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Lead Java Developer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the sponsorship process early is critical for high-demand nationals.
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Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Madhava from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Lead Java Developer with DB2 and Govt Exp position with our client.
ROLE
Title: Lead Java Developer with DB2 and Govt Exp
Location: Albany, New York
Duration: 30 Months
Client: NY State - Department of Taxation and Finance
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12560
Respond by: 11/16/26 5:00 PM
This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. Some of the major areas under modernization include:
- Collections and Accounts Receivable
- Taxpayer Accounting
- Withholding Tax Returns Processing
DUTIES
The selected candidate will be a lead developer for the Tax Modernization effort and provide support for maintenance activities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.
- Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications.
- Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC.
- Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirement including detail specifications documents.
- Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle.
- Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment.
- Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment.
- Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored.
- Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience (15+ Years)
- Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large scale software system.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 84 months of experience with J2EE technologies including EJB, JDBC, JSP, and XML.
- 84 months experience developing, building, and testing Java EE applications using modern IDEs, such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or IntelliJ.
- 84 months of IBM DB2 experience working DB2 databases and experience with XML schemas (definition, querying and automated generation).
- 84 months of experience in system analysis and design experience for multi-tiered transactional systems and writing technical design specification documents for multifaceted component-based systems.
- 60 months of experience in messaging technologies, such as MQ, JMS, Kafka.
- 60 months of experience performance tuning applications interacting with databases.
- 60 months experience with an organization which includes technical design, development, maintenance, and end user support of complex systems.
- 84 months experience with a Government organization, which includes business knowledge, technical design, development, maintenance and end user support of complex systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Madhava from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Lead Java Developer with DB2 and Govt Exp position with our client.
ROLE
Title: Lead Java Developer with DB2 and Govt Exp
Location: Albany, New York
Duration: 30 Months
Client: NY State - Department of Taxation and Finance
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12560
Respond by: 11/16/26 5:00 PM
This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. Some of the major areas under modernization include:
- Collections and Accounts Receivable
- Taxpayer Accounting
- Withholding Tax Returns Processing
DUTIES
The selected candidate will be a lead developer for the Tax Modernization effort and provide support for maintenance activities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities.
- Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications.
- Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC.
- Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirement including detail specifications documents.
- Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle.
- Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment.
- Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment.
- Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored.
- Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers.
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with DTF management and users, ITS management, and team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience (15+ Years)
- Makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. Designs multi-leveled architecture or component interactions of a large scale software system.
REQUIREMENTS
- This is an 100% Onsite
- 84 months of experience with J2EE technologies including EJB, JDBC, JSP, and XML.
- 84 months experience developing, building, and testing Java EE applications using modern IDEs, such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or IntelliJ.
- 84 months of IBM DB2 experience working DB2 databases and experience with XML schemas (definition, querying and automated generation).
- 84 months of experience in system analysis and design experience for multi-tiered transactional systems and writing technical design specification documents for multifaceted component-based systems.
- 60 months of experience in messaging technologies, such as MQ, JMS, Kafka.
- 60 months of experience performance tuning applications interacting with databases.
- 60 months experience with an organization which includes technical design, development, maintenance, and end user support of complex systems.
- 84 months experience with a Government organization, which includes business knowledge, technical design, development, maintenance and end user support of complex systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Java Developer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of progressive Java experience, document that progression carefully in writing. PERM requires your employer to define minimum requirements before recruitment begins, so your credentials must match the job description precisely.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Lead Java Developer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles shortens your path to an employer willing to start the process.
Check your priority date before accepting an offer
India and China nationals often face multi-year backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Before signing an offer, verify the current Visa Bulletin cutoff dates at USCIS to understand your realistic timeline to permanent residence.
Request the prevailing wage tier during salary negotiation
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Lead Java Developer roles in your target metro before negotiating your offer.
Confirm the PERM job description matches your actual duties
DOL audits PERM applications for inconsistencies between the posted job requirements and what the employer actually needs. Review the ETA Form 9089 draft with your employer before it's filed to ensure your day-to-day Java responsibilities are accurately reflected.
Port your priority date if you change employers post-I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your original approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition.
Green Card Lead Java Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits Lead Java Developer roles?
Most Lead Java Developer positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If the position requires only a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience, EB-3 professional is the alternative. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category depends on how the job description is written.
How does EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status, typically valid for three years and renewable. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is longer: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, file an I-140 with USCIS, and you must wait for a current priority date before filing your I-485 or going through consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs apply.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for Lead Java Developer applicants?
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. For professional positions, this includes print and online job postings, often internal notice, and sometimes additional recruitment steps. The employer must retain records of every applicant and their disposition. You play no active role in the recruitment phase, but the job requirements in those postings must match your credentials.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Lead Java Developer roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history for technology roles, searchable by job title and location. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings for similar positions means you're approaching employers already familiar with the process and willing to repeat it, which significantly reduces negotiation friction on sponsorship.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my I-140 petition?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition. Changing jobs before those thresholds are met carries more risk and may require restarting the PERM process.