Technology STEM OPT Jobs in Alabama
Technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Auburn, where defense contractors, aerospace firms, and growing software companies actively hire international graduates. Employers like Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and SAIC have filed LCAs for STEM roles including software engineers, data analysts, and systems developers eligible for 24-month STEM OPT extensions.
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team in Montgomery, Alabama (US-AL), United States (US). This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site.
The Quality Analyst will work closely with the State staff, acting as a trusted partner supporting testing standardization, planning and review through the full system life cycle of program projects. The QA will participate in the DDI life cycle for projects ensuring compliance with testing standards and quality of testing outputs. The QA will also advise the Senior QA and the members of the State’s Quality program on testing execution. The Quality analyst will support the NTT DATA project manager and the State Agency Program Manager for each project on activities related to testing.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- In collaboration with State’s quality organization review program testing standards and strategy documentation for gaps, and problems bringing them to the attention of the State leadership.
- Provide advice and suggest updates to the above documentation.
- Develop a strong understanding of business domain, requirements and solution design by attending Development, Design, and Implementation (DDI) meetings and reviewing contractor artifacts that inform the test cases.
- Be familiar with contractual requirements related to testing specifically and support the State in enforcing those requirements.
- Review project test plans and test scripts against requirements and design artifacts to identify testing coverage gaps and issues in test scripts pre-execution. Provide comments and recommendations to the contractor and the State.
- Identify any significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing execution.
- Review testing results, including artifacts providing evidence of testing.
- Work with the State Quality organization to support the business users in their development of UAT test cases.
- Support UAT testers in execution and analysis of UAT test results and associated defects.
- Identify and report requirements with inadequate test coverage.
- Review and comment on testing deliverables created by the contractor.
- Identify any significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing execution.
- Monitor testing activity progress for each testing phase, actual versus planned testing progress as reported on by the testing team (contractor or UAT testers).
- Have a good understanding of multiple software development methodologies and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Provide input to weekly and monthly report of activities, risks, issues, observations, findings, recommendations.
- Support monthly project summary for reporting to CMS.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in IT testing and test case development
- 5+ years of experience in Medicaid domain knowledge related to Claims processing and preferably claims data warehouse
- 3+ years using testing tools and test tracing to requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Skills:
- UAT Testing experience with EDI, Healthcare data, data warehousing
- Experience facilitating meetings
- Experience reviewing test deliverables and processes for quality and completeness
- Experience in test case development, execution, defect identification, and reporting
- Experience developing and reviewing implementation deliverables
- Experience with data conversions, performance testing, parallel testing, security testing, and interface testing
- Experience in working on projects with multiple vendors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $81,400 - $145,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Req ID: 374200
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team in Montgomery, Alabama (US-AL), United States (US). This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site.
The Quality Analyst will work closely with the State staff, acting as a trusted partner supporting testing standardization, planning and review through the full system life cycle of program projects. The QA will participate in the DDI life cycle for projects ensuring compliance with testing standards and quality of testing outputs. The QA will also advise the Senior QA and the members of the State’s Quality program on testing execution. The Quality analyst will support the NTT DATA project manager and the State Agency Program Manager for each project on activities related to testing.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- In collaboration with State’s quality organization review program testing standards and strategy documentation for gaps, and problems bringing them to the attention of the State leadership.
- Provide advice and suggest updates to the above documentation.
- Develop a strong understanding of business domain, requirements and solution design by attending Development, Design, and Implementation (DDI) meetings and reviewing contractor artifacts that inform the test cases.
- Be familiar with contractual requirements related to testing specifically and support the State in enforcing those requirements.
- Review project test plans and test scripts against requirements and design artifacts to identify testing coverage gaps and issues in test scripts pre-execution. Provide comments and recommendations to the contractor and the State.
- Identify any significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing execution.
- Review testing results, including artifacts providing evidence of testing.
- Work with the State Quality organization to support the business users in their development of UAT test cases.
- Support UAT testers in execution and analysis of UAT test results and associated defects.
- Identify and report requirements with inadequate test coverage.
- Review and comment on testing deliverables created by the contractor.
- Identify any significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing execution.
- Monitor testing activity progress for each testing phase, actual versus planned testing progress as reported on by the testing team (contractor or UAT testers).
- Have a good understanding of multiple software development methodologies and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Provide input to weekly and monthly report of activities, risks, issues, observations, findings, recommendations.
- Support monthly project summary for reporting to CMS.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in IT testing and test case development
- 5+ years of experience in Medicaid domain knowledge related to Claims processing and preferably claims data warehouse
- 3+ years using testing tools and test tracing to requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Skills:
- UAT Testing experience with EDI, Healthcare data, data warehousing
- Experience facilitating meetings
- Experience reviewing test deliverables and processes for quality and completeness
- Experience in test case development, execution, defect identification, and reporting
- Experience developing and reviewing implementation deliverables
- Experience with data conversions, performance testing, parallel testing, security testing, and interface testing
- Experience in working on projects with multiple vendors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $81,400 - $145,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Which technology companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Alabama?
Alabama's strongest F-1 STEM OPT sponsors in technology are concentrated in the defense and aerospace sector. Northrop Grumman, Boeing, SAIC, Leidos, and Dynetics in Huntsville have documented LCA filings for software engineers, systems analysts, and data scientists. Birmingham-based firms in fintech and healthcare IT, including Protective Life and BBVA's technology division, have also hired STEM OPT graduates for qualifying roles.
Which cities in Alabama have the most technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Huntsville leads Alabama by a clear margin, driven by its concentration of defense contractors and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center corridor. Birmingham is the second-strongest market, with technology roles in financial services, healthcare IT, and consulting firms. Auburn and Tuscaloosa see smaller but growing demand tied to university research partnerships and regional tech startups. Remote-eligible roles listed by Alabama employers also expand options beyond these cities.
How do I find technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Alabama?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for technology roles in Alabama where employers have a verified history of filing Labor Condition Applications for STEM OPT workers, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process. Searching by city such as Huntsville or Birmingham and filtering by STEM OPT eligibility narrows results to roles where your 24-month extension authorization is a realistic fit for the employer's hiring pattern.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Alabama?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree and require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related STEM field. In Alabama's technology sector, this commonly includes software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, embedded systems developers, data scientists, and network engineers. Roles classified under computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology degree programs appear most frequently in DOL LCA filings across the state.
Are there any Alabama-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT technology sponsorship?
Alabama's defense and aerospace industry concentration means many technology employers hold federal contracts, which can require security clearance eligibility. Some cleared positions restrict sponsorship for candidates who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so filtering for roles without clearance requirements is important for most F-1 students. Additionally, STEM OPT employers in Alabama must be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign a formal training plan, requirements USCIS enforces regardless of state.