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Azure Cloud Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, making them strong candidates for sponsorship. Employers filing your H-1B must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates your petition. Most Azure engineering positions qualify under SOC code 15-1299 or 15-1132.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework.
- Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
- Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics.
- Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET
- 2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React
- 2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries
- 1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- 1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices
- Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework.
- Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
- Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics.
- Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET
- 2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React
- 2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries
- 1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- 1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices
- Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Azure Cloud Engineer
Map your Azure certifications to SOC codes
Your Azure certifications carry more weight when they align to the SOC code your employer uses in the LCA. Pull the O*NET profile for 15-1299 or 15-1132 and confirm your credentials match the listed knowledge areas before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B history
Universities, nonprofits, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B isn't subject to the annual lottery. Azure Cloud Engineers at these institutions can start any time of year without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Search Azure Cloud Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established rather than hoping a company will start the process for you.
Verify prevailing wage tiers before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and ZIP code before accepting an offer so you know whether the number they propose meets the legal floor.
Clarify cloud platform scope during the offer stage
Some employers list Azure broadly but assign work across AWS or GCP once you start. If your H-1B LCA specifies Azure Cloud Engineer duties, misaligned day-to-day work can create material change issues that require an amended petition.
File premium processing if your OPT end date is near
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If your OPT expires within three to four months of your H-1B start date, premium processing reduces the risk of a work authorization gap between statuses.
H-1B Visa Azure Cloud Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Azure Cloud Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS considers Azure Cloud Engineer positions specialty occupations because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition by showing the position routinely requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree in any subject.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Azure Cloud Engineers?
Technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and defense contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors for cloud engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Azure and cloud infrastructure titles, so you can prioritize applications where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer changes my cloud platform from Azure to AWS?
A significant change in job duties, including a shift in the primary cloud platform, can constitute a material change to the terms of your H-1B. Your employer should file an amended I-129 petition before the change takes effect. Working under materially changed conditions without an amended petition puts your status at risk.
Can I start working as an Azure Cloud Engineer before USCIS approves my H-1B?
Only if you're changing status from F-1 OPT or another work-authorized status and your cap-gap or current status covers the gap. Otherwise, you can't start H-1B employment until USCIS approves the petition and the October 1 start date is reached for cap-subject cases. Premium processing through USCIS can reduce approval wait time to 15 business days.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Azure Cloud Engineer job offers?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions enter a random lottery each April for roughly 85,000 slots. Selection isn't guaranteed regardless of your qualifications. If you're not selected, you can pursue cap-exempt employers, explore O-1A visa eligibility if you have exceptional achievement, or accept an offer with a company that files in the next registration cycle.