E-3 Visa Programmer Analyst Jobs
Programmer Analyst roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Australian citizens can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. software and systems work.
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We are hiring immediately for a Programmer Analyst II to join the Center for Outcome Research at UTHealth Houston in Houston, Tx. In this position, you will work with faculty investigators and senior staff to create the coding required to extract or manage data to support research projects. Ideal candidate should have strong SQL programming skills and experience with software such as SAS, R or Python. Experience with large-scale electronic health record (EHR) data repositories such as Epic Cosmos and Cerner Real-World Data, as well as Clinical Research Data Management using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) system or other similar platforms is preferred.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides technical skills required to translate system analysis type definitions to reports, charts, and diagrams, from which programmers can efficiently perform their tasks. Responsible for grasping overall concepts and objectives of the entire system study and programming projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Interviews clients/users and departmental personnel for problem definition to ensure that the program is written that fits the user 's needs or changes are made to resolve any existing problems.
- Develops program specifications for programming modules, programs specifications, testing, JCL and documentation ensuring conformity and consistency with system and department standards.
- Writes, tests, and implements computer programs. Codes straight-forward to moderately complex programs and ensures that the programs conform to departmental standards.
- Assists with acceptance testing of purchase software and/or upgrades to existing system software to ensure user/clients needs are met.
- Participates in structured technical and functional walk-through with project team members and reports status of programming to Project Manager on a regular basis to ensure a full understanding of the program and the status of completion.
- Resolves problems that arise with existing production systems to ensure the efficiency and proper functioning of programs and systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field or relevant experience in lieu of education required.
Minimum Experience:
2 years of programming experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring immediately for a Programmer Analyst II to join the Center for Outcome Research at UTHealth Houston in Houston, Tx. In this position, you will work with faculty investigators and senior staff to create the coding required to extract or manage data to support research projects. Ideal candidate should have strong SQL programming skills and experience with software such as SAS, R or Python. Experience with large-scale electronic health record (EHR) data repositories such as Epic Cosmos and Cerner Real-World Data, as well as Clinical Research Data Management using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) system or other similar platforms is preferred.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides technical skills required to translate system analysis type definitions to reports, charts, and diagrams, from which programmers can efficiently perform their tasks. Responsible for grasping overall concepts and objectives of the entire system study and programming projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Interviews clients/users and departmental personnel for problem definition to ensure that the program is written that fits the user 's needs or changes are made to resolve any existing problems.
- Develops program specifications for programming modules, programs specifications, testing, JCL and documentation ensuring conformity and consistency with system and department standards.
- Writes, tests, and implements computer programs. Codes straight-forward to moderately complex programs and ensures that the programs conform to departmental standards.
- Assists with acceptance testing of purchase software and/or upgrades to existing system software to ensure user/clients needs are met.
- Participates in structured technical and functional walk-through with project team members and reports status of programming to Project Manager on a regular basis to ensure a full understanding of the program and the status of completion.
- Resolves problems that arise with existing production systems to ensure the efficiency and proper functioning of programs and systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field or relevant experience in lieu of education required.
Minimum Experience:
2 years of programming experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Programmer Analyst
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems satisfies E-3 visa academic requirements. Get your transcripts ready and confirm your degree field maps directly to the Programmer Analyst role description, not just general IT.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for Programmer Analyst or related software titles. Repeat filers understand the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as a dealbreaker.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Programmer Analyst jobs by E-3 sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where the hiring manager has never heard of the visa. Use it before you start your outreach, not after you've already submitted applications.
Address the specialty occupation question directly in interviews
Consular officers require the role to demand a specific degree, not just prefer one. When negotiating your offer letter, confirm the employer describes the position as requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not broadly in any discipline.
File your LCA before accepting a start date
Your employer must get DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can apply at a U.S. consulate. Standard DOL processing runs around seven business days, so build that window into your onboarding timeline and don't commit to a start date before the LCA is certified.
Handle your consulate prep through a dedicated E-3 service
Programmer Analyst applications sometimes draw scrutiny on whether the role is genuinely specialty occupation rather than general IT support. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service prepares your LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate documentation so the application reflects the technical specificity of your role.
E-3 Visa Programmer Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Programmer Analyst jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Programmer Analyst roles from employers with documented E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. General job boards list the same roles without any visa filter, which wastes time on applications that will stall at the offer stage.
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 Programmer Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's position description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Roles framed as requiring any degree or general IT experience may not satisfy the specialty occupation definition. The job offer and your credentials need to align on the same field of study.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Programmer Analyst roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500-visa annual cap that has never been reached, so there's no lottery and no random selection. H-1B visa registration for the same Programmer Analyst role enters a lottery with a selection rate well below 50% in recent years. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path to the same U.S. employment outcome.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while already working in the U.S.?
You can change employers, but each new position requires a fresh LCA filed by the new employer and a new E-3 visa stamp if your current visa has expired or is tied to the previous role. There's no formal portability provision like H-1B's AC21, so don't resign before your new employer's LCA is certified and your visa documentation is updated.