear to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will be part of our eTrading Technology team. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness advanced technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the role
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities
- Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
- Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
- Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
- Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
- Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.
Vice President Expectations
- To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
- If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
- Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
- Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
- Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
- Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful as a Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/SDET), you should have:
- Validated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
- Considerable knowledge of software testing principles with a clear focus on test automation over manual testing.
- Ample understanding of test automation design patterns, test data management, and reporting.
- Considerable experience with Java programming, Linux/Unix, Gitlab, Maven, Gradle, TestNG, CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with ability to collaborate with developers to influence quality at code and design level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other highly valued skills include:
- Experience with Trading Platforms and FIX protocol highly preferred.
- Demonstrated accountability with debugging unfamiliar systems, writing documentation, and supporting cross-team efforts.
- Experience with performance testing concepts.
- Quality Intelligence (QI) experience or enthusiast.
- Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
LOCATION
This role is located in our Whippany, NJ office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary / Rate: $170,000.00 - $230,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Test Automation Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
Senior Test Automation Engineer roles are typically filed under SOC 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers). Confirm job postings align with this classification before applying, mismatched SOC codes can complicate your LCA and I-129 filing.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's employer profiles to see which companies have filed LCAs specifically for QA and test automation roles. This filters out employers who sponsor broadly but haven't actually filed for your occupation code.
Document your automation stack in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for QA roles. A resume that explicitly lists your frameworks, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, pytest, alongside degree-level reasoning strengthens your employer's petition and reduces RFE risk.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT or cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your work authorization during the H-1B transition. Filter your search to E-Verify participants before investing time in the interview process.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know the DOL floor and can assess whether an offer is LCA-compliant.
Request premium processing if your timeline is tight
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If you're approaching the end of OPT or a grace period, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, USCIS commits to a 15-business-day decision on the I-129.
H-1B Visa Senior Test Automation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Test Automation Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles focused on scripting frameworks, CI/CD pipeline integration, and enterprise QA architecture typically meet this threshold. Roles where any general degree is accepted may face a specialty occupation RFE.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for test automation roles?
Financial services, enterprise software, healthcare IT, and large e-commerce platforms file the most H-1B LCAs for QA and test automation positions. These industries maintain dedicated QA engineering teams and have established H-1B filing workflows. You can identify active sponsors for your specific occupation code using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA filing history by job category.
Can a Senior Test Automation Engineer role be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning a higher education institution, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. The role itself doesn't determine cap-exempt status. Most private-sector employers filing for this title are cap-subject, so you'll need to go through the H-1B lottery unless you're transferring an approved petition from a previous cap year.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers and the new role involves different automation tools or responsibilities?
A material change in job duties requires your new employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS, even if the job title stays the same. Shifting from manual-plus-automation QA to a fully automated pipeline role, or moving into a test architecture or DevOps-adjacent function, can constitute a material change. Your new employer's immigration counsel should assess whether an amendment is needed before you start.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Senior Test Automation Engineers?
The most direct method is reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data filtered by SOC code 15-1253 and job title. This shows which employers have recently certified wages for QA and test automation positions, confirming they've actively filed rather than just claiming they sponsor visas. Migrate Mate aggregates this data so you can search by role and employer without downloading raw disclosure files.