H-1B Visa Test Lead Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Test Leads sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role demands a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring your status for up to three years with extension possible.
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The Automation Test Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end test automation strategies across projects. This role involves leading a team of automation engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, improving testing efficiency, and driving automation adoption across the QA lifecycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Total 10 years of experience into QA
- Define and implement the automation strategy aligned with project and organizational goals
- Test data management and environment setup knowledge
- Risk-based testing and defect lifecycle management
- Estimate and establish automation efforts, timelines, and resource requirements
- Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines e.g. Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility testing
- Oversee automated test creation, execution, and maintenance
- Analyze automation results and provide actionable insights
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and business teams
- Collaborate with product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Drive shift-left testing and continuous testing practices
- Test case and test script design and development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience in automation tools Selenium
- Proficiency in programming languages Java
- Experience with API testing tools REST Assured, Postman
- Hands-on with CI/CD tools Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Test frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, BDD, Cucumber, Spec Flow
- Version control systems: Git
- Playwright knowledge good to have
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $33.81/hour - $52.82/hour
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 16 days)
Published 12 hours ago
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
The Automation Test Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end test automation strategies across projects. This role involves leading a team of automation engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, improving testing efficiency, and driving automation adoption across the QA lifecycle.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Total 10 years of experience into QA
- Define and implement the automation strategy aligned with project and organizational goals
- Test data management and environment setup knowledge
- Risk-based testing and defect lifecycle management
- Estimate and establish automation efforts, timelines, and resource requirements
- Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines e.g. Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Ensure cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility testing
- Oversee automated test creation, execution, and maintenance
- Analyze automation results and provide actionable insights
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and business teams
- Collaborate with product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Drive shift-left testing and continuous testing practices
- Test case and test script design and development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience in automation tools Selenium
- Proficiency in programming languages Java
- Experience with API testing tools REST Assured, Postman
- Hands-on with CI/CD tools Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
- Test frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, BDD, Cucumber, Spec Flow
- Version control systems: Git
- Playwright knowledge good to have
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $33.81/hour - $52.82/hour
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 16 days)
Published 12 hours ago
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Test Lead
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and map your degree field to the listed knowledge requirements. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree directly relates to the Test Lead duties, not just to technology broadly.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find companies that have already certified LCAs for QA and test engineering roles. Prior H-1B visa filings in your occupation signal an established sponsorship process and reduce the risk of an employer learning the system at your expense.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage at the worksite level, so knowing the Level I through Level IV range lets you negotiate without tripping the LCA compliance floor.
Clarify multi-site work before the LCA is filed
If the role involves testing at client sites, remote sprints, or rotating project locations, tell your employer early. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite not listed on the original, so undisclosed locations can create compliance gaps that delay your start date.
Align your offer letter to the I-129 petition
USCIS compares your job offer letter against the I-129 specialty occupation description. Make sure your title, listed duties, and required degree field in the offer letter match what your employer documents in the petition, especially the minimum education requirement.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If a contract ends or a layoff occurs, you have a 60-day grace period under H-1B rules. File for a change of employer or new petition before that window closes. Waiting until the last week limits your options if USCIS requests additional evidence.
H-1B Visa Test Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Test Lead roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties listed in the petition, so your employer's job description must demonstrate that degree-level theoretical knowledge is a genuine requirement, not just a preference.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Test Lead roles?
Browse Test Lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for QA and testing roles. Cross-referencing LCA disclosure data gives you a concrete signal of sponsorship willingness before you apply, saving time on outreach to companies that have never navigated the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Test Lead contract ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the last day of employment, during which you can seek a new H-1B employer, file for a change of status, or make other arrangements. Your employer is responsible for the return transportation cost if they terminate the relationship. Acting quickly matters because the grace period does not reset if you find a short-term role in between.
Can my employer file one LCA if I'll be testing at multiple client sites?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll work for more than a few days outside the primary location listed on the original filing. If your Test Lead role involves on-site client sprints, travel to QA labs, or rotating project locations, your employer must certify additional LCAs covering those addresses before you work there.
Does H-1B sponsorship for a Test Lead role affect my path to a green card?
H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while holding the visa without it being treated as evidence of immigrant intent. Test Lead roles typically fall under EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require your employer to complete a PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the immigrant petition with USCIS.