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Cloud Architect roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer-related occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS, making your employer's sponsorship history a critical factor in your job search.
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The client is developing a cloud-native integration platform in Microsoft Azure to support enterprise integrations between statewide agencies, client Enterprise Information System, and internal applications. The platform will provide modern synchronous and asynchronous integration capabilities using RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, enterprise messaging patterns, data lakehouse technologies, and enhanced observability capabilities.
The consultant will provide principal-level architecture expertise to guide solution design, technical implementation, and enterprise adoption of the platform.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting DEA’s modernization initiatives.
- Design and establish scalable cloud-native integration patterns utilizing APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and Azure platform services.
- Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance to development teams, project teams, and implementation partners throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, technical documentation, governance practices, and solution recommendations aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise solutions.
- Mentor technical staff and support knowledge transfer while promoting cloud engineering best practices and continuous improvements.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems.
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms using cloud-based data lake, analytics, or data engineering technologies.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and development automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or equivalent technologies.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, scalability, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational support.
- Experience establishing cloud architecture standards, technical design pattern, governance practices, and solution documentation.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience integrating SAP, SAP S/4HANA, ERP platforms, HR systems, or enterprise financial applications.
- Experience supporting large-scale government, public-sector, or highly regulated technology environments.
- Experience with Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Ivalua, or other ERP systems.
- Experience establishing enterprise architecture standards, cloud governance practices, and technical design patterns.
- Microsoft Azure, TOGAF, or comparable cloud and enterprise architecture certifications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Data Science, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination or relevant education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure Developer Associate
- Azure Data Engineer Associate
- TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
NOTES:
Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required. (The consultant should anticipate being onsite approximately 2-4 business days per month or as frequently as directed by the client leadership.)
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The client is developing a cloud-native integration platform in Microsoft Azure to support enterprise integrations between statewide agencies, client Enterprise Information System, and internal applications. The platform will provide modern synchronous and asynchronous integration capabilities using RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, enterprise messaging patterns, data lakehouse technologies, and enhanced observability capabilities.
The consultant will provide principal-level architecture expertise to guide solution design, technical implementation, and enterprise adoption of the platform.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting DEA’s modernization initiatives.
- Design and establish scalable cloud-native integration patterns utilizing APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and Azure platform services.
- Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance to development teams, project teams, and implementation partners throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, technical documentation, governance practices, and solution recommendations aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise solutions.
- Mentor technical staff and support knowledge transfer while promoting cloud engineering best practices and continuous improvements.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems.
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms using cloud-based data lake, analytics, or data engineering technologies.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and development automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or equivalent technologies.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, scalability, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational support.
- Experience establishing cloud architecture standards, technical design pattern, governance practices, and solution documentation.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience integrating SAP, SAP S/4HANA, ERP platforms, HR systems, or enterprise financial applications.
- Experience supporting large-scale government, public-sector, or highly regulated technology environments.
- Experience with Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Ivalua, or other ERP systems.
- Experience establishing enterprise architecture standards, cloud governance practices, and technical design patterns.
- Microsoft Azure, TOGAF, or comparable cloud and enterprise architecture certifications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Data Science, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination or relevant education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure Developer Associate
- Azure Data Engineer Associate
- TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
NOTES:
Fully Remote with occasional onsite visits required. (The consultant should anticipate being onsite approximately 2-4 business days per month or as frequently as directed by the client leadership.)
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cloud Architect
Align your degree to architecture roles
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to cloud architecture. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE. Document any cloud-specific coursework or certifications to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified LCA filings for cloud and infrastructure roles. Employers with consistent filing history for similar job codes are operationally set up to sponsor and less likely to stall during the petition stage.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor for Cloud Architect roles at each wage level in your target city.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Cloud Architects supporting research computing or university infrastructure can file any time of year.
Understand how job duties affect your SOC code
Employers classify your role using a Standard Occupational Classification code, which determines the prevailing wage level. A Cloud Architect doing primarily design and strategy work maps differently than one doing hands-on engineering. Confirm the intended SOC code with your employer before the LCA is filed.
Request premium processing at offer acceptance
Premium processing guarantees USCIS adjudication within 15 business days. Negotiate this into your offer for roles with a defined start date. Employers routinely pay this fee for technical hires, and it eliminates the uncertainty of standard processing timelines.
H-1B Visa Cloud Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Cloud Architect falls under computer-related occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for this occupation lists a bachelor's degree as the standard entry requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Architect roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Cloud Architect jobs at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history. The platform filters results to companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar roles, so you're not spending time on employers who have never navigated the H-1B process for technical hires.
Can I switch Cloud Architect jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your H-1B has been approved and you've worked for your sponsoring employer for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before your current authorization expires. The job must be in the same or a similar occupational classification.
What happens to my H-1B if my Cloud Architect role shifts to a different function?
If your duties change substantially, such as moving from architecture and design to primarily management or sales, USCIS may no longer consider the role a specialty occupation under the original petition. Your employer should file an amended H-1B petition before the role change takes effect to maintain lawful status and avoid compliance issues.
Do Cloud Architect contractors face different H-1B sponsorship requirements than direct hires?
Yes. When a staffing firm sponsors your H-1B for a client placement, USCIS scrutinizes whether the end client controls your daily work. The employer-employee relationship must exist with the sponsoring company, not the end client. Specialty occupation evidence and itinerary documentation become more important in these arrangements, and denials are more common without strong supporting documentation.