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Data Integration Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. ETL and pipeline engineering skills are consistently classified as specialty occupations, making sponsorship more straightforward for candidates with a qualifying degree and documented technical experience.
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- Milwaukee, WI
- Information Technology
- R2026751
- Hybrid
About the Role:
Are you energized by transforming complex business data into reliable, scalable solutions that power critical decisions? Do you enjoy designing and building robust data integration pipelines while collaborating closely with both technical and business partners? Are you looking to grow your expertise in modern data integration, data architecture, and evolving data platforms within a highly collaborative environment?
As Baird continues to invest in data as a strategic asset, we are expanding our IT Data Integration team and seeking a Data Integration Developer to help build and support high-quality data solutions across the firm. In this role, you will play an important part in developing and delivering data integration processes that enable business intelligence, analytics, and operational reporting.
This opportunity is ideal for a motivated data professional who thrives in an agile environment, enjoys solving complex data challenges, and takes pride in delivering solutions that drive measurable business impact. You’ll work cross-functionally with business analysts, BI teams, and technical partners to translate data needs into scalable solutions, while continuously building your technical and business knowledge.
This position is hybrid, offering a combination of 2 day/week remote work and 3 days/week in our collaborative downtown Milwaukee workspace. At Baird, you’ll find a supportive culture centered on teamwork, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact through data.
The Impact You'll Make:
Development & Data Integration Delivery:
- Build and support data integration solutions using a variety of tools, technologies, and frameworks
- Design and contribute to data architecture specifications for data integration and data storage solutions
- Perform data analysis, mapping, and transformation to support accurate and efficient data movement
- Develop, test, and maintain ETL/ELT processes that ensure data integrity and reliability
- Provide full lifecycle support of data integration solutions from implementation through ongoing optimization
- Create and execute test plans to validate solution functionality, data accuracy, and performance
- Identify data quality issues and proactively manage risk by raising awareness and driving resolution
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support transparency, scalability, and long-term support
Collaboration & Business Partnership:
- Partner with business units to define data and information requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
- Work closely with business analysts and BI teams to align technical solutions with business goals
- Perform data discovery and analysis to clarify requirements and improve solution design
- Collaborate with team members to translate functional requirements into technical specifications
- Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges and communicate with stakeholders
- Support business users by understanding how data is accessed and used, and help improve overall data usability
- Contribute to solutions that enable the business to leverage data and BI capabilities for competitive advantage
Learning & Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in data integration and engineering
- Seek out opportunities to enhance skills through training, industry engagement, and hands-on experience
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and knowledge sharing within the team
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data delivery efficiency
What You'll Bring to Baird:
- 3–5 years of experience in data integration, data engineering, or business intelligence within a complex environment
- Strong experience with data integration concepts such as ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and event-based processing
- Hands-on experience with data integration tools such as SSIS or similar platforms
- Experience working with databases such as SQL Server and strong proficiency in SQL/T-SQL
- Experience in data analysis, data mapping, data profiling, and data quality practices
- Understanding of relational (3NF) and dimensional data modeling concepts
- Experience building and loading structured data sets aligned to business requirements
- Familiarity with processing and integrating various data formats including flat files, CSV, JSON, XML, APIs, and message queues
- Exposure to BI tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, SSRS, or SSAS
- Working knowledge of APIs and/or programming languages such as C# is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
- Analytical mindset with a willingness to dive into data to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Creative problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and process improvement
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in an agile environment
- Experience working in a regulated or data-sensitive environment is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience
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Match your degree to SOC codes
PERM petitions are filed under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Data Integration Developer roles typically fall under SOC 15-1252 or 15-1243. Confirm your degree field aligns with the posted SOC before applying, since a mismatch between your credentials and the occupation code is a common denial trigger.
Document your ETL tool certifications now
EB-3 PERM filings require the employer to prove the job genuinely requires your qualifications. Certifications in Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory, or Databricks strengthen the specialty occupation argument and reduce the risk of a DOL audit challenging whether a degree is actually required.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers must be authorized to hire foreign workers, and E-Verify enrollment is a practical proxy for green card sponsorship readiness. Filter your search to E-Verify-enrolled companies, since they have existing compliance infrastructure that makes initiating a PERM recruitment process far less operationally disruptive for their HR teams.
Search EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Data Integration Developer roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filing activity saves you from applying to companies that have never sponsored permanent residency, cutting weeks from your employer search.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your PERM-certified wage must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer. Employers underpaying relative to the required wage level will need to refile at a higher wage, which delays your priority date.
Clarify concurrent filing eligibility with your employer
If your priority date is current, you may be able to file I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting months off your wait for work authorization. Raise this with your employer early, since concurrent filing requires USCIS to have your visa number available and some HR teams are unaware of the option.
Green Card Data Integration Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Integration Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Integration Developer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Roles demanding a master's degree or specialized expertise in enterprise data architecture may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on the employer's minimum requirements as written in the PERM job description, not your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at all. The PERM process requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment campaign before filing, adding roughly 12 to 18 months before I-140 approval. The tradeoff is permanence: a green card gives you unrestricted work authorization for life.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a technical role like this?
The employer must advertise the Data Integration Developer position through DOL-mandated channels, including print media, job postings, and internal notice, and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. This recruitment window typically runs 30 to 180 days before the PERM application is filed. DOL then reviews the application, and audit rates for technical roles have increased, so documentation quality matters significantly.
How do I find employers who have sponsored green cards for data integration roles before?
Migrate Mate lets you search Data Integration Developer jobs specifically filtered by employers with PERM filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process. This matters because a company sponsoring for the first time faces a steeper learning curve and longer internal timelines than one with an established immigration program and experienced legal counsel.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Data Integration Developer roles, this typically means moving to another software or data engineering position, not a lateral shift into management or a different technical domain.