STEM OPT Quality Assurance Tester Jobs
Quality Assurance Tester roles in software and hardware testing qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT year. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field must align with the CIP code on your I-20.
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TD Bank is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". For more information visit www.td.com
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Mobile Application Software QA Tester Summary
On behalf of our client Procom Services is searching for a Mobile Application Software QA Tester to test mobile applications running on iOS or Android devices. The Quality Assurance Tester (QA.T) role is to read, review, run test cases and capture screenshots of successful or unsuccessful test activity within the HP QC tool for in-house software application development, information system launches, and operations systems enhancements. This individual will inform the QA analyst associated with the project of the variances/ defects found, re-test the functionality once the variances / defects have been addressed and also inform the QA analyst of any updates to the test steps, as required.
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Job Details
A vacancy exists for a QA Tester to join the team and be responsible for MOBILE application testing. As part of this team, prime responsibility will be to:
- Test mobile banking applications across cellular phones and tablets
- Test updates to mobile operating systems
- Review scenarios and HP QC content to understand test requirements
- Participate in data requisitioning
- Run identified test cases for identified functionality
- Inform QA analyst of actual results that defer from the expected results
- Identify and document variances/defects in User Experience, Usability, process flows, identified functionalities and communicate them to the team
- Participate in variance / defect reviews
- Engage with development team to resolve identified variances
- Assist in the preparation of test result walkthroughs / presentations to the project team and business representatives
Under supervision the QA Tester will participate in data requests, report generation, defect reviews and specified project status meetings.
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Start Date
ASAP
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Assignment Length
3 months+ extensions up to two years
Qualifications
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Mandatory Skills
- Very familiar with smartphones and tablets: at least 1 year mobile application test experience on iOS, or Android devices
- Previous engagement on projects using Rapid Application Development process – Agile / Scrum
- Familiarity with online banking applications: Web or mobile platform based
- Solid understanding of QA methodology and practices, within SDLC
- Intrigued by technology and new applications
- Familiar with HPQC
- Strong MS Office skills
- Effective communicator
- Team player
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
TD Bank is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". For more information visit www.td.com
Job Description
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Summary
On behalf of our client Procom Services is searching for a Mobile Application Software QA Tester to test mobile applications running on iOS or Android devices. The Quality Assurance Tester (QA.T) role is to read, review, run test cases and capture screenshots of successful or unsuccessful test activity within the HP QC tool for in-house software application development, information system launches, and operations systems enhancements. This individual will inform the QA analyst associated with the project of the variances/ defects found, re-test the functionality once the variances / defects have been addressed and also inform the QA analyst of any updates to the test steps, as required.
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Job Details
A vacancy exists for a QA Tester to join the team and be responsible for MOBILE application testing. As part of this team, prime responsibility will be to:
- Test mobile banking applications across cellular phones and tablets
- Test updates to mobile operating systems
- Review scenarios and HP QC content to understand test requirements
- Participate in data requisitioning
- Run identified test cases for identified functionality
- Inform QA analyst of actual results that defer from the expected results
- Identify and document variances/defects in User Experience, Usability, process flows, identified functionalities and communicate them to the team
- Participate in variance / defect reviews
- Engage with development team to resolve identified variances
- Assist in the preparation of test result walkthroughs / presentations to the project team and business representatives
Under supervision the QA Tester will participate in data requests, report generation, defect reviews and specified project status meetings.
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Start Date
ASAP
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Assignment Length
3 months+ extensions up to two years
Qualifications
Mobile Application Software QA Tester Mandatory Skills
- Very familiar with smartphones and tablets: at least 1 year mobile application test experience on iOS, or Android devices
- Previous engagement on projects using Rapid Application Development process – Agile / Scrum
- Familiarity with online banking applications: Web or mobile platform based
- Solid understanding of QA methodology and practices, within SDLC
- Intrigued by technology and new applications
- Familiar with HPQC
- Strong MS Office skills
- Effective communicator
- Team player
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Quality Assurance Tester
Verify your CIP code matches QA roles
Pull your I-20 and confirm your CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field like computer science or information systems. A mismatch between your listed major and a QA Tester role can get your STEM OPT extension denied before it starts.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm any company you're targeting is actively enrolled before you apply. An unenrolled employer cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor you.
Build a training plan tied to QA competencies
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives your employer will supervise, so draft goals around test automation frameworks, defect lifecycle management, or SDLC participation. Vague objectives like 'gain experience' are the most common reason DSOs send training plans back for revision.
Target companies with active software testing LCAs
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under QA or software testing job categories. Consistent LCA filings signal that a company has already built internal processes for hiring international workers in technical roles.
Find STEM OPT-ready QA roles on Migrate Mate
Search Quality Assurance Tester positions on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers verified against E-Verify enrollment and DOL LCA filing history. That saves you from applying to companies that have never navigated STEM OPT paperwork for technical roles.
Time your STEM OPT application around your offer letter
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Get your I-983 signed by your employer before your DSO can issue a new I-20, so delays on the employer side don't compress your filing window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Tester role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer classifies the role under a STEM-eligible occupation and your degree is in a STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. QA Tester positions in software development environments typically fall under computer and information science or engineering categories. Confirm the match with your DSO before filing, since your I-20 CIP code must support the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies when I accept a QA Tester job on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension is approved and must remain enrolled throughout your authorization period. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement, not a company preference. You can confirm enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before you sign an offer letter. If the company is not enrolled, your extension cannot be authorized regardless of the role.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a QA Tester position?
Your I-983 must describe the practical training goals your employer will supervise, including specific QA competencies like test case design, defect tracking, regression testing, or test automation. Both you and a company supervisor must sign the form. Your DSO will review it before issuing the updated I-20 needed for your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS. Generic objectives are the most common reason plans get rejected.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a QA Tester awaiting an H-1B decision?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the petition targets. You can continue working as a QA Tester in the same role during that period. USCIS guidance confirms this extension is automatic and does not require a separate filing.
Where can I find Quality Assurance Tester jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters QA Tester listings by employers verified against E-Verify enrollment and DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're not sorting through postings from companies with no track record of hiring international candidates. The O*NET occupation profile for Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers can also help you identify whether a specific role description aligns with your STEM degree and training plan objectives.