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Application Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or business administration. Many consulting-focused employers file H-1B petitions annually, making this one of the more accessible paths to employer sponsorship in enterprise software and IT services.
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Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Join Kyndryl as a Senior Managing Consultant, Application Consulting and become a catalyst for innovation and transformation. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and enabling our customers to harness the power of technology to achieve their wildest ambitions. From revolutionizing healthcare to shaping the future of finance, you'll collaborate with a diverse range of industries, tailoring cutting-edge solutions to meet each customer's unique needs.
As a trusted advisor, you'll forge strong relationships with our customers, gaining deep insights into their business objectives and long-term aspirations. Armed with this understanding, you'll provide expert guidance on how technology can be leveraged to propel them towards unprecedented success. From aligning processes to technology to developing and deploying bespoke solutions, you'll be the visionary architect behind their digital transformation journey. Your expertise in application development and deployment best practices will ensure seamless integration and optimized performance.
In this role, your impact will be immense. You'll conduct thorough needs assessments, uncovering the requirements for new applications or upgrades to existing ones, and document these specifications with utmost precision using cutting-edge Business Analysis (BA) methodologies. Whether it's crafting comprehensive use cases, tracing requirements meticulously, or visualizing process flows, your attention to detail will be unmatched.
Drawing upon your exceptional analytical prowess, you'll gather requirements from stakeholders and masterfully translate them into functional and nonfunctional specifications. As the driving force behind our customers' application modernization endeavors, you'll guide them through every step of the process, ensuring their systems are future-proofed and optimized for success. Your expertise will also come into play as you assist customers in selecting and customizing the perfect packaged solutions to fulfill their unique business needs.
Collaboration will be your cornerstone as you work closely with application architects and development staff to bring your visions to life. Your keen eye for detail will shine as you analyze requirements, meticulously plan design and implementation work, all while adhering to time, cost, and quality targets. You'll consult with customers on compatibility challenges, such as hardware and operating system considerations, data conversion processes, and training requirements, offering them holistic solutions that align seamlessly with their budgets.
In this fast-paced environment, you'll have the exhilarating responsibility of helping customers choose between multiple applications, including packaged solutions. Your sharp insights and discerning judgement will empower them to make informed decisions that drive their organizations towards unprecedented heights.
Our consultants are restless for innovation. They are at the edge of technology, changing the way our customers implement business solutions – so, if you’re a problem-solver, an innovative thinker, and a self-starter with a passion for high impact assignments which align technology to business outcomes, then we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team that has a host of exciting projects and customers waiting for you to work with them to solve complex transformation puzzles through technology.
Your Future at Kyndryl
As an Application Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You Are
Why Kyndryl:
We’re a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Experience
- 5+ years of experience in application development and deployment
- 5+ years in application migration and modernization
- 5+ years in application architecture, middleware and data experience
- Variety of technologies including BI, database principles, programming fundamentals, SQL, hardware/software, operating systems and networking
- Strong technical acumen & deep working knowledge of Agile Methods, Service Architecture, and enterprise Cloud Integration
- Strong ability to influence, collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
- SaaS application implementation experience: (Oracle E-Business Suite, NetSuite, Infor, Unit 4, PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP, Lawson, etc.)
- Application modernization tools, e.g. CAST
- Experience in using and implementing DevSecOps processes
- Past experience in assisting stakeholders in quantifying risks and developing mitigation and remediation strategies
The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $143,640 to $273,000 based on a full-time schedule.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area): $172,440 to $327,600
California (All Other): $158,040 to $300,360
Colorado: $143,640 to $273,000
Massachusetts: $143,640 to $300,360
New York City: $172,440 to $327,600
Washington: $158,040 to $300,360
Washington DC: $158,040 to $300,360
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Application Consultant duties. A computer science or information systems degree is a strong match; a general business degree may require supplemental documentation linking your coursework to the specific software domain.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Application Consultant roles by employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Active LCA history signals a sponsor already familiar with the H-1B process for your exact role type.
Confirm the role title maps to your SOC code
DOL certifies LCAs by Standard Occupational Classification code. Ask the recruiter which SOC code the employer is using for the role. Mismatches between your duties and the SOC code are a common source of RFEs during adjudication.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating compensation
Look up the wage level for your occupation and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you discuss salary. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage on the certified LCA, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds gives you a real floor for negotiation.
Clarify project-based travel terms before filing
Application Consultant roles often require on-site client deployments. USCIS scrutinizes petitions where the worksite differs from the employer's address. Confirm your employer will file an amended H-1B or itinerary letter when extended assignments move you to a new client location.
Request premium processing for client start-date commitments
Consulting project timelines rarely accommodate standard USCIS processing windows. Ask your employer to file with premium processing so adjudication completes within 15 business days, protecting your ability to meet a client go-live date tied to your start.
H-1B Visa Application Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or business administration. USCIS looks at both the employer's job description and your actual degree. If your degree is in a tangential field, a credential evaluation or supporting documentation from the employer linking your coursework to the role can strengthen the petition.
How do I find employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Application Consultant positions?
Search Migrate Mate for Application Consultant roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data shows which companies have certified LCAs for this occupation code, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the process for your specific role type rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition if I'll be working at client sites rather than their own office?
Yes, but the employer must document the worksite on the LCA and, for extended client assignments, may need to file an amended petition if the location changes materially. USCIS requires third-party worksite attestations in some cases. Confirm with your employer before accepting a role that involves long-term on-site client deployments in different metro areas.
What happens to my H-1B status if a consulting project ends and I'm between client assignments?
You remain in valid H-1B status as long as your employer-employee relationship continues and you're being paid the LCA wage. A gap between client projects doesn't automatically affect your status, but your employer must maintain the employment relationship and prevailing wage obligation throughout the approved petition period.
Does the O*NET occupation profile for Application Consultant support the specialty occupation argument?
O*NET classifies roles similar to Application Consultant under Job Zone 4, which requires substantial preparation including a bachelor's degree. Including the O*NET job zone classification in your employer's support letter reinforces the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that the occupation itself, not just this employer's preference, typically requires a relevant degree.