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Backend Software Developer roles consistently rank among the most-sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with employers filing Labor Condition Applications for positions in server-side engineering, API development, and distributed systems. Specialty occupation status is straightforward to establish when your degree aligns directly with the role's technical requirements.
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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 Software Developer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the backend role. A computer science or software engineering degree makes this clear-cut, but a general IT or business degree can trigger an RFE, so document the technical coursework that bridges the gap.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your exact SOC code and work location before negotiating. Employers must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and underbidding early can complicate the filing.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter backend developer roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies with a documented history of sponsoring the visa, not just posting roles that sound open to it.
Flag cap-exempt employers during your search
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. Backend roles in edtech, research computing, and academic infrastructure often fall under this category.
Clarify remote work terms before the LCA is filed
DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend more than 40 hours over a year. If you're remote or hybrid, confirm with your employer that the LCA reflects your actual work locations before it's submitted, not after.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, which guarantees a decision within a defined business-day window. If your current OPT or grace period is expiring close to your start date, ask your employer to include it when filing I-129.
H-1B Visa Backend Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a backend software developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, backend software developer positions almost always qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The stronger the alignment between your degree and the job description's technical requirements, the less likely USCIS is to issue a Request for Evidence.
How do I find backend developer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces backend developer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have sponsored the visa before rather than guessing from job postings. A job listing that doesn't mention sponsorship isn't necessarily a no, but LCA history is the most reliable signal an employer is set up to file.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer switches me from backend to a different engineering role?
A material change in job duties can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts to a different SOC code or significantly different responsibilities, your employer must file Form I-129 with USCIS to reflect the change. Minor expansions within the same technical domain generally don't require an amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm before the transition.
Can I work on backend projects for a client site or third-party location on an H-1B?
Yes, but the LCA must cover the actual worksite. If you're placed at a client office or data center not listed on your certified LCA, your employer needs to post a wage notice there and may need to file a new or amended LCA. This is a common compliance gap in consulting and staffing arrangements, so confirm the worksite details before your first day on-site.
Does my backend developer H-1B transfer if I change employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 with USCIS, and you don't lose your place in the cap. Request the transfer petition early to avoid any gap in authorization.