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Blockchain Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap of 65,000 regular slots applies unless your employer is cap-exempt.
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Blockchain Java Developer (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in New York, New York (US-NY), United States (US).
Key Responsibilities:
- To collaborate with team members in implementation approach of web applications leveraging blockchain technology
- To own and to delivery functional scope end-to-end of applications leveraging blockchain technology meeting our quality standards
- To solve solution engineering challenges to meet our stakeholders’ requirements and expectations
- To know and properly use best and common practices, and design patterns for enterprise web applications
- To know and properly use best and common practices, and design patterns for web3 applications
- To properly use collaborative tools to manage and deliver work in a distributed team
- To contribute and maintain tech documents for code and applications built and maintained
- To be a team player and properly communicate in a distributed team
- Help resolve/escalate issues as needed to successfully deliver projects on time, on budget and with quality
Qualifications/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering; MS or PhD in computer science, or related discipline a plus
- 7 to 10 years of experience in full software development and testing lifecycle. Experience from financial services industry is a plus.
- 5 to 7 years of experience and expertise with Backend web development with Java spring
- 1 to 3 years of experience in web3 application development is a plus
- 1 to 3 years of experience and expertise developing web applications using asynchronous programming and communication
- Experience and expertise developing web applications adhering to best practices and patterns for reliability, scalability, and performance
- Familiarity with web3 libraries like Web3J and Web3JS is a plus
- Familiarity with common and best practices for web3 applications is a plus
- Familiarity of Solidity code and best practices is a plus
- Familiarity of basics of DevOps and containerize applications is a plus
- Familiarity of Agile Methodology and Scrum is a plus
Competencies/ Skills
- Strong team player with ability to communicate to technical / non-technical stakeholders at all levels and a start-up mindset.
- Proven history of delivering high-quality, increasingly complex, commercial software products.
- Strong engineering fundamentals (testing, code reviews, code structure, readable and maintainable code).
- Hands-on development experience as a full stack developer building enterprise-grade web applications
- Excellent computer science fundamentals: demonstrable command of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns along with capability to translate them into working, elegant code.
- Intricate knowledge of controls for consistent deployment and management of applications using best-in-class with toolsets such as git, Jira, Jenkins, Helm Charts, etc.
LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $100,224.00 to $150,336.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Req ID: 383191
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Blockchain Java Developer (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in New York, New York (US-NY), United States (US).
Key Responsibilities:
- To collaborate with team members in implementation approach of web applications leveraging blockchain technology
- To own and to delivery functional scope end-to-end of applications leveraging blockchain technology meeting our quality standards
- To solve solution engineering challenges to meet our stakeholders’ requirements and expectations
- To know and properly use best and common practices, and design patterns for enterprise web applications
- To know and properly use best and common practices, and design patterns for web3 applications
- To properly use collaborative tools to manage and deliver work in a distributed team
- To contribute and maintain tech documents for code and applications built and maintained
- To be a team player and properly communicate in a distributed team
- Help resolve/escalate issues as needed to successfully deliver projects on time, on budget and with quality
Qualifications/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering; MS or PhD in computer science, or related discipline a plus
- 7 to 10 years of experience in full software development and testing lifecycle. Experience from financial services industry is a plus.
- 5 to 7 years of experience and expertise with Backend web development with Java spring
- 1 to 3 years of experience in web3 application development is a plus
- 1 to 3 years of experience and expertise developing web applications using asynchronous programming and communication
- Experience and expertise developing web applications adhering to best practices and patterns for reliability, scalability, and performance
- Familiarity with web3 libraries like Web3J and Web3JS is a plus
- Familiarity with common and best practices for web3 applications is a plus
- Familiarity of Solidity code and best practices is a plus
- Familiarity of basics of DevOps and containerize applications is a plus
- Familiarity of Agile Methodology and Scrum is a plus
Competencies/ Skills
- Strong team player with ability to communicate to technical / non-technical stakeholders at all levels and a start-up mindset.
- Proven history of delivering high-quality, increasingly complex, commercial software products.
- Strong engineering fundamentals (testing, code reviews, code structure, readable and maintainable code).
- Hands-on development experience as a full stack developer building enterprise-grade web applications
- Excellent computer science fundamentals: demonstrable command of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns along with capability to translate them into working, elegant code.
- Intricate knowledge of controls for consistent deployment and management of applications using best-in-class with toolsets such as git, Jira, Jenkins, Helm Charts, etc.
LI-NorthAmerica
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $100,224.00 to $150,336.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Blockchain Engineer
Verify your degree maps to blockchain
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree directly supports a Blockchain Engineer role. A computer science or software engineering degree holds up well; a general business degree rarely does. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to see how adjudicators evaluate the degree-to-role connection.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Blockchain Engineer roles by employers who have active H-1B LCA filings in this occupation code. That filing history confirms the employer understands the sponsorship process and has already cleared DOL's prevailing-wage certification step.
Run the prevailing wage before salary talks
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job zone and metro area before any offer conversation. Blockchain Engineers in financial hubs like New York or San Francisco fall into higher wage tiers, and the LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds that level.
Ask employers about cap-exempt status early
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the lottery entirely. If you're open to those environments, confirm cap-exempt status in the first recruiter call so you're not planning around a lottery that doesn't apply.
Document your blockchain project contributions precisely
USCIS RFEs on Blockchain Engineer petitions often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Gather code repositories, architecture documents, audit reports, and published technical contributions before your employer's attorney drafts the support letter.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months after cap selection in April. If your OPT or current status expires close to October 1, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing so USCIS returns a decision within 15 business days and leaves time to respond to any RFE.
H-1B Visa Blockchain Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Blockchain Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement weaken the specialty-occupation argument. The employer's job description must reflect that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge is central to the work.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Blockchain Engineers?
Financial services firms, cryptocurrency exchanges, enterprise software companies, and blockchain infrastructure startups are the most active sponsors in this occupation. Cap-exempt universities and government-affiliated research labs also hire Blockchain Engineers without requiring lottery selection. Migrate Mate lets you filter Blockchain Engineer openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Blockchain Engineer job timelines?
USCIS opens registration in March, selects registrants by late March, and the earliest a cap-subject H-1B can start is October 1. That gap means you need OPT, OPT STEM extension, or another valid status to bridge from selection to your start date. Blockchain Engineers whose employers qualify as cap-exempt bypass the lottery entirely and can start year-round.
Can a Blockchain Engineer on OPT work for a crypto startup while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, if the startup filed your H-1B petition before your OPT expired and USCIS received it in time to trigger cap-gap protection. Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30 if your petition is timely filed and properly maintained. Confirm the startup has an Employer Identification Number and can sign the LCA, since some early-stage entities run into DOL compliance issues at that step.
What happens to H-1B status if a Blockchain Engineer's employer is acquired or shuts down?
If the acquiring company is a successor in interest and assumes the same wage obligations and working conditions, your existing H-1B often transfers without a new petition. If the employer shuts down, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, have a new I-129 filed on your behalf, or take another action to maintain status. Document the acquisition terms with your employer's attorney as soon as a deal is announced.