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Backend Software Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Most backend roles satisfy the specialty occupation standard, and your employer files the I-140 petition after PERM approval.
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Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)
ERGO NEXT's mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We're doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you'll find ERGO NEXT.
Since 2016, we've helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We're backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that's where you come in.
Our Backend Software Engineer can expect to work with the latest backend technologies and programming languages. We're big fans of server-side Kotlin, and we produce clean, testable code fast and push it into production several times a day via our CI / CD pipeline.
What You'll Do:
- You will work closely with other functional areas in the company product, Marketing, and Front-end engineers to rapidly iterate on our product and find the best solutions to our challenges.
- You will take ownership of features – from inception through design and coding, eventually bringing your feature to production at a high level of quality and test coverage.
What We Need:
- At least 8-10 years of proven experience in Backend development. Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET).
- A B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent is a must.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of OOP concepts and best practices.
- Hands-on development of highly distributed, cloud-based environments - an advantage. We work with AWS, but any cloud experience is a plus.
- Experience working with Relational Databases and good SQL skills.
- Adaptable, with a passion for quickly learning new technologies and working effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to navigate and work effectively across diverse domains and contexts.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Note on Fraudulent Recruiting
We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of ERGO NEXT Insurance. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @next-insurance.com or @nextinsurance.com. Additionally, Next Insurance will never ask for payment, fees, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via the careers page on our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Next Insurance, please do not provide any personal or financial information. You can find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ERGO NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. ERGO Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. ERGO Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Align your degree field to the role
EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filings require your degree to match the job's educational requirement. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to backend roles; a business or general IT degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Companies that have filed PERM applications before already have immigration counsel, internal processes, and budget approved. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored backend developers in the past two years.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Pull your specific SOC code and metro area from OFLC Wage Search so you know the floor before the offer letter is signed.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search by job title and location on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for backend roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies without an established sponsorship process.
Clarify the job duties scope early in the interview
PERM requires the employer to lock in a specific job description before filing. If your role shifts significantly after you start, the approved PERM may no longer match your actual duties, which can complicate your I-140 petition down the line.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
If your country of birth allows it, USCIS permits concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 when a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 backend developer roles, this can shorten total green card processing time significantly.
Green Card Backend Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Backend Software Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most backend developer positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional role. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's or higher in computer science or a related field, or if the candidate has equivalent specialized credentials. Your employer's job description and your specific educational background determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a backend developer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum duration that requires extensions. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process typically takes one to two years before the I-140 is filed, but once approved, your status is permanent rather than tied to an employer's continued sponsorship of a temporary visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a backend developer role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific backend developer position. DOL reviews the recruitment steps, the prevailing wage determination, and the job requirements. Typical PERM processing takes six to eighteen months depending on whether the application is selected for audit. Only after PERM approval can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS.
Where can I find backend developer jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for backend developer roles where employers have a documented green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type upfront saves you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B visas or have no immigration infrastructure, and it surfaces roles where the PERM and I-140 pipeline is already familiar to the hiring team.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before my green card is issued?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and is at least 180 days old, U.S. immigration law allows you to port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For backend developers, this typically means moving to another software development or engineering role. USCIS evaluates whether the new position is sufficiently similar to the one listed on the original approved petition.