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Java Tech Lead roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science and several years of backend or full-stack Java experience are well-positioned for either category.
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For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
What will you do?
- Build a technology vision and strategy for a solution or business domain. Using a holistic approach, conducts solution analysis, design, planning, and implementation for the successful development and execution of strategy. Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) between IT and the business for the solution.
- Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to develop a solution design for an assigned business capability.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers and other Architects in shaping and aligning product roadmap and delivery of new features.
- Present complex technical proposals to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Conduct POC as needed to evaluate new technologies and approaches.
- Lead the development team during solution implementation, translating business requirements into technical language.
- We need to effectively communicate with the Data Architect for table design. Additionally, we need to provide a contract for the data team to create the table design.
- Work across multiple projects with a variety of individuals and groups.
- Promote re-use through inner sourcing opportunities.
- Recognize industry technology trends and emerging technologies, understanding how they apply to and drive adoption into organization.
- Actively promote the mission of the company within the organization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and follow up to ensure achievement of deadlines, outcomes, and results.
- Demonstrate company core values of excellence, ownership, collaboration, and integrity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a global organization.
- Strong collaborative approach to problem solving.
What are we looking for?
- 5-7 years of solution architecture experience: creating solution architecture and high-level design documents, solution decomposition into domains, API design, creating epics and stories for developers, managing implementation team. Creating contract document for data team.
- Microservice design experience, including REST based microservice API.
- Deep experience in AGILE/Lean development methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge and strong experience with AWS services.
- Good knowledge of containerization tools and technologies (RedHat OpenShift Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong proficiency with Java and Java frameworks (e.g.: Spring, Springboot), SQL and NoSQL DBMS (e.g.: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), procedural and object-oriented development.
- Strong proficiency in Kafka message queue.
- Good understanding of DevOps processes and CI/CD tools.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 33,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 118,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is also available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
What will you do?
- Build a technology vision and strategy for a solution or business domain. Using a holistic approach, conducts solution analysis, design, planning, and implementation for the successful development and execution of strategy. Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) between IT and the business for the solution.
- Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to develop a solution design for an assigned business capability.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers and other Architects in shaping and aligning product roadmap and delivery of new features.
- Present complex technical proposals to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Conduct POC as needed to evaluate new technologies and approaches.
- Lead the development team during solution implementation, translating business requirements into technical language.
- We need to effectively communicate with the Data Architect for table design. Additionally, we need to provide a contract for the data team to create the table design.
- Work across multiple projects with a variety of individuals and groups.
- Promote re-use through inner sourcing opportunities.
- Recognize industry technology trends and emerging technologies, understanding how they apply to and drive adoption into organization.
- Actively promote the mission of the company within the organization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and follow up to ensure achievement of deadlines, outcomes, and results.
- Demonstrate company core values of excellence, ownership, collaboration, and integrity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a global organization.
- Strong collaborative approach to problem solving.
What are we looking for?
- 5-7 years of solution architecture experience: creating solution architecture and high-level design documents, solution decomposition into domains, API design, creating epics and stories for developers, managing implementation team. Creating contract document for data team.
- Microservice design experience, including REST based microservice API.
- Deep experience in AGILE/Lean development methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge and strong experience with AWS services.
- Good knowledge of containerization tools and technologies (RedHat OpenShift Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong proficiency with Java and Java frameworks (e.g.: Spring, Springboot), SQL and NoSQL DBMS (e.g.: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), procedural and object-oriented development.
- Strong proficiency in Kafka message queue.
- Good understanding of DevOps processes and CI/CD tools.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 33,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 118,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is also available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Java Tech Lead
Map your credentials to EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. If you hold a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive Java leadership experience, document each role carefully, USCIS treats that combination as a master's equivalent for I-140 purposes.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know whether an offer clears the threshold before negotiations close.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for software engineering roles before have established internal processes and immigration counsel. Use Migrate Mate to filter Java Tech Lead openings by green card sponsorship history rather than sorting through postings that vaguely mention visa support.
Understand how job duties affect your PERM description
The PERM job description locks in your role's requirements for the life of the green card case. Negotiate with your employer to include Java architecture oversight and technical leadership duties, not just coding tasks, so the description accurately reflects a Tech Lead and survives audit scrutiny.
Start PERM early given multi-year processing timelines
PERM labor certification alone currently takes DOL over a year when audited. Filing early in your employment relationship matters, especially if you're from a country with an EB-3 backlog, since your priority date is set when the PERM application is submitted.
Verify your O*NET classification with your employer
Java Tech Lead duties map to multiple O*NET occupations depending on how your role is structured. Confirm with your employer's immigration attorney whether your position files under a software developer or computer and information systems manager code, since the SOC classification drives prevailing wage level and PERM requirements.
Green Card Java Tech Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Java Tech Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which most Java Tech Lead postings do. EB-2 applies when your employer specifies an advanced degree or you can demonstrate the equivalent through a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized Java leadership experience. Your employer's attorney will typically recommend the category that best fits the job description and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Java Tech Lead?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period, subject to the annual lottery cap and requiring renewal. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There is no annual cap on EB-3 petitions themselves, though priority date backlogs affect applicants from high-demand countries. The PERM process is longer upfront, often taking two to four years from filing to an approved green card, but the outcome is a permanent immigration benefit rather than a renewable temporary status.
How do I find Java Tech Lead jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you end up manually screening postings. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card searches and lets you find Java Tech Lead openings from employers with documented PERM filing activity, which removes the guesswork about whether a company will actually start the process.
What happens to my PERM case if I change employers during the green card process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM application is generally abandoned and your new employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the priority date to a new employer if the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Java Tech Leads, a move between software engineering leadership roles often qualifies, but your attorney needs to confirm the SOC codes align.
Can my employer require me to pay any PERM or I-140 filing costs?
USCIS regulations prohibit employers from passing PERM filing fees or related legal costs to the employee for EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Your employer must cover the PERM application and the I-140 petition. You are responsible for your own I-485 adjustment of status fees once your priority date becomes current, which is a separate step you file independently after your employer's I-140 is approved.