Technology Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's technology sector is anchored by companies like Microsoft, Oracle, and Honeywell in San Juan, plus growing startups in Bayamón and Carolina. The island's status as a U.S. territory means no visa requirements for mainland companies, but international workers still need sponsorship for roles in software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
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Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Work Arrangement: This position requires working onsite in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Position Summary
The QA Tester is responsible for ensuring that software releases are stable, functional, and ready for production through hands-on manual testing. This is primarily a manual QA testing position focused on executing test cases during functional, sanity, and regression testing cycles. The tester will identify and document defects, maintain test cases, validate testing environments, and work closely with QA and Development teams to ensure applications meet quality requirements before release.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases for functional, sanity, and regression testing.
- Test new software releases, enhancements, fixes, and application changes.
- Identify, document, and report software defects clearly and accurately.
- Retest resolved defects and confirm that fixes work as expected.
- Create, maintain, and update test cases using JIRA/Xray.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test profiles, and test data.
- Validate testing environments before beginning test execution.
- Perform impact analysis to determine the appropriate regression testing scope following application changes.
- Document test execution results and maintain evidence of completed testing.
- Work closely with developers and QA team members to investigate and resolve defects.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including daily meetings, sprint planning, and defect reviews.
- Support testing activities for special projects, application enhancements, production fixes, and other QA initiatives.
- Maintain clear and accurate testing documentation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and software quality.
Key Deliverables
- Test Plans
- Test Cases
- Test Scenarios and Profiles
- Test Data
- Test Execution Results
- Testing Evidence
- Defect Reports and Tracking
- Regression Testing Results
- QA Documentation
Required Qualifications
- Experience performing manual software testing.
- Experience with functional, regression, and sanity testing.
- Experience creating and executing test cases.
- Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
- Experience using JIRA and Xray, or similar test-management and defect-tracking tools.
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Experience performing impact analysis and determining regression testing scope.
- Ability to document testing activities and results clearly and accurately.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow detailed testing procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Experience working with developers, business analysts, and other QA professionals.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience testing enterprise or financial applications is a plus.
Important: This is primarily a MANUAL TESTING position and requires working 100% ONSITE in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Candidates should be comfortable performing hands-on manual testing as a primary responsibility of the role.
QA Tester
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Work Arrangement: This position requires working onsite in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Position Summary
The QA Tester is responsible for ensuring that software releases are stable, functional, and ready for production through hands-on manual testing. This is primarily a manual QA testing position focused on executing test cases during functional, sanity, and regression testing cycles. The tester will identify and document defects, maintain test cases, validate testing environments, and work closely with QA and Development teams to ensure applications meet quality requirements before release.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases for functional, sanity, and regression testing.
- Test new software releases, enhancements, fixes, and application changes.
- Identify, document, and report software defects clearly and accurately.
- Retest resolved defects and confirm that fixes work as expected.
- Create, maintain, and update test cases using JIRA/Xray.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test profiles, and test data.
- Validate testing environments before beginning test execution.
- Perform impact analysis to determine the appropriate regression testing scope following application changes.
- Document test execution results and maintain evidence of completed testing.
- Work closely with developers and QA team members to investigate and resolve defects.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including daily meetings, sprint planning, and defect reviews.
- Support testing activities for special projects, application enhancements, production fixes, and other QA initiatives.
- Maintain clear and accurate testing documentation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and software quality.
Key Deliverables
- Test Plans
- Test Cases
- Test Scenarios and Profiles
- Test Data
- Test Execution Results
- Testing Evidence
- Defect Reports and Tracking
- Regression Testing Results
- QA Documentation
Required Qualifications
- Experience performing manual software testing.
- Experience with functional, regression, and sanity testing.
- Experience creating and executing test cases.
- Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
- Experience using JIRA and Xray, or similar test-management and defect-tracking tools.
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Experience performing impact analysis and determining regression testing scope.
- Ability to document testing activities and results clearly and accurately.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow detailed testing procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple testing activities and deadlines.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Experience working with developers, business analysts, and other QA professionals.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience testing enterprise or financial applications is a plus.
Important: This is primarily a MANUAL TESTING position and requires working 100% ONSITE in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Candidates should be comfortable performing hands-on manual testing as a primary responsibility of the role.
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Which technology companies sponsor visas in Puerto Rico?
Major technology employers in Puerto Rico include Microsoft, Oracle, Honeywell, and Evertec, primarily located in San Juan's financial district. Pharmaceutical companies like Amgen and Pfizer also hire technology professionals for their manufacturing operations. Emerging fintech and health tech startups in the Bayamón area increasingly sponsor visas for specialized software engineering and data science roles.
How to find technology visa sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international technology professionals with Puerto Rico employers who sponsor work visas. Focus your search on San Juan's financial and business districts where most tech companies operate. Many mainland U.S. technology companies with Puerto Rico operations actively recruit internationally for software development, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure positions that require specialized skills.
Which visa types are most common for technology roles in Puerto Rico?
H-1B visas dominate technology sponsorship in Puerto Rico, particularly for software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists. O-1 visas are used for senior technology leaders and specialized AI researchers. L-1 visas are common when mainland technology companies transfer employees to their Puerto Rico offices, especially in pharmaceutical technology and financial services sectors.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most technology sponsorship jobs?
San Juan concentrates the majority of technology visa sponsorship opportunities, particularly in the Hato Rey financial district and Santurce business areas. Bayamón offers growing opportunities in manufacturing technology and logistics software. Carolina and Caguas have emerging tech hubs, while Aguadilla benefits from pharmaceutical companies requiring specialized technology talent for their operations.
Do technology jobs in Puerto Rico qualify for special tax incentives?
Puerto Rico's Act 60 provides significant tax benefits for technology professionals, including potential exemption from federal income tax on Puerto Rico-sourced income. Technology companies often use these incentives to attract international talent, making visa sponsorship packages more competitive. However, tax residency requirements must be met, and visa holders should consult tax professionals familiar with Puerto Rico's unique status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored technology jobs in Puerto Rico?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.