E-3 Visa Platform Engineering Lead Jobs
Platform Engineering Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian engineers targeting U.S. leadership positions in platform and infrastructure.
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We are seeking an experienced Development Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise grade integration and digital platform solutions. This role requires strong hands on technical leadership across MuleSoft integrations, Java/Spring Boot development, CI/CD automation, and emerging AI/MCP server capabilities, along with experience in cloud and messaging technologies. The Development Lead will work onsite to closely collaborate with architecture, product, and delivery teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high quality solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the end to end design and development of integration and application solutions
- Act as the technical lead and mentor for development teams, providing code reviews and architectural guidance
- Design and implement MuleSoft based integration architectures, including APIs, message flows, and system integrations
- Drive hands on development using Java and Spring Boot for enterprise scale applications
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring automated build, test, and deployment processes
- Integrate AI related capabilities, including MCP server concepts, to support intelligent automation and next generation solutions
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Ensure adherence to security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards expected in an insurance enterprise
- Support production readiness, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Participate actively in Agile / Scaled Agile delivery processes and release planning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Primary Skills (Required):
MuleSoft Integration Architect:
- Strong experience designing and implementing MuleSoft APIs and integration patterns
Java Senior Developer:
- Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot
DevOps / CI CD:
- Strong experience with Jenkins based CI/CD pipelines and automation
AI / MCP Server Skills:
- Exposure to MCP server concepts and AI driven solution components
Preferred Qualifications:
Secondary Skills (Preferred):
AWS Cloud Services:
- Experience with RDS, SQS, S3, DynamoDB, and related AWS services
Kafka:
- Experience with event driven architectures and Kafka based messaging
Databases:
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle databases
- Experience in enterprise integration patterns and distributed systems
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience as a Development Lead / Technical Lead in large scale enterprise environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
- Experience working in financial services or insurance environments is highly preferred
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $42.36/hour - $66.19/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
New York, NY, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 22 days)
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Development Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise grade integration and digital platform solutions. This role requires strong hands on technical leadership across MuleSoft integrations, Java/Spring Boot development, CI/CD automation, and emerging AI/MCP server capabilities, along with experience in cloud and messaging technologies. The Development Lead will work onsite to closely collaborate with architecture, product, and delivery teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high quality solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the end to end design and development of integration and application solutions
- Act as the technical lead and mentor for development teams, providing code reviews and architectural guidance
- Design and implement MuleSoft based integration architectures, including APIs, message flows, and system integrations
- Drive hands on development using Java and Spring Boot for enterprise scale applications
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring automated build, test, and deployment processes
- Integrate AI related capabilities, including MCP server concepts, to support intelligent automation and next generation solutions
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Ensure adherence to security, performance, scalability, and compliance standards expected in an insurance enterprise
- Support production readiness, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Participate actively in Agile / Scaled Agile delivery processes and release planning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Primary Skills (Required):
MuleSoft Integration Architect:
- Strong experience designing and implementing MuleSoft APIs and integration patterns
Java Senior Developer:
- Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot
DevOps / CI CD:
- Strong experience with Jenkins based CI/CD pipelines and automation
AI / MCP Server Skills:
- Exposure to MCP server concepts and AI driven solution components
Preferred Qualifications:
Secondary Skills (Preferred):
AWS Cloud Services:
- Experience with RDS, SQS, S3, DynamoDB, and related AWS services
Kafka:
- Experience with event driven architectures and Kafka based messaging
Databases:
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle databases
- Experience in enterprise integration patterns and distributed systems
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience as a Development Lead / Technical Lead in large scale enterprise environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
- Experience working in financial services or insurance environments is highly preferred
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $42.36/hour - $66.19/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
New York, NY, United States (On-site)
Contract (4 months 22 days)
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Platform Engineering Lead
Map your degree to the role
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian degree directly supports a Platform Engineering Lead position. A three-year bachelor's in computer science or software engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document the equivalency clearly in your application materials.
Target employers with active LCA history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for platform engineering or infrastructure lead roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and make fewer errors when sponsoring E-3 visa applications.
Clarify sponsorship before the offer stage
Ask hiring managers whether their legal or HR team has handled E-3 sponsorship before, not after, you receive an offer. Many U.S. employers confuse the E-3 with the H-1B lottery process and assume sponsorship is unavailable. Clarifying this early prevents last-minute withdrawals.
Get the LCA certified before your interview
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can attend your consular interview. DOL certification typically takes around seven business days, so coordinate this step well before your scheduled appointment to avoid rescheduling delays.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Platform engineering roles involve detailed specialty occupation documentation that employers often get wrong on their first attempt. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing the risk of a request for additional evidence.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification letter
Consular officers can request evidence that a Platform Engineering Lead role genuinely requires a specialized degree, not just general technical experience. Work with your employer to draft a letter explaining why the position demands theoretical and practical expertise in a specific engineering discipline.
E-3 Visa Platform Engineering Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Platform Engineering Lead jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. You can search Platform Engineering Lead positions by company, location, and sponsorship history without wading through listings from employers unfamiliar with the E-3 process. It's the most direct way to connect with companies already set up to sponsor Australian engineers.
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 a Platform Engineering Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Platform Engineering Lead positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The key is that your employer's job description must tie the degree requirement to the specific technical responsibilities of the role, not list it as a preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Platform Engineering Lead roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation reserved exclusively for Australian citizens, and that cap has never been reached, so there's no lottery. The H-1B lottery means most applicants are rejected before their application is even reviewed, regardless of qualifications. For an Australian platform engineering professional, the E-3 is a far more predictable path to starting a U.S. role.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Platform Engineering Lead?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to attend a new consular interview or, in some cases, apply for a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability provision like the one available to H-1B holders, so plan for a four to six week transition window between your offer and your start date.