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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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QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-the-floor Plant Quality Assurance (PQA) review and approval of cGMP manufacturing processes, procedures, testing methods, documents, and production records.
- Review and approve batch records, MES/EBR, SAP, EDMQ, DQMS, and TrackWise documentation, including deviations, CAPAs, and validations.
- Ensure deviations and quality events are properly triaged, investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Review and assess changes for potential impact to product quality and compliance.
- Support and oversee CAPA, change control, validation, and other Quality System activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Validation, Quality Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Facilities, Environmental, and Contractors to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Provide Quality support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and complex projects.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, serving as a Quality representative when required.
- Support commissioning and qualification activities and GxP application validation, including risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
- Analyze quality data and trends, evaluate compliance issues, and provide recommendations to address quality and operational risks.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects.
- Communicate quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to appropriate levels of management.
- Work independently while effectively leading, influencing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- Experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, deviations, CAPA, change control, and validation.
- Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting NPI, audits/inspections, commissioning, qualification, or GxP validation.
- Knowledge of computer systems validation / computer systems quality assurance is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Strong English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to evaluate compliance issues and interpret quality data/trends.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees and leadership at all organizational levels.
- Non-Standard Shift
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-the-floor Plant Quality Assurance (PQA) review and approval of cGMP manufacturing processes, procedures, testing methods, documents, and production records.
- Review and approve batch records, MES/EBR, SAP, EDMQ, DQMS, and TrackWise documentation, including deviations, CAPAs, and validations.
- Ensure deviations and quality events are properly triaged, investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with procedures and cGMP requirements.
- Review and assess changes for potential impact to product quality and compliance.
- Support and oversee CAPA, change control, validation, and other Quality System activities.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Validation, Quality Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Facilities, Environmental, and Contractors to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Provide Quality support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and complex projects.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, serving as a Quality representative when required.
- Support commissioning and qualification activities and GxP application validation, including risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
- Analyze quality data and trends, evaluate compliance issues, and provide recommendations to address quality and operational risks.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects.
- Communicate quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to appropriate levels of management.
- Work independently while effectively leading, influencing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- Experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, deviations, CAPA, change control, and validation.
- Experience with batch record review and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting NPI, audits/inspections, commissioning, qualification, or GxP validation.
- Knowledge of computer systems validation / computer systems quality assurance is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
- Strong English and Spanish written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to evaluate compliance issues and interpret quality data/trends.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees and leadership at all organizational levels.
- Non-Standard Shift
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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.