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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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 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.