H-1B Visa Software QA Engineer Jobs
Software QA Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap lottery runs each spring for October 1 start dates.
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Job Type: Contract (W2 Role)
Location: Onsite – Indiana
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing automated test scripts, identifying defects, and ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Develop and execute test cases based on business and technical requirements.
- Identify, document, track, and report software defects.
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to resolve issues.
- Participate in test planning, test execution, and test result analysis.
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
- Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintain test automation frameworks and improve test coverage.
- Prepare and maintain test documentation, test reports, and defect logs.
- Ensure applications meet quality standards before release.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
- Hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Good knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Understanding of manual testing concepts and software testing methodologies.
- Experience in writing and executing test cases and test scripts.
- Knowledge of API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Familiarity with SQL queries and database testing.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of defect tracking tools such as Jira.
- Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Page Object Model (POM).
- Exposure to Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD platforms.
- Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Automation Tester
Job Type: Contract (W2 Role)
Location: Onsite – Indiana
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Automation Tester to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software testing, test automation, and quality assurance. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing automated test scripts, identifying defects, and ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Develop and execute test cases based on business and technical requirements.
- Identify, document, track, and report software defects.
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to resolve issues.
- Participate in test planning, test execution, and test result analysis.
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
- Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintain test automation frameworks and improve test coverage.
- Prepare and maintain test documentation, test reports, and defect logs.
- Ensure applications meet quality standards before release.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
- Hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Good knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Understanding of manual testing concepts and software testing methodologies.
- Experience in writing and executing test cases and test scripts.
- Knowledge of API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Familiarity with SQL queries and database testing.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of defect tracking tools such as Jira.
- Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Page Object Model (POM).
- Exposure to Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD platforms.
- Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software QA Engineer
Map your degree to QA specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to quality assurance work. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly, but an unrelated degree needs supporting coursework or a credential evaluation to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search QA Engineer roles filtered by employers with active Labor Condition Application filings. Employers who've filed LCAs for this occupation code have already cleared DOL certification, cutting weeks off your sponsorship timeline.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for your metro area before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level, and underpaying triggers DOL back-wage liability for the employer.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT, working for a non-E-Verify employer blocks STEM OPT extension eligibility, and many QA-heavy tech employers forget to check enrollment status before extending offers. Confirm E-Verify status during the interview stage, not after signing.
Build a QA-specific skills portfolio before filing
USCIS scrutinizes QA roles more than pure development roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Document your use of tools like Selenium, JIRA, or CI/CD pipelines in offer letters and job descriptions to strengthen the employer's I-129 petition narrative.
Time your offer letter around the lottery window
H-1B registration opens in March, and USCIS only accepts I-129 petitions for selected registrants. Get your offer letter finalized by late February so your employer can register you during the 30-day window and file promptly if selected.
H-1B Visa Software QA Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software QA Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles described only as requiring general technical aptitude or where any degree qualifies are more likely to face an RFE from USCIS. Your employer's job description should tie specific QA responsibilities to degree-level knowledge in a technical discipline.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Software QA Engineers?
Software companies, cloud infrastructure firms, financial technology employers, and healthcare technology companies are consistent H-1B sponsors for QA roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for QA Engineer occupation codes, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this job title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new QA role without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under portability rules, if you've had an approved I-140 pending for 180 days or more, you can transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the green card process. QA engineering roles generally fall within the same SOC code family, but your new employer's immigration attorney should confirm the occupational classification before filing the H-1B transfer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect QA Engineer job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. QA Engineer wages are set by geographic area and skill tier, so an offer that meets prevailing wage in one city may fall short in a higher-cost market. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current wage level for your role before evaluating any offer, and flag discrepancies to the employer before they file the LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA Engineer role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. During that window, you can't work, but you can interview and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. If the transfer is filed before the grace period expires and the petition is non-frivolous, you're authorized to work for the new employer while USCIS adjudicates it.