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Applications Developer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian developers can start the process as soon as they have a signed offer and a willing employer.
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Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
* This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division
* Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase a better place to live and work
* Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop needs according to business requirements
* Maintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain driven design and test-driven development
* Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions
* Creates detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates
* Researches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance
* Supports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelines
* Works closely with software architects and technical leads to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Prior Job Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
* 3 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments
* 3 years of professional, design, and open-source experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Prior Job Experience
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
* 5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
* Airline Industry experience
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
* Proficiency in Full Stack Development
* Proficiency and demonstrated experience in the following technologies:
+ J2EE technologies: Java, JSP, JMS, JAXB, JDBC, EJB
+ Database and persistence frameworks: Hibernate, Oracle, Object/Relational Mapping, Query performance tuning
+ Cloud-based development: Cloud Foundry
+ Web Servers: Tomcat, tcServer, Websphere
+ Web Services: REST/SOAP (JSON/WSDL/XML)
+ Frameworks: Spring Framework, Spring Boot
+ Front-end: Angular JS, Ext JS, CSS, jQuery, AJAX
+ Build/deployment tools: Maven, Gradel, Git, Junit, Mockito
+ Other Dev Ops Toolchain: Selenium, Nexus Repository, Hygieia, SonarQube, Fortify on Demand, Slack, GitHub, Jenkins, ElasticSearch, Logstaash, Kibana, New Relic
+ Other: Linux/Unix shell Scripting, JavaScript, IBM MQ/Rabbit MQ, Tivoli Scheduler, SQL Developer, IDE
* Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Experience in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM
* Experience in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
* Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
* Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
* Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
* 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
* Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
* This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division
* Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase a better place to live and work
* Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop needs according to business requirements
* Maintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain driven design and test-driven development
* Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions
* Creates detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates
* Researches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance
* Supports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelines
* Works closely with software architects and technical leads to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Prior Job Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
* 3 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments
* 3 years of professional, design, and open-source experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Prior Job Experience
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
* 5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
* Airline Industry experience
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
* Proficiency in Full Stack Development
* Proficiency and demonstrated experience in the following technologies:
+ J2EE technologies: Java, JSP, JMS, JAXB, JDBC, EJB
+ Database and persistence frameworks: Hibernate, Oracle, Object/Relational Mapping, Query performance tuning
+ Cloud-based development: Cloud Foundry
+ Web Servers: Tomcat, tcServer, Websphere
+ Web Services: REST/SOAP (JSON/WSDL/XML)
+ Frameworks: Spring Framework, Spring Boot
+ Front-end: Angular JS, Ext JS, CSS, jQuery, AJAX
+ Build/deployment tools: Maven, Gradel, Git, Junit, Mockito
+ Other Dev Ops Toolchain: Selenium, Nexus Repository, Hygieia, SonarQube, Fortify on Demand, Slack, GitHub, Jenkins, ElasticSearch, Logstaash, Kibana, New Relic
+ Other: Linux/Unix shell Scripting, JavaScript, IBM MQ/Rabbit MQ, Tivoli Scheduler, SQL Developer, IDE
* Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Experience in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM
* Experience in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
* Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
* Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
* Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
* 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
* Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Applications Developer
Align your degree to the role description
Consular officers assess whether your qualification matches the specific job. A degree in information systems supports an applications developer role more clearly than a general business degree, so tailor your resume to highlight the technical coursework and specialisation that directly map to the position.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for software developer and applications developer job titles. These employers already understand the process, which shortens the time between offer and visa approval.
Search Migrate Mate for E-3 sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters applications developer roles by E-3 visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have a signed offer.
Clarify the specialty occupation standard early
Not every applications developer role qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules. If the job posting says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' ask the recruiter to confirm the minimum educational requirement before the offer stage, since USCIS and consular officers scrutinise this point.
Request the LCA before your interview appointment
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm the LCA is certified and that the employer has completed an E-Verify check, as both are required documents for your visa interview packet.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation in advance
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but bring your official transcripts and a credential evaluation letter to your consulate appointment. Consular officers vary in how they assess overseas qualifications, and documentation prevents delays on the day.
E-3 Visa Applications Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find applications developer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces applications developer positions at employers who have an established history of filing E-3 or related work visas, so you spend less time on roles that won't move forward.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an applications developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. The job description must reflect that a degree in that field is a minimum requirement, not merely preferred. Roles where the employer would accept candidates from any educational background, regardless of field, are more likely to face scrutiny at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for applications developer roles?
For Australian developers, the E-3 is substantially more predictable. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual cap and a lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate for standard registrants, meaning a qualified candidate with a valid offer can still be turned away by chance. The E-3 has no cap and no lottery, so if your role qualifies and your documents are in order, the outcome depends on the merits of your application, not a random draw.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as an applications developer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa before starting the new role. If you're already in the U.S., you can request a change of status, though many applicants choose to attend a consulate appointment in Australia instead. Contract or project-based arrangements are possible but the employer-of-record on the LCA must be the entity that employs and pays you directly.