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Software Developer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions under EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories. Employers file PERM labor certifications to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition USCIS for permanent sponsorship. Strong credentials in software engineering can qualify you for either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the role's degree requirements.
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The senior software engineer provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the architecture, design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption. This is considered a leadership position within the application development organization. This position will be responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement, and support of the Banner CIS application across all functional areas, ensuring reliable business operations and continuous improvement of critical customer service capabilities. The role will also contribute to the successful delivery of the C2M program by providing technical expertise, application integration support, and knowledge transfer across these systems.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals.
- Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes. Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%).
- Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects (20%).
- Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities (15%).
- Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies (10%).
- Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements (5%).
- Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures (5%).
- Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations (5%).
- Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate (5%).
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (5%).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation. Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools. Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable. Expert knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques. Advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns. Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs. Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Experience integrating large disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards. Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time. An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems). Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities. Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence/reporting. Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures. Key technical competencies include Pro*C, SQL, PL/SQL, Remedy, Oracle Forms, and Oracle-based application development. Experience with Banner CIS and a strong understanding of utility customer service business processes are highly desirable and will enable more effective solution design, implementation, and operational support.
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MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About The Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Job Description
The senior software engineer provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the architecture, design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption. This is considered a leadership position within the application development organization. This position will be responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement, and support of the Banner CIS application across all functional areas, ensuring reliable business operations and continuous improvement of critical customer service capabilities. The role will also contribute to the successful delivery of the C2M program by providing technical expertise, application integration support, and knowledge transfer across these systems.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals.
- Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes. Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%).
- Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects (20%).
- Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities (15%).
- Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies (10%).
- Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements (5%).
- Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures (5%).
- Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations (5%).
- Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate (5%).
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (5%).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation. Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools. Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable. Expert knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques. Advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns. Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs. Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Experience integrating large disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards. Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time. An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems). Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities. Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence/reporting. Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures. Key technical competencies include Pro*C, SQL, PL/SQL, Remedy, Oracle Forms, and Oracle-based application development. Experience with Banner CIS and a strong understanding of utility customer service business processes are highly desirable and will enable more effective solution design, implementation, and operational support.
About us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About The Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Align your degree field with the role
PERM labor certifications require your degree to match the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to most developer roles, but an unrelated major can trigger an RFE during the I-140 stage.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM certifications for Software Developer positions. Prior filing history signals that an employer has established the internal process and legal support to sponsor green cards.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a role with an advanced degree requirement or a candidate with strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions. Your offer letter's stated minimum education requirement determines which category PERM targets, not your personal degree level.
Get your priority date on record early
The PERM process sets your priority date, which governs your place in the green card queue. For candidates born in high-demand countries, starting sponsorship as soon as you have a permanent offer can mean years of difference in your wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for green card sponsors
Most job boards don't distinguish green card sponsorship from H-1B visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Software Developer roles filtered specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you're only applying to employers who have committed to the PERM pathway.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to file certain green card-related applications and to sponsor STEM OPT employees who may later need PERM. Confirming enrollment before negotiating protects you from sponsorship commitments that can't be fulfilled.
Green Card Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Software Developer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Software Developer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role specifies an advanced degree as a minimum requirement or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. The PERM labor certification captures the role's actual minimum requirements, so the job description language matters more than your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for software developers?
H-1B is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year maximum initial term. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual lottery, no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and results in permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM adds six months to a year before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, and priority date backlogs extend the wait further for some nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like for a Software Developer position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL under PERM, documenting a supervised recruitment process that confirms no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. DOL reviews and certifies the application, then your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and your priority date is current, you file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview to receive your green card.
How can I find Software Developer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Searching for green card sponsorship specifically is harder than it looks because most job postings bundle H-1B and PERM sponsorship together or use vague language. Migrate Mate filters Software Developer roles by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have completed PERM certifications for this job title before you apply.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you hold H-1B status is common practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B, and an approved I-140 can extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year maximum under AC21 portability rules. USCIS allows H-1B holders to remain in status while the green card process moves forward, provided you maintain continuous valid authorization.