OPT QA Automation Engineer Jobs
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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Location:
Miramar, FL, US, 33027
Dallas, TX, US, 75254
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The QA Automation Test Engineer plays a pivotal role within the ERP Test Engineering organization, responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks that validate SAP solutions across functional, integration and regression testing domains. The core mandate of this role is to execute automation delivery with increasing autonomy – contributing meaningfully to the Tosca framework, driving test coverage across SAP modules, and producing high-quality automation assets that meet established framework standards. The QA Automation Test Engineer works closely with Staff QA Automation Engineer, business analysts, functional subject matter experts, architects and development teams, to define strategy, enforce standards, implementing cutting-edge testing technologies, and delivering measurable improvements in release quality at scale. The QA Automation Test Engineer combines solid SAP process knowledge with hand-on Tosca automation expertise to execute test cycles, support environment readiness, analyze defects and recommend process improvements. This role actively contributes to elevating the automation capabilities of the QA team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain Tosca automated test scripts and reusable components in alignment with framework standards.
- Ensure automation scripts are scalable, maintainable and transferable.
- Identify, investigate and resolve automation script failures, troubleshoot Tosca technical issues and escalate blockers.
- Leverage Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools to execute test cycles.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases and scenarios for SAP modules.
- Evaluate testability of business and technical requirements from business requirements, user stories and solution design documents.
- Perform impact analysis on SAP changes, system upgrades and process modifications.
- Execute root cause analysis on defects identified during automation test execution; document findings and coordinate resolution with development and functional teams.
- Support data availability for automated testing; validate environment readiness by executing and reviewing smoke test results.
- Participate in requirements review sessions and automation readiness meetings; contribute quality risk assessment based on test coverage analysis and defect trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Information Systems) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
3+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance testing and solution design, development.
Extensive experience with test automation tools (Tosca preferred) in SAP environment.
In-depth familiarity with software development, automation testing practices, and quality assurance processes.
Experience in DevOps and Agile technology environments.
Ability to work with increasing autonomy; strong ownership of individual work and automation deliverables.
Native-level proficiency/fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Tricentis Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools.
Experience in one or more SAP functional domains (ex: OTC, FTD, R2R, COM).
SAP upgrade experience (ECC to S/4HANA) strongly preferred.
Knowledgeable in coding practices and design patterns for building maintainable automation frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse roles throughout the organization to develop holistic testing strategies and select appropriate testing frameworks.
Strong ability to creatively troubleshoot problems and work with cross-functional teams.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: QA Tester, Testing, Test Engineer, Quality Assurance, QA, Quality, Technology, Engineering
Job ID: 42311
Location:
Miramar, FL, US, 33027
Dallas, TX, US, 75254
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The QA Automation Test Engineer plays a pivotal role within the ERP Test Engineering organization, responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks that validate SAP solutions across functional, integration and regression testing domains. The core mandate of this role is to execute automation delivery with increasing autonomy – contributing meaningfully to the Tosca framework, driving test coverage across SAP modules, and producing high-quality automation assets that meet established framework standards. The QA Automation Test Engineer works closely with Staff QA Automation Engineer, business analysts, functional subject matter experts, architects and development teams, to define strategy, enforce standards, implementing cutting-edge testing technologies, and delivering measurable improvements in release quality at scale. The QA Automation Test Engineer combines solid SAP process knowledge with hand-on Tosca automation expertise to execute test cycles, support environment readiness, analyze defects and recommend process improvements. This role actively contributes to elevating the automation capabilities of the QA team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain Tosca automated test scripts and reusable components in alignment with framework standards.
- Ensure automation scripts are scalable, maintainable and transferable.
- Identify, investigate and resolve automation script failures, troubleshoot Tosca technical issues and escalate blockers.
- Leverage Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools to execute test cycles.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases and scenarios for SAP modules.
- Evaluate testability of business and technical requirements from business requirements, user stories and solution design documents.
- Perform impact analysis on SAP changes, system upgrades and process modifications.
- Execute root cause analysis on defects identified during automation test execution; document findings and coordinate resolution with development and functional teams.
- Support data availability for automated testing; validate environment readiness by executing and reviewing smoke test results.
- Participate in requirements review sessions and automation readiness meetings; contribute quality risk assessment based on test coverage analysis and defect trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Information Systems) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
3+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance testing and solution design, development.
Extensive experience with test automation tools (Tosca preferred) in SAP environment.
In-depth familiarity with software development, automation testing practices, and quality assurance processes.
Experience in DevOps and Agile technology environments.
Ability to work with increasing autonomy; strong ownership of individual work and automation deliverables.
Native-level proficiency/fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Tricentis Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools.
Experience in one or more SAP functional domains (ex: OTC, FTD, R2R, COM).
SAP upgrade experience (ECC to S/4HANA) strongly preferred.
Knowledgeable in coding practices and design patterns for building maintainable automation frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse roles throughout the organization to develop holistic testing strategies and select appropriate testing frameworks.
Strong ability to creatively troubleshoot problems and work with cross-functional teams.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: QA Tester, Testing, Test Engineer, Quality Assurance, QA, Quality, Technology, Engineering
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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.