OPT QA Test Engineer Jobs
QA Test Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech because employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this title. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related field) gives you meaningful runway to land a role and convert to long-term sponsorship.
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Summary
The QA Testing Analyst Lead role for the IT Commercial Technology group, will be responsible for manual testing and act as project test lead for multiple projects. This includes planning and coordinating the testing as well as creating and executing test strategy documents for projects impacting systems in the Commercial Operations areas.
This role requires experience in System Integration Testing (SIT), DR and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Incumbent will be responsible for multiple, concurrent testing efforts as needed. Coordination with project resources is critical (test analysts, project managers and business SME's will be key).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create Test Strategy/Plan Document (working closely with Development team, SME's and Business to ensure full coverage of acceptance criteria to be met during testing).
- Create Systems Integration test cases and test scripts.
- Work with business segment testers as needed to support User Acceptance Testing, working closely with SME's and Business to ensure user criteria are clearly defined and testable, test data is available, and test results and defects are documented and addressed.
- Create and deliver testing estimates, testing metrics (defect metrics), testing implementation plans.
- Create daily/weekly test execution metrics and status reporting.
- Assist the Project Managers to drive project team to defect resolution.
- Partnering with Technical PM and team in the planning, and building of the test environments.
- Leverage existing tools/techniques to streamline and automate wherever possible.
- Actively participate in walk-through, inspection, review and user group meetings for quality assurance.
- Participate in production implementation verification and being accountable for validating system quality.
- Comply with standards of the software development life cycle and follow strategies, plans and procedures within Information Technology software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Coaching, mentoring and leading team members.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Min 5 years of Quality Assurance testing and meeting facilitation experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of test data requirements, planning and conditioning test data for complex test scenarios.
- Test tool experience - Test Management (Quality Center), Automation, Defect Tracking etc.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Previous analytical experience (analyzing problems and analyzing results).
Exempt Status: Yes (not eligible for overtime pay)
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a QA Test Engineer
Filter for STEM OPT-compatible employers
Target companies that have filed H-1B petitions for QA or software quality roles in the past. Prior H-1B filings are a reliable signal that a company already has the legal infrastructure and willingness to sponsor work visas for this role.
Lead with automation skills on your resume
Employers sponsoring visas want to justify the investment. Selenium, Cypress, Appium, and API testing experience signal a specialty occupation clearly, which strengthens both your hire case and any future H-1B petition for your role.
Apply early in your OPT window
QA hiring cycles and H-1B sponsorship timelines take longer than most candidates expect. Applying within the first three months of your OPT authorization gives you time to onboard, prove yourself, and initiate sponsorship before your status becomes urgent.
Clarify the STEM extension upfront
If your degree qualifies, your 24-month STEM extension gives employers a three-year total window, which covers two full H-1B cap cycles. Mentioning this early removes a common objection from hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT timelines.
Target mid-size tech and SaaS companies
Startups under 50 employees often lack immigration counsel. Enterprise companies move slowly. Mid-size SaaS and product companies frequently sponsor QA engineers and have enough HR infrastructure to actually complete the process efficiently.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
QA Test Engineer roles that require a specific technical degree are far easier to sponsor than generalist QA positions. Ensure your job description reflects degree-level requirements, not just preferred qualifications, before sponsorship conversations begin.
QA Test Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a QA Test Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, computer engineering, or software engineering. The extension is tied to your degree, not the job title. If your school's program appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month extension through your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
Do QA Test Engineer jobs commonly lead to H-1B sponsorship?
QA Test Engineer is a recognized specialty occupation for H-1B purposes when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Many mid-size and enterprise tech companies have sponsored this title historically. Migrate Mate lets you browse QA Test Engineer roles specifically listed as visa-sponsorship friendly, which narrows your search to employers already open to the process.
What counts as valid OPT employment for a QA Test Engineer?
Your employment must be directly related to your degree field and constitute at least 20 hours of work per week. A QA Test Engineer role at a software company is typically a clean fit for a computer science or information systems graduate. Contract and W-2 positions both count, but you must report any job changes to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record current.
Can I work as a QA Test Engineer through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but with caveats. Staffing agency placements count as valid OPT employment as long as the work is related to your degree. The agency is your employer of record, so they bear the reporting obligations. For STEM OPT specifically, the end client where you perform the work must also be E-Verify enrolled, not just the staffing agency itself, which adds a layer of verification before you accept the placement.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before the April 1 cap-subject filing date and you are in a valid OPT period at that point, you may be eligible for cap-gap protection, which automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30 of that year. If your OPT expires before an H-1B is filed or selected, you would need to leave the country or identify an alternative status. Starting the sponsorship conversation early in your OPT window is the most reliable way to avoid this gap.