STEM OPT QA Test Engineer Jobs
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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Summary
The QA Testing Analyst Lead role for the IT Commercial Technology group, will be responsible for manual testing and act as project test lead for multiple projects. This includes planning and coordinating the testing as well as creating and executing test strategy documents for projects impacting systems in the Commercial Operations areas.
This role requires experience in System Integration Testing (SIT), DR and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Incumbent will be responsible for multiple, concurrent testing efforts as needed. Coordination with project resources is critical (test analysts, project managers and business SME's will be key).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create Test Strategy/Plan Document (working closely with Development team, SME's and Business to ensure full coverage of acceptance criteria to be met during testing).
- Create Systems Integration test cases and test scripts.
- Work with business segment testers as needed to support User Acceptance Testing, working closely with SME's and Business to ensure user criteria are clearly defined and testable, test data is available, and test results and defects are documented and addressed.
- Create and deliver testing estimates, testing metrics (defect metrics), testing implementation plans.
- Create daily/weekly test execution metrics and status reporting.
- Assist the Project Managers to drive project team to defect resolution.
- Partnering with Technical PM and team in the planning, and building of the test environments.
- Leverage existing tools/techniques to streamline and automate wherever possible.
- Actively participate in walk-through, inspection, review and user group meetings for quality assurance.
- Participate in production implementation verification and being accountable for validating system quality.
- Comply with standards of the software development life cycle and follow strategies, plans and procedures within Information Technology software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Coaching, mentoring and leading team members.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Min 5 years of Quality Assurance testing and meeting facilitation experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of test data requirements, planning and conditioning test data for complex test scenarios.
- Test tool experience - Test Management (Quality Center), Automation, Defect Tracking etc.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Previous analytical experience (analyzing problems and analyzing results).
Exempt Status: Yes (not eligible for overtime pay)
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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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.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm any prospective employer is actively enrolled, not just registered. An employer must have a valid E-Verify participation before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension application.
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.
Frequently 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.