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Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly technical Senior Application Development Manager to lead teams developing enterprise-grade payment processing systems. This role blends hands-on engineering, architectural oversight, and people leadership. You will guide a team of Java developers, drive technical strategy, ensure high-quality delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across product, architecture and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor teams of Java engineers, fostering strong modern engineering practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and encourage professional development in teams.
- Work with Architecture and own decisions for Java-based payment systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Remain hands-on in reviewing designs, frameworks, and proof-of-concepts using modern Java and Spring technologies.
- Guide the teams in modernizing existing system with performance, reliability and fault tolerance in mind.
- Oversee data modeling, API design, and integration patterns across the platform.
- Partner with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices are consistently applied.
- Ensure maintenance of documentation, system reports, and architectural artifacts (UML, sequence diagrams, etc.)
- Up to 25% travel
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with remote teams.
- Coach teams in following Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and efficiency in meetings in stressful situations.
- 12+ years of development experience, ideally with Java, Spring Boot.
- 5+ years of Management experience.
- Understanding of Microservices architecture.
- CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.
- Strong data modeling and system design capabilities.
- Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and guide teams through adoption, aligning with Architecture.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and building high-performing engineering teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and enterprise architecture.
- Experience leading teams through urgent production incidents and root-cause analysis.
- Exposure to full software product lifecycle: requirements, architecture, development, testing, and deployment.
- Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
- Linux Shell scripting and OS understanding.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience. Each year of relative work experience may be substituted for a year of college education, up to two years.
FLEXIBLE WORKING
At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:
INTRODUCTION
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly technical Senior Application Development Manager to lead teams developing enterprise-grade payment processing systems. This role blends hands-on engineering, architectural oversight, and people leadership. You will guide a team of Java developers, drive technical strategy, ensure high-quality delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across product, architecture and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor teams of Java engineers, fostering strong modern engineering practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and encourage professional development in teams.
- Work with Architecture and own decisions for Java-based payment systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Remain hands-on in reviewing designs, frameworks, and proof-of-concepts using modern Java and Spring technologies.
- Guide the teams in modernizing existing system with performance, reliability and fault tolerance in mind.
- Oversee data modeling, API design, and integration patterns across the platform.
- Partner with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices are consistently applied.
- Ensure maintenance of documentation, system reports, and architectural artifacts (UML, sequence diagrams, etc.)
- Up to 25% travel
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with remote teams.
- Coach teams in following Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and efficiency in meetings in stressful situations.
- 12+ years of development experience, ideally with Java, Spring Boot.
- 5+ years of Management experience.
- Understanding of Microservices architecture.
- CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.
- Strong data modeling and system design capabilities.
- Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and guide teams through adoption, aligning with Architecture.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and building high-performing engineering teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and enterprise architecture.
- Experience leading teams through urgent production incidents and root-cause analysis.
- Exposure to full software product lifecycle: requirements, architecture, development, testing, and deployment.
- Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
- Linux Shell scripting and OS understanding.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience. Each year of relative work experience may be substituted for a year of college education, up to two years.
FLEXIBLE WORKING
At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Application Development Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes management-level tech roles when the degree field doesn't directly align with the job duties. Make sure your transcripts show coursework in software engineering, computer science, or systems design, not just general business.
Search LCA filings by exact job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up 'Application Development Manager' LCA filings by employer. Employers with multiple certified LCAs for this title have an established sponsorship process, which reduces your risk of a delayed or denied petition.
Target cap-exempt employers early in your search
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window. These employers are often overlooked for senior tech management roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Filter Application Development Manager postings on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code. That filters out roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but never actually filed.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap calendar
If you're subject to the annual cap, your start date can't precede October 1 of the fiscal year you're selected in. Factor this into offer negotiations so your employer doesn't expect an earlier start than USCIS allows.
Document your direct reports and technical scope clearly
USCIS sometimes issues RFEs for management titles questioning whether the role truly requires a specialty degree. Your job description should detail hands-on technical responsibilities alongside team oversight to satisfy the specialty occupation definition.
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Find Application Development Manager JobsApplication Development Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. USCIS will scrutinize hybrid management-technical titles more closely than pure engineering roles, so your job description needs to demonstrate that the position requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general management experience.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Application Development Manager positions?
Large technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and enterprise software vendors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title based on DOL LCA disclosure data. Consulting firms that place managers at client sites also file regularly. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific occupation, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already been through the process.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Application Development Manager offers?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Application Development Manager occupation in the work location's metropolitan area. The wage is tied to the SOC code DOL assigns to your role, and management-level codes typically carry a higher prevailing wage than individual contributor equivalents. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already in the U.S. as an Application Development Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the petition is non-frivolous. Your new employer files an amended LCA for the Application Development Manager role at the new work location, and the process mirrors an initial petition without the cap lottery if you're already cap-counted.
What should I look for in a job posting to know if H-1B sponsorship is genuine?
Check whether the employer has a track record of certified LCAs for Application Development Manager or similar management-level technology titles. Postings that say 'sponsorship available' without any filing history are unreliable. The O*NET occupation profile for this role can help you confirm the job zone and typical degree requirements before applying, which also helps you assess whether your background aligns with what USCIS expects for a specialty occupation determination.
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