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QA Test Engineer roles in software testing, automation, and quality assurance qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Plano, TX (Only Locals)
Duration: 18 Months
Under direct supervision, carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. Assists in the testing of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Documents and works to resolve basic problems. Reports progress on problem resolution to management. Sufficient educational background and/or experience to qualify them to start in quality assurance analysis. 2 - 4 years experience.
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Quality Assurance Test Analyst - Trade Promotion Management The Infinity Quality Assurance Tester will prepare, review and execute User Acceptance test scenarios and test cases.
The candidate meets the following requirements:
- 2-3 years’ experience of testing various technologies; web based applications, mobile devices and iOS platforms including iPads and iPhones
- Experience with various test methodologies specifically waterfall and SCRUM/Agile
- Experience with various testing phases and approaches; functional, regression, integration, performance and end to end
- Ability to work with Business Analysts to ensure full coverage of business requirements and the ability to provide estimates on test execution
- Knowledge and experience with HP Application Lifecycle Management 11.00 (Quality Center)
- Ability to create and execute quality test scripts
- Ability to lead peer reviews of test scenarios and test cases
- Experience with data validation
- Knowledge and experience of defect management
- Team oriented, collaborative with ability to follow direction
- Ability to adapt to ever changing environment
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Previous PepsiCo testing experience
- Knowledge of Trade Promotion Management
- Knowledge of Accenture CAS applications
Qualifications
Bachelors OR Masters.
Additional Information
2-3 years’ experience of testing various technologies; web based applications, mobile devices and iOS platforms including iPads and iPhones.
Location: Plano, TX (Only Locals)
Duration: 18 Months
Under direct supervision, carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. Assists in the testing of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Documents and works to resolve basic problems. Reports progress on problem resolution to management. Sufficient educational background and/or experience to qualify them to start in quality assurance analysis. 2 - 4 years experience.
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Additional Job Details:
Quality Assurance Test Analyst - Trade Promotion Management The Infinity Quality Assurance Tester will prepare, review and execute User Acceptance test scenarios and test cases.
The candidate meets the following requirements:
- 2-3 years’ experience of testing various technologies; web based applications, mobile devices and iOS platforms including iPads and iPhones
- Experience with various test methodologies specifically waterfall and SCRUM/Agile
- Experience with various testing phases and approaches; functional, regression, integration, performance and end to end
- Ability to work with Business Analysts to ensure full coverage of business requirements and the ability to provide estimates on test execution
- Knowledge and experience with HP Application Lifecycle Management 11.00 (Quality Center)
- Ability to create and execute quality test scripts
- Ability to lead peer reviews of test scenarios and test cases
- Experience with data validation
- Knowledge and experience of defect management
- Team oriented, collaborative with ability to follow direction
- Ability to adapt to ever changing environment
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Previous PepsiCo testing experience
- Knowledge of Trade Promotion Management
- Knowledge of Accenture CAS applications
Qualifications
Bachelors OR Masters.
Additional Information
2-3 years’ experience of testing various technologies; web based applications, mobile devices and iOS platforms including iPads and iPhones.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a QA Test Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering codes routinely qualify QA Test Engineer roles, but some IT management degrees don't.
Target employers with active LCA filings for QA roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for QA Test Engineer or software quality positions. LCA history signals an employer already understands work authorization requirements and has HR infrastructure in place.
Draft your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to tie your I-983 learning objectives to specific QA deliverables, such as building automated test suites or reducing defect escape rates. Vague plans draw scrutiny during USCIS review.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the QA Test Engineer SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure for your employer's LCA certification to clear, which directly affects your extension timeline.
File your extension application 90 days before OPT expires
Submit your STEM OPT extension to USCIS at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Filing inside that window gives you cap-gap protection and keeps your work authorization continuous while USCIS adjudicates.
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Find QA Test Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Test Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree carries an eligible CIP code. QA Test Engineer positions typically fall under SOC code 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers), which USCIS recognizes as a STEM occupation. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before your DSO submits your extension request.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for a QA Test Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, and related STEM fields generally support eligibility. The degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list by its CIP code. Applied computing or IT management degrees sometimes fall outside the list, so verify your specific program with your DSO rather than assuming eligibility based on department name.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a QA Test Engineer position?
Your employer and DSO co-sign the I-983, which maps your QA role to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a QA Test Engineer, that means documenting skills you'll develop, such as test automation frameworks, performance testing methods, or CI/CD pipeline integration. USCIS can audit the plan, so objectives must be concrete and directly connected to your degree field, not just a job description reprint.
Does the E-Verify requirement apply to every employer that hires STEM OPT students?
Yes, without exception. Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved, not just willing to enroll later. Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm active enrollment status before you sign an offer. Employers who hire through staffing agencies face additional rules: the end-client site must also meet E-Verify requirements.
Where can I find QA Test Engineer jobs from employers who already support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters QA Test Engineer listings by employers with documented LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already navigated work authorization paperwork for similar roles. Targeting employers with that history reduces the risk of discovering mid-offer that an employer's HR team isn't set up to handle your STEM OPT extension requirements.
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