H-1B Visa Cloud Data Engineer Jobs
Cloud Data Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data engineering, or a related field. Employers in cloud-heavy industries file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing rate for your location and SOC code.
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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 as a Cloud Data Engineer
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on degree-to-role alignment. Cloud Data Engineer roles typically fall under SOC 15-1243. Cross-reference your transcript against the O*NET occupation profile to confirm your degree field directly supports the position before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to filter employers who have recently certified LCAs for data engineering roles. Employers already in the DOL system have completed prevailing wage determinations, which shortens your sponsorship timeline after an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B sponsors
Filter Cloud Data Engineer roles by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have actively petitioned for this specific role type, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness during the offer process.
Clarify cloud platform specialization early
Employers filing your H-1B petition must describe your duties with specificity. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the role centers on AWS, Azure, or GCP. A clearly scoped job description reduces the risk of a USCIS Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
Negotiate your offer against the prevailing wage tier
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 15-1243 in your target city before negotiating, so you understand the floor your offer must clear.
Time your application around the H-1B cap lottery
H-1B cap-subject registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT and your current authorization expires before October 1, confirm with your employer that they'll file for cap-gap coverage to bridge the gap.
H-1B Visa Cloud Data Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Data Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Cloud Data Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The key is that your degree field must align with the specific duties in the job description. A general business degree without a technical concentration is unlikely to meet the standard for this role.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Data Engineers?
Employers in cloud-native technology, financial services, healthcare analytics, and enterprise software tend to file the most H-1B petitions for data engineering roles. Rather than guessing, search Migrate Mate to browse Cloud Data Engineer positions filtered by verified H-1B filing history. This shows you which employers have actively sponsored this specific role type, not just any H-1B category.
How does my cloud platform specialization affect the H-1B petition?
Your employer's H-1B petition must describe your duties with enough specificity for USCIS to confirm the role qualifies. If your work centers on a specific platform like AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, or Google BigQuery, that detail should appear in the job description and support letter. Vague descriptions increase the likelihood of a Request for Evidence challenging whether the position meets specialty occupation requirements.
What prevailing wage level applies to Cloud Data Engineer H-1B filings?
Prevailing wages for Cloud Data Engineers are set by the DOL under SOC code 15-1243, with four wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for your work location. You can verify the wage floor for your city and experience tier using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Cloud Data Engineer offer?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a closely related specialty occupation. Your new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition before your first day.