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App Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition to USCIS. Software and mobile app development consistently ranks among the highest-volume categories for employment-based green card filings.
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The Core Application Developer II is a mid entry level systems application developer role that will be responsible for writing code mainly in RPGLE, SQL RPG and CLLE. This position is responsible for designing, coding, unit testing, and creating, maintaining support documentation, and assisting other Developers. The candidate will also provide tier 1 and 2 technical support for business applications.
Essential Functions
- Develop applications and solutions using RPG, SQL RPG, CL or other equivalent programming languages
- Develop and maintain solutions utilizing Fiserv Signature
- Integrate applications to Fiserv Signature using Fiserv Communicator
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
- Follow PMO governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
- Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
- Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Participate in developing user and technical documentation
- Lead requirements analysis and application design for smaller projects
- Learn to consider information security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
- Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
- Accept mentorship from senior developers and may mentor Core Application Developer I
- Install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Additional Responsibilities
- Participates in other special projects
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
- Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
- Perform work tasks in a safe manner
- Report any and all injuries to supervisor
- Know what to do in case of an emergency
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software development track) or Engineering with a programming concentration AND at least 3 years' experience
Or Associate's Degree With at least 6 years' work experience
Or High School Diploma With at least 8 years' work experience
Work Experience
3 - 5 years Banking experience
3 - 5 years In I-series AS400 Development
3 - 5 years With Fiserv Signature core banking software
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
- Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
- Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
- Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
- Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of I-series AS400 development
- Knowledge of Fiserv Signature core banking software
- Knowledge of Automation, Unit Testing and Powershell and an ability to continue to learn
- Knowledge of software development and ability to analyze solutions and design
- Knowledge of relational data model. Experience in writing SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL and Query SQL
- Ability to take a disciplined approach to development including quality, testing and documentation
- Ability to design information security into applications
- Ability to learn quickly; eager to use new technologies in a team with varied strengths environment
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description
The Core Application Developer II is a mid entry level systems application developer role that will be responsible for writing code mainly in RPGLE, SQL RPG and CLLE. This position is responsible for designing, coding, unit testing, and creating, maintaining support documentation, and assisting other Developers. The candidate will also provide tier 1 and 2 technical support for business applications.
Essential Functions
- Develop applications and solutions using RPG, SQL RPG, CL or other equivalent programming languages
- Develop and maintain solutions utilizing Fiserv Signature
- Integrate applications to Fiserv Signature using Fiserv Communicator
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
- Follow PMO governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
- Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
- Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Participate in developing user and technical documentation
- Lead requirements analysis and application design for smaller projects
- Learn to consider information security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
- Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
- Accept mentorship from senior developers and may mentor Core Application Developer I
- Install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Additional Responsibilities
- Participates in other special projects
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
- Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
- Perform work tasks in a safe manner
- Report any and all injuries to supervisor
- Know what to do in case of an emergency
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software development track) or Engineering with a programming concentration AND at least 3 years' experience
Or Associate's Degree With at least 6 years' work experience
Or High School Diploma With at least 8 years' work experience
Work Experience
3 - 5 years Banking experience
3 - 5 years In I-series AS400 Development
3 - 5 years With Fiserv Signature core banking software
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
- Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
- Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
- Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
- Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of I-series AS400 development
- Knowledge of Fiserv Signature core banking software
- Knowledge of Automation, Unit Testing and Powershell and an ability to continue to learn
- Knowledge of software development and ability to analyze solutions and design
- Knowledge of relational data model. Experience in writing SQL statements for relational database management systems like SQL and Query SQL
- Ability to take a disciplined approach to development including quality, testing and documentation
- Ability to design information security into applications
- Ability to learn quickly; eager to use new technologies in a team with varied strengths environment
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an App Developer
Align your degree to the role
PERM requires your employer to document that the position genuinely requires a degree in a specific field. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to App Developer roles; a general business degree may trigger an RFE at the I-140 stage.
Target employers with established PERM pipelines
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool to identify employers who have certified PERM applications for software development roles. Companies that filed recently are operationally ready to sponsor again, reducing the risk that your offer stalls in an unfamiliar process.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery. EB-3 processing for most countries outside India and China moves steadily, and your permanent residency is the end result, not a temporary status that requires renewal or re-filing every few years.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsors
Search on Migrate Mate to filter App Developer roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This gets you directly to companies that have completed PERM filings for similar roles, cutting out guesswork during your job search.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
Ask during the offer stage whether the employer will commit to initiating PERM within a defined timeframe, typically six to twelve months of your start date. Some employers sponsor only after a performance review period, which can delay your priority date by a full year or more.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level I through Level IV wage range for App Developers in your metro area before signing an offer letter.
Green Card App Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an App Developer role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, it typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional role. If your employer structures the position to require an advanced degree or you have demonstrated specialized credentials beyond a four-year degree, EB-2 becomes the applicable category. Your employer's attorney determines which classification fits the job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for App Developers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and six-year maximum duration. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and results in lawful permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to two years before an immigrant visa becomes available, depending on your country of birth.
What documentation do I need to support my App Developer green card application?
Your employer drives the PERM filing and must document the recruitment process, the prevailing wage determination, and the minimum requirements for the role. You'll need to supply your degree certificates, transcripts, and employment history to demonstrate you meet those requirements. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a recognized agency is typically required to establish equivalency.
Where can I find App Developer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search App Developer roles filtered specifically by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not sifting through listings from companies that have never filed a PERM application. Focusing your search on employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk of an offer that stalls or falls through before your I-140 is filed.
Can I switch employers after my App Developer PERM is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been established for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. App Developer and broader software development roles generally share the same SOC classification, which gives you meaningful flexibility when your green card case is well advanced.