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Data Engineering Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Large tech, finance, and healthcare employers file LCAs with the DOL and run H-1B petitions through USCIS for this role annually.
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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 Data Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to data engineering management. A computer science or information systems degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is adjacent, gather course transcripts showing data systems coursework before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for data engineering and management roles. This confirms they have experience running H-1B petitions for this occupation, not just engineering individual contributor positions.
Verify prevailing wage tier before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your job title, SOC code, and metro area. Data Engineering Manager roles often fall at Level III or IV. An offer below the certified LCA wage will fail DOL review.
Confirm your role meets O*NET management criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for database administrators and data architects to check which tasks and knowledge areas USCIS expects. Data Engineering Manager petitions are stronger when the job description maps directly to O*NET's listed tasks for the occupation.
Plan around the cap and registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're not already on a valid H-1B, your employer must register you in that window. Missing it means waiting another year unless you qualify for a cap-exempt employer.
Negotiate petition filing timeline into your offer
Ask your employer to confirm whether they'll file standard or premium processing before you accept. Standard processing can run several months; premium processing through USCIS gets a decision within 15 business days. This affects your start date and status transition planning.
H-1B Visa Data Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Engineering Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Data Engineering Manager as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. The job description must show that a specific degree field is a standard requirement for the position, not just a preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Engineering Manager positions?
Tech companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and large consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Employers in industries with mature data infrastructure teams file LCAs for this occupation regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history for data engineering management roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Data Engineering Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer files an LCA with the DOL certifying your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for the role in your work location. Data Engineering Manager typically maps to a higher wage level given the management component. If the offered salary falls below the certified wage level, DOL will reject the LCA and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Data Engineering Manager role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed, as long as you're in valid status and your prior petition was approved. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and LCA for the Data Engineering Manager role. You don't need to wait for approval before starting.
Does managing a team affect how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation standard?
It can work in your favor. Petitions for managerial roles are stronger when the job description demonstrates that the management duties are secondary to specialized technical oversight, not general administration. USCIS looks for evidence that the degree requirement flows from the technical nature of the work, not just the seniority of the title.