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Backend Engineer roles sit comfortably within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, since the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Many backend roles also qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you a longer runway to secure sponsorship before your lottery slot is needed.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124756
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-09
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Schwab is seeking dynamic Lead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps) with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalable software. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices and delivering exceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
- Required to do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
- Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
- Driving release process improvements, assisting the Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
- Proactively identifying risks, establishing mitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
- Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services, Kafka and transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments
- Manage application deployments to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124756
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-09
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Schwab is seeking dynamic Lead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps) with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalable software. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices and delivering exceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
- Required to do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
- Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
- Driving release process improvements, assisting the Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
- Proactively identifying risks, establishing mitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
- Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services, Kafka and transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments
- Manage application deployments to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Engineer
Match your degree to your backend stack
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field supports your job duties. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to backend roles, but an unrelated degree may require a credential evaluation and a detailed employer letter explaining the connection.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1252 before your offer conversation so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Backend engineers at these institutions skip the April lottery entirely.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search for Backend Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by occupation code. You can filter for companies that have sponsored the exact role you're targeting rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Clarify remote work location in your LCA early
If your backend role allows remote work, your employer's LCA must list every worksite where you'll spend more than 30 days in a year. Switching to an unlisted location after filing can trigger compliance issues, so confirm your work arrangement before the petition is submitted.
Protect your status during a company transition
If you're changing employers, your new sponsor can file an H-1B transfer while you continue working under your current authorization. Don't wait until after your last day at the old job. The 60-day grace period starts the moment your employment ends, not when the transfer petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Backend Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Backend Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Backend Engineer positions qualify because they normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and the degree requirement the employer sets. If your role involves architecture, distributed systems, or API design, the specialty occupation standard is straightforward to satisfy.
Which SOC code do most employers use for Backend Engineer H-1B petitions?
Most employers file under SOC code 15-1252, Software Developers. Some use 15-1299 for more specialized roles. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the LCA, which affects your minimum guaranteed salary. You can cross-reference your duties against the O*NET occupation profile for 15-1252 to confirm the match before your employer files.
How do I find Backend Engineer jobs where the employer actively sponsors H-1B visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Backend Engineer roles filtered by verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you employers who have already sponsored the specific occupation code, not just companies that claim to be open to sponsorship. Checking actual filing history is more reliable than reading 'visa sponsorship available' in a job posting.
Can a backend engineering contractor or staffing arrangement qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but USCIS applies stricter scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The petitioning employer must demonstrate it controls the day-to-day work and maintains an employer-employee relationship throughout the petition period. Contracts, supervision structures, and end-client agreements all factor into the evaluation. Direct hires face fewer complications during adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B status if my backend engineering role shifts significantly after filing?
If your job duties change materially after your H-1B is approved, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Adding new responsibilities like engineering management or a different product area can qualify as a material change. A new LCA reflecting the updated role and wage level is typically required alongside the amended petition.