Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Quality Assurance Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech, with STEM OPT extension eligibility giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers hiring QA engineers regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making this a strong long-term path for F-1 students.
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TechnoGen, Inc. (formerly known as SYSCOM Technologies) is a Proven Leader in providing full IT Services, Software Development and Solutions for 12+ years. TechnoGen is a Small & Woman Owned Minority Business with GSA Advantage Certification. We have offices in VA, MD & Offshore development centers in India. We have successfully executed 100+ projects for clients ranging from small business and non-profits to Fortune 50 companies and federal, state and local agencies.
TechnoGen leadership has experience guiding highly skilled and certified professionals delivering end to end IT and Business consulting services projects in public and commercial sectors across the globe.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Experience with Business Intelligence systems including Microstrategy and ETL such as Informatica.
- Experience with billing and print/digital media sales systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft accounting system.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience with Salesforce reports.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems is required.
- Experience with complete Software Development Life Cycle including requirements, design, and development and testing.
- 3 or more years’ experience leading team of test engineers or software developers.
- 3 or more years of programming experience with knowledge of programming concepts and practices and have the ability to work closely with developers.
- 5-7 years of experience in the development and execution of test plans and test scripts for large-scale applications.
- 2 years of experience with writing SQL.
- Experience with Java, UNIX and Windows environments.
- Experience with test tools for automated testing and performance testing.
- Security testing.
- Experience with developing or testing ETL.
- Data migration.
- Web-based GUI level testing.
- Report validation including thin client reporting tools.
- User Acceptance Testing.
PLUS:
- Experience with integration testing of 3rd party systems, and cloud based systems.
- Experience with Business Intelligence systems including Microstrategy and ETL such as Informatica.
- Experience with billing and print/digital media sales systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft accounting system.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience with Salesforce reports.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Ability to work independently with various department staff, other state, local and federal agencies to accomplish goals and meet extensive deadlines.
- Knowledge of current Telephony services and Technologies.
- Knowledge of Avaya and/or Cisco platforms, call center features and operations.
- Ability to resolve technical telecommunications problems utilizing multiple vendors/contractors.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to function under pressure and maintain composure in chaotic situations to resolve service related issues.
- Understand Call Center features; such as, Automatic Call Distributions (ACD), Call Vectors, and Vector Directory numbers (VDN).
- Ability to develop work and call flows.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Work with multiple network platforms, such as; WAN, WLAN, Security, Voice, and Video.
- Disseminate information effectively to all teams and customers.
- Understand a large and complex network environment.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
TechnoGen, Inc. (formerly known as SYSCOM Technologies) is a Proven Leader in providing full IT Services, Software Development and Solutions for 12+ years. TechnoGen is a Small & Woman Owned Minority Business with GSA Advantage Certification. We have offices in VA, MD & Offshore development centers in India. We have successfully executed 100+ projects for clients ranging from small business and non-profits to Fortune 50 companies and federal, state and local agencies.
TechnoGen leadership has experience guiding highly skilled and certified professionals delivering end to end IT and Business consulting services projects in public and commercial sectors across the globe.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Experience with Business Intelligence systems including Microstrategy and ETL such as Informatica.
- Experience with billing and print/digital media sales systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft accounting system.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience with Salesforce reports.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems is required.
- Experience with complete Software Development Life Cycle including requirements, design, and development and testing.
- 3 or more years’ experience leading team of test engineers or software developers.
- 3 or more years of programming experience with knowledge of programming concepts and practices and have the ability to work closely with developers.
- 5-7 years of experience in the development and execution of test plans and test scripts for large-scale applications.
- 2 years of experience with writing SQL.
- Experience with Java, UNIX and Windows environments.
- Experience with test tools for automated testing and performance testing.
- Security testing.
- Experience with developing or testing ETL.
- Data migration.
- Web-based GUI level testing.
- Report validation including thin client reporting tools.
- User Acceptance Testing.
PLUS:
- Experience with integration testing of 3rd party systems, and cloud based systems.
- Experience with Business Intelligence systems including Microstrategy and ETL such as Informatica.
- Experience with billing and print/digital media sales systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft accounting system.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience with Salesforce reports.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Ability to work independently with various department staff, other state, local and federal agencies to accomplish goals and meet extensive deadlines.
- Knowledge of current Telephony services and Technologies.
- Knowledge of Avaya and/or Cisco platforms, call center features and operations.
- Ability to resolve technical telecommunications problems utilizing multiple vendors/contractors.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to function under pressure and maintain composure in chaotic situations to resolve service related issues.
- Understand Call Center features; such as, Automatic Call Distributions (ACD), Call Vectors, and Vector Directory numbers (VDN).
- Ability to develop work and call flows.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Work with multiple network platforms, such as; WAN, WLAN, Security, Voice, and Video.
- Disseminate information effectively to all teams and customers.
- Understand a large and complex network environment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Engineer
Target companies with active QA engineering teams
Large software companies and SaaS businesses maintain dedicated QA teams and sponsor visas regularly. Focus your search on employers with established engineering organizations, where QA is a core function rather than an afterthought shared across roles.
Emphasize your STEM degree when applying
QA Engineer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Confirm your degree appears on the STEM designated degree program list before applying.
Highlight automation skills over manual testing
Employers sponsoring visas want to justify the cost. Automation-focused QA engineers who can write test scripts in Python, Java, or Selenium are harder to replace and make a stronger case for sponsorship than manual testers alone.
Use your OPT period to build a testing portfolio
Document QA projects, test frameworks you've built, and bugs you've caught that prevented production incidents. Concrete outcomes tied to business impact strengthen your case for sponsorship by showing measurable value to the employer.
Search for OPT-friendly QA roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to roles that won't consider OPT candidates. Browsing QA engineer listings there gives you a faster path to employers already open to international hires.
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Do Quality Assurance Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM field such as computer science, information technology, or software engineering. The STEM OPT extension adds 24 months to your standard 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Confirm your specific degree program appears on the official STEM designated degree program list maintained by ICE before relying on this.
How do I find Quality Assurance Engineer employers who sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-seeking candidates, so QA engineer listings there are already filtered for sponsorship openness. Beyond that, target mid-to-large software companies and SaaS employers with dedicated engineering teams, since QA is a core function for them and visa sponsorship is a normal part of their hiring process.
Can I work as a QA Engineer on OPT if my degree is not in computer science?
It depends on your degree field and how the employer classifies the role. If your degree is in a STEM-adjacent field like electrical engineering or mathematics, many QA roles will still qualify. If your degree is outside STEM entirely, you can still work on standard 12-month OPT, but you won't be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension.
Do QA Engineer roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Quality Assurance Engineer is a recognized specialty occupation under the H-1B visa, and many software companies sponsor QA engineers regularly. Your odds improve significantly if you work in test automation rather than purely manual QA, since automation skills are specialized, harder to source locally, and easier for employers to justify in an H-1B petition.
What should I do if a QA Engineer job posting doesn't mention visa sponsorship?
Silence on sponsorship in a job posting does not mean the employer won't sponsor. Many companies omit it from listings and decide case by case. Apply if the role is a strong match, and raise your OPT status and future sponsorship needs during the offer stage or late in the interview process once mutual interest is established.
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