OPT Test Automation Engineer Jobs
Test Automation Engineer jobs are among the most actively sponsored roles for F-1 OPT students, with employers in tech, finance, and healthcare regularly filing H-1B visa petitions for qualified candidates. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real time 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 Test Automation Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored test automation engineers before are far more likely to do it again. Look for mid-size to large tech and fintech companies with consistent H-1B visa filing records, not just startups without any sponsorship track record.
Lead with your automation stack, not just testing experience
Employers scanning OPT candidates want to see Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium front and center on your resume. A clearly listed tech stack signals you can contribute immediately and reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring an international hire.
Apply early in your OPT window, not at the end
Sponsors need enough runway to prepare an H-1B petition before your status expires. Applying with six or more months remaining on your OPT gives employers the confidence to move forward without feeling rushed into a tight compliance deadline.
Use your STEM OPT extension as a selling point
If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, you likely qualify for a 24-month extension. Mentioning this upfront tells employers they have three full years to sponsor you, which meaningfully reduces their urgency risk.
Highlight CI/CD and DevOps integration experience
Test automation roles that touch Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Docker pipelines are classified more clearly as specialty occupations. That distinction strengthens the employer's H-1B petition and makes your profile a more straightforward sponsorship case.
Get referrals inside engineering teams, not just HR
Engineering managers often have more direct influence over whether a role gets sponsored than recruiters do. A referral from someone inside the team who can vouch for your technical skills frequently unlocks sponsorship conversations that HR-level outreach never would.
Test Automation Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Test Automation Engineers in the United States?
Yes. Test Automation Engineer roles qualify as professional employment under F-1 OPT because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. You can work full time in this role during your post-completion OPT period, and if your degree is in a STEM-designated program, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months.
Do Test Automation Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Test automation is one of the stronger roles for H-1B sponsorship because it clearly meets the specialty occupation standard, requiring specific technical expertise in tools, frameworks, and software development practices. Companies in tech, banking, insurance, and healthcare have consistent H-1B filing histories for this title. Migrate Mate lists Test Automation Engineer roles filtered by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to lead to long-term status.
Does a Test Automation Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your F-1 program was in a STEM-designated field, such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your specific job title. The role itself supports the extension because automation engineering work is directly related to those degree fields. Your DSO at your university's international student office processes the extension request.
What technical skills make OPT candidates more competitive for Test Automation Engineer roles?
Employers prioritize hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium alongside a programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript. Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions is increasingly expected, not optional. Candidates who can demonstrate API testing with tools like Postman or RestAssured, and who understand performance testing concepts, consistently stand out in a competitive OPT applicant pool.
How much time should I leave on my OPT before starting a serious job search for Test Automation roles?
Starting your search with at least six months remaining on your OPT authorization gives employers realistic time to evaluate you, extend an offer, and begin H-1B preparation if needed. Waiting until you have two or three months left significantly reduces your options because most sponsors won't initiate a petition process under that timeline. If you're approaching the end of your initial OPT and haven't secured a role, check whether you qualify to apply for the STEM extension before your authorization expires.