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Quality Assurance Tester roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan with the host employer.
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Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
GPSSample is an Android application (GPSSample - Apps on Google Play) used by public health professionals to conduct gold standard sampling of households in the field. This is the first application with the ability to enumerate all households in an area, to quickly select a sample of the households, and to distribute the selected households back to teams to conduct the field survey. This rapid sampling capacity is critical for public health professionals. The GPSSample application has been used in 14 unique surveys in 6 countries. Please view our website (GPSSample), GitHub documentation (GPS-Sample), and YouTube channel (GPSSample Overview) with multiple videos.
The GPSSample Student Tester and Developer is a critical role for the GPSSample Team. You will be working with the CDC GPSSample Team (4 people), 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Developer, and 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Community of Practice Lead. Your role is critical!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 70% of the student’s time will be spent on field testing the GPSSample application and requires walking around outside. The CDC Team has a detailed Testing SOP outlining studies for the student to conduct tests for and to send the GPSSample lead the zipped exported files after every study is conducted.
- 30% of the student’s time will be spent on learning the GPSSample code (developed in Kotlin) and in writing code (in Kotlin) to fix bugs or to make enhancements. To begin with, the student may work on expanding the documentation of existing code. This piece of the work will be overseen by the current GPSSample developer.
GPSSample Application Testing (70%):
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse through neighborhoods
- Ability to follow application test procedures and to identify issues
- Creates Jira tickets and tracks these across the life cycle
- Can commit to ~7 hours of field testing a week
- Notes places to strengthen the application and increase user acceptance
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, good at following instructions, motivated, and has participated in a field survey in the past. The CDC Team lead will provide hands-on instruction for the first round of testing, but afterwards, she expects that the SOP will be sufficient.
GPSSample Development (30%), preferred:
- Experience with Kotlin programming language
- Experience using Android Studio IDE
- Git version control
- Has own computer. Mac (preferred) or PC
The ideal candidate will have experience in application development or a minimum exposure to the Kotlin language. Use of Git for version control in the past is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university offering a four year degree.
- Completion of freshman year or higher and in good academic standing.
- College transcripts required as part of interview process.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
ABOUT THE JOB
GPSSample is an Android application (GPSSample - Apps on Google Play) used by public health professionals to conduct gold standard sampling of households in the field. This is the first application with the ability to enumerate all households in an area, to quickly select a sample of the households, and to distribute the selected households back to teams to conduct the field survey. This rapid sampling capacity is critical for public health professionals. The GPSSample application has been used in 14 unique surveys in 6 countries. Please view our website (GPSSample), GitHub documentation (GPS-Sample), and YouTube channel (GPSSample Overview) with multiple videos.
The GPSSample Student Tester and Developer is a critical role for the GPSSample Team. You will be working with the CDC GPSSample Team (4 people), 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Developer, and 1 Task Force for Global Health GPSSample Community of Practice Lead. Your role is critical!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 70% of the student’s time will be spent on field testing the GPSSample application and requires walking around outside. The CDC Team has a detailed Testing SOP outlining studies for the student to conduct tests for and to send the GPSSample lead the zipped exported files after every study is conducted.
- 30% of the student’s time will be spent on learning the GPSSample code (developed in Kotlin) and in writing code (in Kotlin) to fix bugs or to make enhancements. To begin with, the student may work on expanding the documentation of existing code. This piece of the work will be overseen by the current GPSSample developer.
GPSSample Application Testing (70%):
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse through neighborhoods
- Ability to follow application test procedures and to identify issues
- Creates Jira tickets and tracks these across the life cycle
- Can commit to ~7 hours of field testing a week
- Notes places to strengthen the application and increase user acceptance
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, good at following instructions, motivated, and has participated in a field survey in the past. The CDC Team lead will provide hands-on instruction for the first round of testing, but afterwards, she expects that the SOP will be sufficient.
GPSSample Development (30%), preferred:
- Experience with Kotlin programming language
- Experience using Android Studio IDE
- Git version control
- Has own computer. Mac (preferred) or PC
The ideal candidate will have experience in application development or a minimum exposure to the Kotlin language. Use of Git for version control in the past is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university offering a four year degree.
- Completion of freshman year or higher and in good academic standing.
- College transcripts required as part of interview process.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Tester
Align your QA credentials with program requirements
The Trainee category requires at least one year of prior QA experience or a relevant degree plus related work. Document your bug-tracking, test-case development, and SDLC exposure before approaching a designated sponsor with your training plan proposal.
Target host employers with structured QA training programs
Software companies and tech-adjacent manufacturers are the most likely host employers for J-1 visa QA Trainees. Look for organizations that already run onboarding rotations across testing, automation, and release cycles, since sponsors require a detailed, stage-by-stage training plan from your host.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned QA roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting Quality Assurance Tester positions that align with exchange visitor program structures. Filtering by role and sponsorship compatibility saves time before you contact a designated sponsor.
Negotiate your training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Your host employer and designated sponsor must agree on a written training plan covering specific QA competencies, tools, and milestones. Get that document drafted and signed before you submit anything to your sponsor, because revisions after DS-2019 issuance delay your program start.
Check the home residency requirement early in your search
Some J-1 Trainees are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which affects H-1B visa and green card timing. Your DS-2019 will note whether this applies, but confirm it with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of program approval. Confirm this with your prospective host before your sponsor submits the training plan, so you don't lose weeks to last-minute employer onboarding.
Quality Assurance Tester J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Quality Assurance Tester role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies and allows QA work directly related to your field of study. If you've already graduated or have at least one year of professional QA experience, the Trainee category is the right fit. Both require a host employer and a written training plan approved by a designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a QA Tester?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and oversee compliance with program regulations. The company where you perform QA work is your host employer. These are two separate relationships, and confusing them can derail your application if you approach the wrong party first.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 QA Trainee?
Search Migrate Mate to identify Quality Assurance Tester positions at U.S. employers that align with J-1 exchange visitor program structures. Once you have a prospective host, your designated sponsor will evaluate whether that employer can support the structured training plan and oversight requirements the program mandates. Finding the host employer is your responsibility, not the sponsor's.
What does the QA Trainee training plan need to include?
Your training plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to QA competencies, such as manual testing methodologies, automated testing tools like Selenium or JIRA workflows, defect lifecycle management, and release validation processes. It should break these into phases with measurable milestones. Your designated sponsor will review the plan, and your host employer must sign it before your DS-2019 is issued.
Can I stay in the United States and switch to an H-1B after my J-1 QA program ends?
Possibly, but the two-year home-country residency requirement may apply to your J-1, which would require you to return home before obtaining an H-1B or immigrant visa. Whether this requirement applies depends on your country of nationality and whether your program received government funding. Check your DS-2019 and confirm with your designated sponsor before making post-program career plans.