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QA Automation Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech because the skill set is highly specific and degree-verifiable, making specialty occupation classification straightforward. Most roles involve designing and maintaining automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. STEM OPT extension eligibility is standard for graduates in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
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INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Job Location - Westlake TX (Day One Onsite - Hybrid)
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience is required
- 4 years of hands-on experience in functional and automation testing
- Experience in Functional and Automation testing of API User Interface
- Strong and hands-on experience with test automation tools Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and Cucumber framework
- Experience with Karate is a must
- Experience with TestNG, Junit
- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, DevOps
- Strong technical skills such as SQL, Java, and AWS, Azure
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and thrive to meet the needs of a fast-paced changing environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and analyze the business requirement based on provided user stories, design and build effective test strategy and test cases that include integration, load, and functional tests
- Conduct requirement elicitation and use advanced modeling techniques such as process flows, data models, system models, and example mapping to capture detailed functional and technical expectations
- Design and develop REST API automation scripts using Java and Rest Assured incorporating request chaining, response validations, schema assertions, and reusable utilities
- Develop UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java for cross-browser end-to-end validation of Salesforce, Angular, and Node.js based web applications
- Configure Standard and Custom Objects for business use cases and create Custom Objects and Custom Fields to meet the business requirements
- Automate business flows using Approval Processes, Process Builder, and Workflow Rules
- Create custom reports based on business needs and associate them with dashboards
- Utilize the Salesforce.com platform extensively including Apex, Data Loader, Workflow Rules, Validation Rules, Reports, Report Types, Custom Objects, Tabs, and Email Services
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 2
- Build and maintain BDD style automation frameworks using Cucumber fully integrated into CICD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub) and use Groovy scripts to schedule and execute automation scripts
- Architect and develop custom automation frameworks such as BDD, TestNG, data-driven, and hybrid models to enable scalable, maintainable, and reusable automated test solutions
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies (planning, grooming, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives) to align QA efforts with sprint objectives and deliverables
- Own the creation, review, and tracking of QA automation tasks in JIRA ensuring all acceptance criteria are tested and traceable
- Collaborate in design and code reviews to ensure scalable, modular, and maintainable test infrastructure across web, API, and backend systems
- Work closely with development and DevOps teams to optimize quality gates, enforce shift-left testing practices, and ensure early defect detection and resolution
- Analyze and validate internal and customer-facing applications by applying black box and white box techniques leveraging deep understanding of business logic and source code execution paths to ensure robust functionality and system integrity
- Collaborate with QA engineers, developers, and database system administrators to troubleshoot test failures across environments including debugging database issues using SQL queries and analyzing web application server logs
- Create and manage detailed test cases and test suites while ensuring strong JIRA integration to maintain end-to-end traceability and support audit compliance
- Own the end-to-end test strategy and automation framework architecture contributing to design reviews and ensuring scalability, maintainability, and comprehensive test coverage across platforms
- Engage with global development teams to promote and implement the best practices in software engineering and quality assurance
- Providing the structure for writing and executing automated tests
LIFE AT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
- Flexible work
- Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
- Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
- Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
- Mentoring, coaching, and learning programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Disaster Relief
DISCLAIMER
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
SALARY TRANSPARENCY
The primary focus is to help organizations design, develop, and optimize their data infrastructure and systems. They help organizations enhance data processes, and leverage data effectively to drive business outcomes.
Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $56,186 to $87,556 /yearly.
This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full-time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
DISCLAIMERS
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion, and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market-leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a QA Automation Engineer
Target companies with active STEM hiring programs
Companies that consistently hire software and QA engineers on OPT tend to have established DSO processes and understand STEM extension requirements. Look for employers with engineering teams of 20 or more, where OPT is a routine workflow, not a one-off exception.
Highlight your automation stack prominently
Employers approving OPT need to justify a specialty occupation. Listing specific frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium, alongside CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions, makes the degree-to-role connection concrete and easier for HR to document.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many hiring managers don't understand OPT timelines. Applying 60 to 90 days before your authorization begins gives employers time to process paperwork and align start dates without feeling rushed, which reduces the chance they withdraw over timing concerns.
Address your STEM extension eligibility upfront
Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this early, ideally in your cover letter or recruiter screen, reassures employers they're getting three years of work authorization, not just one.
Prepare a clear one-paragraph OPT explanation
Most hiring managers at small to midsize companies have never sponsored OPT before. A plain-language explanation of what OPT requires from the employer, essentially just filing a new I-983 for STEM, removes the fear factor and speeds up internal approval.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified OPT-friendly employers
Not every QA Automation Engineer job posting will sponsor OPT. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actively hired OPT students, so you spend time applying to roles where authorization is already understood rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
QA Automation Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Automation Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. QA Automation Engineering typically requires a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related STEM field, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is on that list and the role directly applies your technical training, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months.
What does an employer need to do to hire a QA Automation Engineer on OPT?
For initial OPT, the employer doesn't file anything with USCIS. You work on your EAD, and the employer just needs to verify your employment authorization like any other hire. For the STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan on Form I-983. That's the full employer obligation, no petition, no filing fee.
How do I explain my OPT status to a QA hiring manager who hasn't sponsored international candidates before?
Keep it factual and focused on their workload. Explain that OPT is pre-approved work authorization issued by USCIS, that they don't file any government paperwork for your initial 12 months, and that the STEM extension only requires E-Verify enrollment and a signed training plan. Framing it as low-burden upfront tends to move the conversation forward faster than leading with visa terminology.
Are QA Automation Engineer roles easier to get on OPT than general software engineering jobs?
QA Automation roles can be more accessible because the skill set is specific and measurable. Employers can clearly connect a computer science or software engineering degree to test automation work, which makes the specialty occupation justification straightforward. Competition is also somewhat lower than for general software development roles. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring QA Automation Engineers on OPT right now.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a QA Automation Engineer position?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period on initial OPT. During STEM OPT extension, the limit is 150 cumulative days of unemployment across both periods combined. If you find a new QA Automation Engineer role within that window, you update your SEVIS record with your DSO and continue working. Staying active in your job search and documenting your efforts during the gap is important for maintaining good standing with your school.