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Applications Specialist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Employers in enterprise software, healthcare IT, and SaaS regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, and the annual cap of 85,000 visas resets each fiscal year.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Architect
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Contract/Full time
Job Description
An Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Architect leads the technical strategy, assessment, schema conversion, and data migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL (often AWS RDS/Aurora or Azure). They specialize in mapping Oracle PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL, optimizing performance, designing cloud-native database architectures, and reducing downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Strategy: Evaluate existing Oracle database environments to plan the migration roadmap, including TCO analysis and application dependency mapping.
- Migration Design: Design scalable, secure PostgreSQL schema architectures, converting Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures, triggers, views, and packages to PL/pgSQL.
- Technical Execution: Perform data migrations using tools like AWS SCT/DMS, Ora2Pg, or pgloader, ensuring data integrity.
- Performance Optimization: Tune PostgreSQL performance, including indexing, query optimization, and handling differences in storage engines.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve complex data type mismatches, handle replication issues, and provide troubleshooting during and after migration.
Required Technical Skills
- Oracle Expertise: Proficient in Oracle Database Administration, PL/SQL, and SQL performance tuning.
- PostgreSQL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, PL/SQL, and configuration.
- Migration Tools: Experience with migration tools such as AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), or Ora2Pg.
- Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of AWS (RDS/Aurora) or Azure.
- Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Perl for automation.
Required Experience & Education
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration, with 3+ years specifically in Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration.
Key Skills for Success
- Understanding of microservices architecture.
- Database security best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Position: Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Architect
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Contract/Full time
Job Description
An Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Architect leads the technical strategy, assessment, schema conversion, and data migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL (often AWS RDS/Aurora or Azure). They specialize in mapping Oracle PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL, optimizing performance, designing cloud-native database architectures, and reducing downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment & Strategy: Evaluate existing Oracle database environments to plan the migration roadmap, including TCO analysis and application dependency mapping.
- Migration Design: Design scalable, secure PostgreSQL schema architectures, converting Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures, triggers, views, and packages to PL/pgSQL.
- Technical Execution: Perform data migrations using tools like AWS SCT/DMS, Ora2Pg, or pgloader, ensuring data integrity.
- Performance Optimization: Tune PostgreSQL performance, including indexing, query optimization, and handling differences in storage engines.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Resolve complex data type mismatches, handle replication issues, and provide troubleshooting during and after migration.
Required Technical Skills
- Oracle Expertise: Proficient in Oracle Database Administration, PL/SQL, and SQL performance tuning.
- PostgreSQL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, PL/SQL, and configuration.
- Migration Tools: Experience with migration tools such as AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), or Ora2Pg.
- Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of AWS (RDS/Aurora) or Azure.
- Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Perl for automation.
Required Experience & Education
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration, with 3+ years specifically in Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration.
Key Skills for Success
- Understanding of microservices architecture.
- Database security best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Applications Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Applications Specialist duties. A general business degree often triggers an RFE, while computer science, information systems, or software engineering degrees align cleanly with technical implementation work.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by the exact SOC code 15-1299 before applying. Employers who have certified LCAs for Applications Specialist roles have already cleared the DOL wage compliance step, which signals real sponsorship infrastructure.
Target employers with dedicated IT procurement teams
Enterprise software vendors and systems integrators file H-1B petitions for Applications Specialists more consistently than general staffing firms. Look for companies whose core product requires ongoing client-side configuration, where this role is a permanent headcount, not project-based.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Applications Specialist jobs by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this specific role type, cutting time spent on employers who decline to sponsor.
Document system-specific experience for the I-129
Your employer's I-129 petition needs detailed evidence that the role requires a specialized degree, not just computer literacy. Prepare a project summary listing the enterprise platforms you've implemented, such as ERP, CRM, or HRIS systems, tied directly to your degree coursework.
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Find Applications Specialist JobsApplications Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles involving ERP, CRM, or healthcare IT platform implementation typically qualify because the configuration and integration work is tied directly to computer science or information systems training. A generic title alone isn't enough, the job duties and degree requirement must align.
Which industries hire Applications Specialists with H-1B sponsorship most often?
Enterprise software vendors, healthcare IT firms, financial technology companies, and large systems integrators file the most H-1B LCAs for Applications Specialist roles. These employers maintain dedicated HR and immigration teams because the title appears consistently across their product lines. You can confirm actual filing activity by searching the OFLC Wage Search or browsing employer profiles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with verified H-1B filing history for this role.
What SOC code applies to Applications Specialist positions for H-1B purposes?
Most Applications Specialist roles fall under SOC code 15-1299, Software and Web Developers, Applications Not Elsewhere Classified, or 15-1211, Computer Systems Analysts, depending on whether the work is implementation-focused or analysis-focused. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. You can cross-reference the role's duties with the O*NET occupation profile to confirm which code fits before your employer files.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm currently on OPT as an Applications Specialist?
Yes, and the timing is critical. Your employer must submit the H-1B registration during the March lottery window, then file the full petition by April 1 if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1, you may qualify for a cap-gap extension, which automatically extends your F-1 status and EAD authorization while USCIS adjudicates the petition. Confirm your OPT expiration date against the USCIS cap-gap rules before accepting an offer.
How do I tell if an employer will actually sponsor H-1B for this role before applying?
The most reliable signal is prior LCA certification for the same job title. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the employer's name and filter by the relevant SOC code to see if they've sponsored Applications Specialist roles before. Job postings that say 'we will sponsor' without prior filing history are less reliable. Migrate Mate lets you filter Applications Specialist listings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing records, so you spend time on realistic opportunities.
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