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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 Cloud Data Ops team is hiring a Senior Cloud DBA & Data Platform Engineer who brings deep, hands-on DBA expertise across SQL Server, Postgres (w/Timescale) and Oracle, combined with strong cloud-native skills in GCP and AWS. This role is responsible for performance tuning, cloud platform operations, automation, and ensuring the reliability of mission-critical relational and time-series data systems across multiple clouds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core DBA Responsibilities (SQL Server • Postgres • Oracle • TimescaleDB)
- Perform advanced DBA duties including installation, configuration, patching, backup/restore, HA/DR, and security hardening across SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle, and TimescaleDB.
- Diagnose and tune performance using execution plans, indexing strategies, wait event analysis, and I/O profiling.
- Optimize relational and time series workloads, including hypertables, chunk management, retention policies, and compression strategies in TimescaleDB.
- Implement schema changes, index strategies, and query rewrites to improve workload efficiency.
- Support database lifecycle management across on prem, GCVE, and cloud native platforms.
- Partner with application, analytics, and engineering teams to optimize database driven workloads.
Cloud Native Data Platform Operations (GCP & AWS)
- Operate and optimize workloads on CloudSQL, BigQuery, AWS RDS/Aurora, and GCVE hosted SQL Server.
- Apply DBA fundamentals to cloud native services, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Support migrations from on prem/VM based SQL Server, Oracle, and Postgres to managed cloud services.
- Implement observability across cloud platforms (Cloud Monitoring, CloudWatch, logs, metrics, traces).
- Participate in multi cloud operational readiness, incident response, and performance engineering.
Linux & Systems Engineering
- Manage and troubleshoot Linux based Postgres, TimescaleDB, and Oracle environments.
- Perform system level tuning (CPU, memory, I/O, kernel parameters) to support database performance.
- Support containerized and orchestrated environments (Docker, EKS, GKE) where applicable.
Automation & Cloud Data Ops Engineering
- Automate DBA and operational tasks using bash, PowerShell, or Python.
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows and infrastructure automation (Terraform preferred).
- Improve reliability through scripting, monitoring, alerting, and self service tooling.
- Participate in on call rotations for critical data systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong, hands on DBA experience with SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle, and TimescaleDB.
- Deep proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, indexing, execution plan analysis, and workload optimization.
- Experience operating databases in GCP (CloudSQL, BigQuery, GCE/GCVE) and/or AWS (RDS/Aurora).
- Solid Linux skills, including bash scripting and system level troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (pg_stat views, Query Store, Cloud Monitoring, CloudWatch, Zabbix, Datadog, etc.).
- Ability to support mission critical production systems in a multi cloud environment.
- Strong understanding of DBA fundamentals applied in cloud native and time series contexts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps (ADO), or other CI/CD/IaC tooling.
- Exposure to EKS, GKE, or other Kubernetes platforms.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized database operations.
- Experience with OCI or Oracle Cloud services.
- Background in cloud migration, modernization, or hybrid cloud architectures.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $140,000–$180,000 and represents the range that Granite reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. This position is eligible for bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, job related skills, and overall alignment with the role.
Requirements:
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.
Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.
Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.
Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.
We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.
Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.
If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Summary of Position:
The Cloud Data Ops team is hiring a Senior Cloud DBA & Data Platform Engineer who brings deep, hands-on DBA expertise across SQL Server, Postgres (w/Timescale) and Oracle, combined with strong cloud-native skills in GCP and AWS. This role is responsible for performance tuning, cloud platform operations, automation, and ensuring the reliability of mission-critical relational and time-series data systems across multiple clouds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core DBA Responsibilities (SQL Server • Postgres • Oracle • TimescaleDB)
- Perform advanced DBA duties including installation, configuration, patching, backup/restore, HA/DR, and security hardening across SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle, and TimescaleDB.
- Diagnose and tune performance using execution plans, indexing strategies, wait event analysis, and I/O profiling.
- Optimize relational and time series workloads, including hypertables, chunk management, retention policies, and compression strategies in TimescaleDB.
- Implement schema changes, index strategies, and query rewrites to improve workload efficiency.
- Support database lifecycle management across on prem, GCVE, and cloud native platforms.
- Partner with application, analytics, and engineering teams to optimize database driven workloads.
Cloud Native Data Platform Operations (GCP & AWS)
- Operate and optimize workloads on CloudSQL, BigQuery, AWS RDS/Aurora, and GCVE hosted SQL Server.
- Apply DBA fundamentals to cloud native services, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Support migrations from on prem/VM based SQL Server, Oracle, and Postgres to managed cloud services.
- Implement observability across cloud platforms (Cloud Monitoring, CloudWatch, logs, metrics, traces).
- Participate in multi cloud operational readiness, incident response, and performance engineering.
Linux & Systems Engineering
- Manage and troubleshoot Linux based Postgres, TimescaleDB, and Oracle environments.
- Perform system level tuning (CPU, memory, I/O, kernel parameters) to support database performance.
- Support containerized and orchestrated environments (Docker, EKS, GKE) where applicable.
Automation & Cloud Data Ops Engineering
- Automate DBA and operational tasks using bash, PowerShell, or Python.
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows and infrastructure automation (Terraform preferred).
- Improve reliability through scripting, monitoring, alerting, and self service tooling.
- Participate in on call rotations for critical data systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong, hands on DBA experience with SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle, and TimescaleDB.
- Deep proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, indexing, execution plan analysis, and workload optimization.
- Experience operating databases in GCP (CloudSQL, BigQuery, GCE/GCVE) and/or AWS (RDS/Aurora).
- Solid Linux skills, including bash scripting and system level troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (pg_stat views, Query Store, Cloud Monitoring, CloudWatch, Zabbix, Datadog, etc.).
- Ability to support mission critical production systems in a multi cloud environment.
- Strong understanding of DBA fundamentals applied in cloud native and time series contexts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps (ADO), or other CI/CD/IaC tooling.
- Exposure to EKS, GKE, or other Kubernetes platforms.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized database operations.
- Experience with OCI or Oracle Cloud services.
- Background in cloud migration, modernization, or hybrid cloud architectures.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $140,000–$180,000 and represents the range that Granite reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. This position is eligible for bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, job related skills, and overall alignment with the role.
Requirements:
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.
Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.
Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.
Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.
We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.
Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.
If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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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.