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Systems Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Advanced-degree candidates typically pursue EB-2, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director of Systems Development, the Senior Analyst, Systems Development is a key member of the Human Resources Information Services (HRIS) team. This position serves as a technical and functional resource for the University’s enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) system, preferably PeopleSoft.
The incumbent possesses in-depth knowledge of core HCM functionality, including Human Resources, Payroll, Commitment Accounting, Manager Self Service, and Employee Self Service. The Senior Analyst combines strong analytical and technical skills with functional expertise to support business operations, system enhancements, reporting, testing, and implementation activities.
This role requires experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including gathering business requirements, developing functional specifications, creating and executing test plans, conducting regression and user acceptance testing, and supporting system upgrades, updates, customizations, integrations, and new module implementations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Human Resources, university-wide system users, and Information Technology to facilitate system enhancements, programming changes, and implementation of business requirements.
- Analyze business needs and recommend system solutions that improve efficiency, functionality, and user experience.
- Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and develop detailed functional specifications for enhancements, projects, and service requests.
- Participate in system upgrades, patches, module implementations, integrations, and other HRIS-related projects.
- Develop, execute, and document functional, technical, interface, regression, and user acceptance test plans to validate system functionality.
- Utilize SQL, Query Manager, and other reporting tools to extract, analyze, validate, and report HR data in support of operational and strategic decision-making.
- Identify, research, and resolve system issues and data discrepancies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data.
- Support system configuration, process improvements, and ongoing maintenance of HR applications.
- Provide guidance to Training and Communications teams in the development of user documentation, training materials, and presentations.
- Deliver end-user training and system demonstrations through virtual or in-person sessions.
- Maintain current knowledge of HRIS technologies, system functionality, and industry best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and Human Resources business processes.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle HCM or a comparable enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise HR systems through analysis, testing, implementation, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Subject matter expertise in core HCM functionality, including system navigation, data maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
- Functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Payroll
- Workforce Administration
- Manager Self Service
- Employee Self Service
- Experience with HR data reporting, analytics, and data warehousing solutions.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft development and administrative tools, including:
- Query Manager
- SQL Developer
- Application Designer
- Application Engine
- Component Interface
- Process Scheduler
- Application Workflow Engine
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, change management, and system testing best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, logical and statistical formulas, lookups, conditional formatting, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director of Systems Development, the Senior Analyst, Systems Development is a key member of the Human Resources Information Services (HRIS) team. This position serves as a technical and functional resource for the University’s enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) system, preferably PeopleSoft.
The incumbent possesses in-depth knowledge of core HCM functionality, including Human Resources, Payroll, Commitment Accounting, Manager Self Service, and Employee Self Service. The Senior Analyst combines strong analytical and technical skills with functional expertise to support business operations, system enhancements, reporting, testing, and implementation activities.
This role requires experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including gathering business requirements, developing functional specifications, creating and executing test plans, conducting regression and user acceptance testing, and supporting system upgrades, updates, customizations, integrations, and new module implementations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Human Resources, university-wide system users, and Information Technology to facilitate system enhancements, programming changes, and implementation of business requirements.
- Analyze business needs and recommend system solutions that improve efficiency, functionality, and user experience.
- Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and develop detailed functional specifications for enhancements, projects, and service requests.
- Participate in system upgrades, patches, module implementations, integrations, and other HRIS-related projects.
- Develop, execute, and document functional, technical, interface, regression, and user acceptance test plans to validate system functionality.
- Utilize SQL, Query Manager, and other reporting tools to extract, analyze, validate, and report HR data in support of operational and strategic decision-making.
- Identify, research, and resolve system issues and data discrepancies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data.
- Support system configuration, process improvements, and ongoing maintenance of HR applications.
- Provide guidance to Training and Communications teams in the development of user documentation, training materials, and presentations.
- Deliver end-user training and system demonstrations through virtual or in-person sessions.
- Maintain current knowledge of HRIS technologies, system functionality, and industry best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) systems and Human Resources business processes.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle HCM or a comparable enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise HR systems through analysis, testing, implementation, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Subject matter expertise in core HCM functionality, including system navigation, data maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
- Functional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Payroll
- Workforce Administration
- Manager Self Service
- Employee Self Service
- Experience with HR data reporting, analytics, and data warehousing solutions.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft development and administrative tools, including:
- Query Manager
- SQL Developer
- Application Designer
- Application Engine
- Component Interface
- Process Scheduler
- Application Workflow Engine
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, change management, and system testing best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, logical and statistical formulas, lookups, conditional formatting, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Development Engineer
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
A three-year engineering degree from India, Australia, or the EU may not automatically satisfy PERM's bachelor's degree requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files, so USCIS won't issue a Request for Evidence mid-process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for systems development or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship when timelines extend beyond their expectations.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Systems Development Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves weeks of cold outreach to employers who don't sponsor at all or who only sponsor H-1B visa, not EB-2 or EB-3 petitions.
Align your job duties with the PERM job description
The job description your employer submits in the PERM application must match what you'll actually do. If your real duties include cloud architecture or DevOps responsibilities not listed in the advertisement, USCIS can deny the I-140 even after DOL certifies the PERM.
Confirm your employer's recruitment timeline before accepting
PERM requires your employer to complete a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process, including print and online job postings, before filing. Ask whether recruitment has started, because the supervised recruitment clock resets if the employer changes the role's requirements after posting.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin before filing I-485
EB-3 applicants born in India or China face multi-year backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Confirm your country of birth's current cut-off date in the monthly Visa Bulletin so you and your employer can plan concurrent filing or a future adjustment of status window accurately.
Green Card Systems Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Systems Development Engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many senior or specialized systems engineering roles do. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Your employer specifies the minimum requirement in the PERM job description, so the category depends on how the role is defined, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before your employer can even file the I-140. For high-demand roles like Systems Development Engineer, many employers start the green card process while you're already on H-1B status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Systems Development Engineer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This includes placing job advertisements in specific formats over a set period. If no qualified applicants are found, the employer submits the labor certification application to DOL. Approval does not guarantee your green card; it's the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which then establishes your priority date.
How can I find Systems Development Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for technical roles. You can also review DOL's PERM disclosure datasets to identify companies that have recently sponsored systems engineering or software development positions, giving you a targeted list of employers who have already navigated the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification regardless of your current work authorization status. Starting PERM while you're on H-1B is common because once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, you gain AC21 portability protections that let you change employers within the same occupational category without losing your place in the green card queue.