Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Quality Engineer” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in TX: $107k–$120k, median $113k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Quality Engineer” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in TX: $107k–$120k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Staff Quality Engineer professional to support the testing and delivery of healthcare applications. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases, performing functional, regression, integration, UI, and data validation testing, and managing defects through resolution. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, SQL, Agile/Scrum practices, and test management tools such as JIRA, along with experience in Medicare or Health Insurance domains. The position requires close collaboration with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, assess impacts, ensure adequate regression coverage, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, application testing, or a related discipline.
• Experience within the Medicare or Health Insurance domain, with knowledge of areas such as claims, member benefits, payor, and provider processes.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and testing best practices.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and UI testing.
• Experience with test automation tools, such as Selenium, Power Automate, or similar technologies.
• Strong experience performing user interface testing and validating end-to-end application workflows.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for backend and data validation.
• Hands-on experience with defect identification, documentation, tracking, retesting, and resolution validation.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile/test management tools.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, including creating and managing test cases aligned with user stories and participating in Agile ceremonies.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify testing impacts, determine appropriate regression coverage, and collaborate with business analysts and developers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently manage assigned QA activities and meet delivery timelines with minimal guidance
Preferred Qualifications
• Adept at problem solving and decision making skills
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
• Adept at business intelligence
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$130,295.00 - $260,590.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health b
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