H-1B Visa Backend Software Engineer Jobs
Backend Software Engineer roles rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa positions, with employers filing LCAs across distributed systems, API development, and cloud infrastructure work. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, but cap-exempt employers and October 1 start dates create predictable filing windows worth planning around.
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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 Engineer
Match your SOC code before applying
Your H-1B petition is filed under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Backend engineers typically fall under SOC 15-1252. Confirm the role's SOC code matches your actual duties using O*NET before accepting an offer.
Verify employer LCA filing history early
Use Migrate Mate to filter Backend Software Engineer roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored H-1B petitions for this role type, not just those who say they do.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter now
USCIS requires a direct-field bachelor's degree for specialty occupation. If your computer science or engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before your employer files the I-129.
Target cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition any time without entering the March lottery. Backend engineering roles exist at many of these institutions.
Negotiate your start date around the October 1 window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions take effect October 1 at the earliest. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD expiration covers the gap and ask your employer about cap-gap authorization under DOL and USCIS rules.
Request premium processing if your offer has a deadline
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision for an additional fee. If your employer has a firm onboarding date or your current status expires soon, ask your employer's counsel to file Form I-907 alongside the I-129.
H-1B Visa Backend Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Backend Software Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, backend software engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties in the LCA and I-129 petition, so the job description must reflect work requiring that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, not general IT support or broad programming tasks.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for backend roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by role and employer, so you can see which companies have filed DOL Labor Condition Applications for backend engineering positions. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, because LCA filings are public record and confirm an employer's actual sponsorship activity rather than their stated intention to sponsor.
Can I switch to a new backend engineering job while my H-1B is active?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
What happens to my H-1B if my backend engineering job involves remote work across multiple states?
Your employer must file a separate LCA for each work location where you spend more than a few days, including your home address if you work remotely from a different state than the employer's office. USCIS and DOL require the prevailing wage to reflect the actual work location, not the employer's headquarters, so remote backend roles can trigger multi-LCA filings.
Does the H-1B cap apply to backend engineering jobs at every company?
No. The 85,000-slot annual cap applies to most private-sector employers, but universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. Backend engineers hired by these organizations can have their H-1B petitions filed at any time of year without entering the lottery, which is worth factoring into your job search if your OPT window is narrow.