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Software QA Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech because many mid-size and large employers sponsor H-1B visas for this title. With STEM OPT giving you up to three years of work authorization, you have real runway to land a role and build toward long-term sponsorship.
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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 Software QA Engineer
Filter by STEM-designated employers
STEM OPT extends your authorization to 36 months, but only with employers enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying. Most large tech and enterprise software companies already participate, making them safer bets for QA roles.
Emphasize automation skills in your resume
Employers filing H-1B petitions for QA engineers typically need a specialty occupation argument. Automation testing with Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks strengthens that case by demonstrating a clear need for specialized technical knowledge, not just general testing.
Target companies with active QA hiring pipelines
Companies that hire QA engineers repeatedly are far more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. Check public labor condition application data to identify employers who have sponsored this job title before applying.
Address your OPT timeline early in the process
Bring up your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Mention your STEM OPT eligibility and H-1B cap-subject timing clearly so hiring managers can plan H-1B filing around the April lottery deadline without surprises.
Get your I-983 training plan right from day one
STEM OPT requires a signed I-983 training plan with your employer documenting how the role relates to your degree. For QA engineers, align the plan to your computer science or engineering coursework to satisfy your DSO and avoid compliance issues.
Pursue certifications that reinforce your specialty occupation case
Credentials like ISTQB, AWS Certified Developer, or relevant testing framework certifications help establish that your QA role requires specialized knowledge. This directly supports your employer's H-1B petition argument for software quality engineering positions.
Software QA Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Software QA Engineers in the United States?
Yes. Software QA Engineer is a specialty occupation that typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, which aligns directly with F-1 OPT eligibility requirements. Both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension apply, giving qualifying students up to 36 months of authorized work experience in this role.
Does a Software QA Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering, and your QA role is directly related to that field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO must approve the extension, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan.
How do I find Software QA Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not applying to roles that will immediately reject you over work authorization. Browse Software QA Engineer listings on Migrate Mate to find employers who have an established history of hiring international candidates and sponsoring H-1B petitions for this job title.
Do Software QA Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly mid-size to large technology companies and enterprise software firms. QA engineering roles that require automation skills, specific testing frameworks, or domain expertise in regulated industries like finance or healthcare tend to have stronger H-1B sponsorship rates. Employers who hire repeatedly for this title and already have immigration counsel in place are the most reliable targets.
What should I include in my I-983 training plan as a Software QA Engineer on STEM OPT?
Your I-983 should describe how your day-to-day QA responsibilities directly apply knowledge from your degree program. Specific elements to document include the testing methodologies you use, any programming or scripting work involved in test automation, tools and frameworks relevant to your coursework, and measurable learning goals. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your STEM extension is granted.