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Systems Programmer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Most roles align with SOC code 15-1251, and sponsorship typically begins once you have a firm job offer in hand.
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Get Access To All JobsAt BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
We are looking for a skilled Developer to join our AI Lab team, working on AI-driven and data-enabled solutions. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys hands-on development and wants to grow in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
You will contribute to building and enhancing applications, working closely with Product Owners, Data Scientists, and other engineers to deliver valuable, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications in a distributed environment
- Contribute to AI-driven and data-enabled features in collaboration with data and product teams
- Implement features end-to-end, from development through deployment and support
- Participate in technical discussions and contribute to solution design
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices
- Perform code reviews and continuously improve code quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications
- Work with CI/CD pipelines to support reliable delivery
- Collaborate in Agile teams (Scrum / Kanban)
Technical Stack
Backend: Python/Java, Spring Boot (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security)
Frontend: TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, HTML, CSS
Data: SQL and NoSQL databases
Other:
- Messaging systems / async processing
- Cloud (OpenShift / Azure)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Unix / Linux environments
Required Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Java/Python development
- Good knowledge of Spring and backend application development
- Experience building or contributing to REST APIs and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- Familiarity with frontend development using TypeScript (Angular preferred)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
- Experience in Agile environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with messaging systems or event-driven architectures
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure)
- Interest or experience in AI/data-driven applications
Soft Skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Attention to code quality and ownership of delivered features
- Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
We are looking for a skilled Developer to join our AI Lab team, working on AI-driven and data-enabled solutions. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who enjoys hands-on development and wants to grow in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
You will contribute to building and enhancing applications, working closely with Product Owners, Data Scientists, and other engineers to deliver valuable, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications in a distributed environment
- Contribute to AI-driven and data-enabled features in collaboration with data and product teams
- Implement features end-to-end, from development through deployment and support
- Participate in technical discussions and contribute to solution design
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices
- Perform code reviews and continuously improve code quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications
- Work with CI/CD pipelines to support reliable delivery
- Collaborate in Agile teams (Scrum / Kanban)
Technical Stack
Backend: Python/Java, Spring Boot (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security)
Frontend: TypeScript, Angular, RxJS, HTML, CSS
Data: SQL and NoSQL databases
Other:
- Messaging systems / async processing
- Cloud (OpenShift / Azure)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Unix / Linux environments
Required Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Java/Python development
- Good knowledge of Spring and backend application development
- Experience building or contributing to REST APIs and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- Familiarity with frontend development using TypeScript (Angular preferred)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
- Experience in Agile environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with messaging systems or event-driven architectures
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure)
- Interest or experience in AI/data-driven applications
Soft Skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Attention to code quality and ownership of delivered features
- Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Systems Programmer
Verify your degree field matches the role
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum requirement for the position. A Systems Programmer role typically specifies Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, so a degree in an unrelated discipline can stall the labor certification before it starts.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications before already have internal processes for labor certification. Searching DOL disclosure data by SOC code 15-1251 shows which employers have sponsored similar roles, narrowing your outreach to realistic candidates.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Systems Programmer openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is negotiated from scratch after an offer.
Clarify the EB tier before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Ask the employer which category they plan to file under before accepting, since the PERM job description must match the tier's minimum requirements throughout the process.
Understand PERM recruitment timelines before your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a supervised recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before submitting the PERM application. Confirm this timeline with HR so your start date and I-140 filing sequence don't conflict with your current status expiration.
Document your work experience with precise technical scope
PERM labor certification audits often focus on whether the applicant's experience genuinely matches the certified job duties. Gather employer letters that describe your specific systems-level responsibilities, programming environments, and project scope rather than generic job titles.
Green Card Systems Programmer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Programmer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Systems Programmer positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the minimum education requirement. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 applies. If the employer sets a bachelor's degree as the minimum, EB-3 is the standard path. The PERM job description must consistently reflect whichever tier the employer selects.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every three years. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries, and it leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 petition is even filed.
What does the PERM process look like for a Systems Programmer position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment period to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage. DOL uses the OFLC Wage Search to set that wage floor based on location and job duties. Once PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you either adjust status in the U.S. or complete consular processing abroad.
How do I find Systems Programmer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Not every employer that lists a Systems Programmer role is prepared to sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate surfaces openings specifically from employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can filter by sponsorship willingness rather than guessing during the interview process. This approach is especially useful for roles where sponsorship is rarely advertised in the job posting itself.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Systems Programmers, a move to a comparable systems or software engineering role at a new employer generally qualifies, but you should confirm the SOC code alignment before making any transition.