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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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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 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.