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QA Lead roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, which covers quality assurance and software testing disciplines. A designated J-1 sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship with your host employer.
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We are looking for highly motivated students to work up to 19 hours/week in the University Support Services QA/Release Management group within the University Information Technology department. Work duties will include quality assurance testing, test automation scripting/development, SDLC and Agile process support and IT project coordination.
Students at this level will do their work under the direction of more experienced UIT-USS staff members. This position provides IT Quality Assurance support to the general university community for mission critical application services.
University Information Technology, the central IT service provider for campus, reports to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the University of Utah’s most critical common IT resources including the campus network; the Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration services; high performance and research computing; information security; teaching and learning technologies; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work on various technical activities such as troubleshooting issues, writing test plans and developing test scripts, creating, maintaining and running automated tests on various University systems and applications, coordinating project work, helping with release management, developing and maintain documentation for various IT processes and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- Are you a current full-time student at the University of Utah or will be in the coming semester?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
* Cover Letter
OPEN DATE 06/17/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN17147N
JOB TITLE UU Student - Computer
WORKING TITLE QA Student Intern
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK SJ
FLSA CODE Nonexempt
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
TYPE Non Benefited Staff / Student
TEMPORARY? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 19
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Part Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Varies based on student’s class schedule
IS THIS A WORK STUDY JOB? No
VP AREA President
DEPARTMENT 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 15.00
CLOSE DATE 07/17/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for highly motivated students to work up to 19 hours/week in the University Support Services QA/Release Management group within the University Information Technology department. Work duties will include quality assurance testing, test automation scripting/development, SDLC and Agile process support and IT project coordination.
Students at this level will do their work under the direction of more experienced UIT-USS staff members. This position provides IT Quality Assurance support to the general university community for mission critical application services.
University Information Technology, the central IT service provider for campus, reports to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the University of Utah’s most critical common IT resources including the campus network; the Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration services; high performance and research computing; information security; teaching and learning technologies; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work on various technical activities such as troubleshooting issues, writing test plans and developing test scripts, creating, maintaining and running automated tests on various University systems and applications, coordinating project work, helping with release management, developing and maintain documentation for various IT processes and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Are you a current full-time student at the University of Utah or will be in the coming semester?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
* Cover Letter
OPEN DATE 06/17/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN17147N
JOB TITLE UU Student - Computer
WORKING TITLE QA Student Intern
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK SJ
FLSA CODE Nonexempt
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
TYPE Non Benefited Staff / Student
TEMPORARY? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 19
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Part Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Varies based on student’s class schedule
IS THIS A WORK STUDY JOB? No
VP AREA President
DEPARTMENT 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 15.00
CLOSE DATE 07/17/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in QA Lead
Document your QA specialization before applying
Gather evidence that your quality assurance expertise is field-specific: certifications like ISTQB or CSTE, test plans you've authored, and metrics from defect reduction initiatives. Designated sponsors evaluate training plans against your documented background, so specificity strengthens your DS-2019 approval.
Target host employers with established J-1 programs
Search for QA Lead openings at technology, manufacturing, and healthcare companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees or Specialists. Host employers familiar with DOL training plan requirements and DS-2019 protocols move through the sponsor coordination process significantly faster.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned QA roles
Filter your QA Lead job search by sponsorship-friendly employers using Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. roles and companies that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways, saving you from manually vetting each employer's hosting history.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
The J-1 Specialist category requires your QA Lead duties to fall outside standard Trainee scope, typically requiring recognized expertise. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET profile for Quality Control Analysts to confirm your responsibilities reflect specialized professional-level work.
Negotiate training plan details before the offer stage
Your DS-2019 is tied to a structured training plan your host employer submits to the designated sponsor. Confirm with the hiring team which testing methodologies, tools, and project phases appear in that plan before you accept an offer, since amendments after issuance delay your start date.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants in Trainee and Specialist categories are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain other visa statuses. Ask your designated sponsor whether your specific program and funding source trigger this requirement before signing your training agreement.
QA Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to QA Lead professionals?
Most QA Lead candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they are early-career professionals within five years of graduation, or the J-1 Specialist category if they have significant recognized expertise in quality assurance. The Specialist category suits senior QA professionals whose experience exceeds what a structured training program would normally cover. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a QA Lead?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your training plan compliance, and acts as your official program administrator. Your host employer is the company where you perform QA Lead duties, but it is not the legal visa sponsor.
How do I find QA Lead host employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Many employers are unfamiliar with hosting J-1 participants and will not list it in job postings. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies and QA Lead roles that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Once you have a target employer, you can work with a designated sponsor organization to walk the employer through the DS-2019 and training plan process.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a QA Lead role?
A valid J-1 training plan for a QA Lead position must specify the testing methodologies you will practice, the tools and systems involved, measurable learning objectives, and a phase-by-phase schedule. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan for regulatory compliance, and your host employer must sign it. Vague plans that simply restate your existing job description are routinely rejected.
Can I transition from J-1 status to a work visa after my QA Lead placement ends?
A transition is possible but depends on whether you are subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). If your J-1 program was government-funded or your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you must fulfill that requirement or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B visa or similar status. Confirm your obligation with your designated sponsor before your program ends.