H-1B Visa Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs
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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Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practices.
We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration.
We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.
Compensation for NYC: 100000 - 180000 USD Gross per year based on your interview results.
Responsibilities
A functional testing role — no development or scripting required. The CATT Analyst designs, executes, and validates automated test suites within the Calypso platform across regression, integration, message, and report testing phases. The analyst works alongside a CATT Architect and Developer but owns the functional test layer end-to-end.
Test Case Creation
- Write structured test cases from functional specs and business requirements
- Cover the full trade lifecycle: booking, amendment (economic/non-economic), cancellation, termination, roll-over, fixings, corporate actions
- Define expected results and acceptance criteria per test case
- Maintain and version-control test case libraries across all project phases
- Collaborate with the CATT Architect to map test cases to CATT scripts and execution schedules
Regression Testing
- Execute CATT regression packs comparing PROD baseline against Calypso release environments
- Validate trade lifecycle events across 12 in-scope products (Bonds, Repos, T-Bills, FX, FX Fwd/Swap, Structured Deposits/Loans, Call Notice, Corporate Actions, Transfers)
- Perform trade comparison, transfer comparison, and BO object reconciliation
Integration Testing
- Execute integration test suites against live external systems (IMS, SWIFT)
- Validate downstream system behaviour and Trades/Actions outputs
- Run on-demand per interface change or prior to major Calypso releases
Message & Report Testing
- Validate outgoing SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT300, MT320, MT518, MT541, MT543, MT900, MT910, MT940) per product
- Reconcile message content between PROD and Release environments
- Execute EOD report reconciliation: Nostro, Payment Matching, BA Returns, Banking Flow, FWD Ladder
Test Management
- Produce result frameworks, test packs, and defect documentation per phase
- Deliver demos and test results to stakeholders after each phase
- Support go-live and post-go-live stabilization; participate in CATT training delivery
SKILLS
Must have
- 7+ years Calypso technical experience
Essential
- Hands-on Calypso experience — trade booking, UAT, system workflows
- Proven test case writing from functional specifications
- Knowledge of capital markets trade lifecycles (FX, Fixed Income, Money Market, Repos)
- SWIFT messaging standards (MT1xx, MT2xx, MT3xx, MT5xx, MT9xx)
- Reconciliation concepts — trade comparison, BO object processing, transfer matching
- Structured test delivery: design, scripting, validation, go-live, support
Desirable
- Direct CATT experience — regression or integration modules
- Calypso version upgrade project experience
- IMS or SWIFT interface testing in a Calypso context
Nice to have
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Have a willingness to learn new skills
- Must have attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group
- Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
- Any technical knowledge (Writing simple SQL query, be able to read code)
- Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
OTHER
Languages
- English: C1 Advanced
Seniority
- Senior
LOCATION
New York City, United States of America
Req. VR-125839
Calypso
BCM Industry
02/11/2026
Req. VR-125839
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practices.
We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration.
We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.
Compensation for NYC: 100000 - 180000 USD Gross per year based on your interview results.
Responsibilities
A functional testing role — no development or scripting required. The CATT Analyst designs, executes, and validates automated test suites within the Calypso platform across regression, integration, message, and report testing phases. The analyst works alongside a CATT Architect and Developer but owns the functional test layer end-to-end.
Test Case Creation
- Write structured test cases from functional specs and business requirements
- Cover the full trade lifecycle: booking, amendment (economic/non-economic), cancellation, termination, roll-over, fixings, corporate actions
- Define expected results and acceptance criteria per test case
- Maintain and version-control test case libraries across all project phases
- Collaborate with the CATT Architect to map test cases to CATT scripts and execution schedules
Regression Testing
- Execute CATT regression packs comparing PROD baseline against Calypso release environments
- Validate trade lifecycle events across 12 in-scope products (Bonds, Repos, T-Bills, FX, FX Fwd/Swap, Structured Deposits/Loans, Call Notice, Corporate Actions, Transfers)
- Perform trade comparison, transfer comparison, and BO object reconciliation
Integration Testing
- Execute integration test suites against live external systems (IMS, SWIFT)
- Validate downstream system behaviour and Trades/Actions outputs
- Run on-demand per interface change or prior to major Calypso releases
Message & Report Testing
- Validate outgoing SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT300, MT320, MT518, MT541, MT543, MT900, MT910, MT940) per product
- Reconcile message content between PROD and Release environments
- Execute EOD report reconciliation: Nostro, Payment Matching, BA Returns, Banking Flow, FWD Ladder
Test Management
- Produce result frameworks, test packs, and defect documentation per phase
- Deliver demos and test results to stakeholders after each phase
- Support go-live and post-go-live stabilization; participate in CATT training delivery
SKILLS
Must have
- 7+ years Calypso technical experience
Essential
- Hands-on Calypso experience — trade booking, UAT, system workflows
- Proven test case writing from functional specifications
- Knowledge of capital markets trade lifecycles (FX, Fixed Income, Money Market, Repos)
- SWIFT messaging standards (MT1xx, MT2xx, MT3xx, MT5xx, MT9xx)
- Reconciliation concepts — trade comparison, BO object processing, transfer matching
- Structured test delivery: design, scripting, validation, go-live, support
Desirable
- Direct CATT experience — regression or integration modules
- Calypso version upgrade project experience
- IMS or SWIFT interface testing in a Calypso context
Nice to have
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Have a willingness to learn new skills
- Must have attention to detail
- Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group
- Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
- Any technical knowledge (Writing simple SQL query, be able to read code)
- Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
OTHER
Languages
- English: C1 Advanced
Seniority
- Senior
LOCATION
New York City, United States of America
Req. VR-125839
Calypso
BCM Industry
02/11/2026
Req. VR-125839
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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.