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INTRODUCTION
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !! This is Madhava from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect position with our client.
TITLE: PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect
LOCATION: Albany, New York
DURATION: 18 Months
CLIENT: NY State - Information Technology Services (ITS)
JOB ID: SLG - 26 - 12572
RESPOND BY: 11/17/26 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
Provide expert-level PeopleSoft Application Architect and Development support for current PeopleSoft Applications and assist with the design and implement solutions for the HCM Application PUM Upgrade Project.
DUTIES
- The consultant must work within a designated team and coordinate with multiple developers in a technical team setting and perform expert-level PeopleSoft Application Architect and Development Support tasks including:
- Possess a strong technical background in PeopleSoft to develop complex PeopleSoft programs and provide technical guidance to one or more developers and cross functional team members.
- Perform research and provide technical direction to meet business needs with a focus on the Human Capital Management module as well as PeopleSoft Interaction Hub (Portal).
- Analyze and assess the need for customizations versus workaround with delivered functionality.
- Participate in Process Improvement work groups with customer agencies as needed.
- Analyze, research, and document Business rules for legacy application functions.
- Possess a strong background in Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL) to be used to resolve data issues and diagnose problems.
- Provide and implement recommendations for Security at the Interaction Hub level and user access level.
- Produce documentation such as technical and functional documentation, job aids as well as detailed options documentation based on the requirements gathered from the customer.
- Engage in migrations utilizing Phire and Application Designer.
- Administer and configure Phire.
- Provide support for environment upgrade activities.
- Work in coordination with customers to resolve user-based issues.
- Assist with end user training efforts as needed.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- 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 developing customizations, interfaces, and programs in a PeopleSoft environment developing with PeopleTools.
- 84 months of experience using Workflow configuration with Approval Workflow Engine (AWE).
- 84 months of experience with administering PeopleSoft Interaction Hub 9.1 and Unified Navigation.
- 84 months of programming experience configuring and customizing Smart HR Templates and Application Packages.
- 84 months of experience with PeopleSoft Integration Broker.
- 84 months of experience with Phire administration and migration tasks.
- 84 months of experience using SQL against an Oracle relational database to support PeopleSoft related tasks working in a UNIX environment.
- 84 months of programming experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) version 9.2.
- 84 months of experience with PeopleSoft Security Administration.
- 48 months of experience with People Tools Upgrade and HCM Application PUM Upgrade.
- R sum
- 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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Application Architect
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Application Architect duties. Pull your O*NET profile for SOC code 15-1299 and confirm your transcripts show coursework in systems design, software engineering, or enterprise architecture before applying.
Find sponsors through verified LCA data
Target employers who have already certified LCAs for Application Architect or similar titles. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with verified H-1B visa filing history by role, so you're applying to employers with a proven sponsorship track record.
Verify worksite coverage before accepting an offer
Each client site or delivery location you work at needs its own certified LCA listing that address. Confirm your offer letter specifies your primary worksite and ask HR whether they file amended LCAs when project assignments change.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Application Architect job title and your worksite ZIP before negotiations so you know the DOL wage floor going in.
Time your petition around premium processing
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If your start date is firm, ask your employer to elect premium processing when they file so status gaps don't delay your onboarding.
Prepare a specialty occupation support package
Employers who sponsor Application Architects for H-1B sometimes receive Requests for Evidence questioning whether the role requires a specific degree. Collect job postings from comparable roles, your architecture certifications, and a detailed position description to strengthen the petition upfront.
H-1B Visa Application Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Application Architect positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a directly related field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation definition. Employers document this in the I-129 petition by showing that the role's duties, such as designing enterprise application frameworks and leading technical architecture decisions, require that specific degree-level knowledge.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Application Architects?
Search Migrate Mate for Application Architect roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar titles, which signals both willingness and administrative capability to file your petition without internal delays.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different client site on a consulting engagement?
Each new worksite address requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Your employer or their legal team must file an amended I-129 with USCIS if the new location represents a material change to your petition. Confirm this process with HR before any project reassignment to avoid a status violation.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as an Application Architect?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once USCIS receives and receipts a new I-129 petition from your prospective employer, you can begin working for them without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't violated status. Your new employer must still file a certified LCA and full petition before your first day.
How long does H-1B status last for an Application Architect role?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant visa petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for more than 365 days, allowing one-year incremental extensions under AC21.