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Database Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the SOC 15-1245 classification, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers in healthcare, finance, and tech consistently file H-1B petitions for this role. The annual cap is 85,000 visas, with registration opening each March.
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This position on the Medicare Risk Adjustment Submissions Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end data management process associated with the receipt, validation, preparation, and submission of risk adjustment data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding and interpreting data requirements
- Utilizing SAS and SQL to process, transform, and generate submission files
- Editing and formatting data to ensure compliance with CMS submission standards
- Creating and maintaining datasets that support ongoing submission activities
- Data retrieval, validation, analysis, reconciliation, and audit trail documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all submitted data
In addition, this position requires collaboration with vendors, providers, and internal business partners, as well as close coordination with team members to effectively manage workflow priorities, resolve issues, and meet submission commitments. Team members in this role utilize Base SAS 9.4 (Windows 11) and AWS Athena to perform data extraction, analysis, validation, and data comparisons.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity for investigating data issues, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively convey information to audiences across multiple departments and leadership levels within the client.
Strong English language proficiency is preferred, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally in both individual and group settings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate MUST have a minimum of 1-2 yrs PC SAS work experience for this position (no exceptions). SAS Advanced is a plus. Certifications and experience must be listed on the resume.
Experience
- Fluent with PC BASE SAS & SQL, ETL, data manipulations with strong attention to detail.
Education
Prefers a 2 or 4 year degree; but will consider extensive work experience over education. Maximum education level accepted: Master's Degree.
TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Base SAS 9.4 (Critical)
- 1-2+ years hands-on PC SAS experience
- Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot SAS programs
- Experience with:
- Data Steps
- PROC SQL
- Data Manipulation
- File Creation
- Validation Processes
- SQL & Data Validation
- Intermediate to advanced SQL
- Query writing
- Data reconciliation
- Data comparisons
- Root-cause analysis
-
Data quality validation
-
SAS Certification is a plus
- SAS certification preferred
- Hands-on SAS experience is required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare data
- Medicare/Risk Adjustment experience
- ETL processes
- Data quality and audit/reconciliation activities
NOTES
Remote with quarterly onsite meetings
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST
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.
INTRODUCTION
This position on the Medicare Risk Adjustment Submissions Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end data management process associated with the receipt, validation, preparation, and submission of risk adjustment data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding and interpreting data requirements
- Utilizing SAS and SQL to process, transform, and generate submission files
- Editing and formatting data to ensure compliance with CMS submission standards
- Creating and maintaining datasets that support ongoing submission activities
- Data retrieval, validation, analysis, reconciliation, and audit trail documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all submitted data
In addition, this position requires collaboration with vendors, providers, and internal business partners, as well as close coordination with team members to effectively manage workflow priorities, resolve issues, and meet submission commitments. Team members in this role utilize Base SAS 9.4 (Windows 11) and AWS Athena to perform data extraction, analysis, validation, and data comparisons.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity for investigating data issues, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively convey information to audiences across multiple departments and leadership levels within the client.
Strong English language proficiency is preferred, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally in both individual and group settings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate MUST have a minimum of 1-2 yrs PC SAS work experience for this position (no exceptions). SAS Advanced is a plus. Certifications and experience must be listed on the resume.
Experience
- Fluent with PC BASE SAS & SQL, ETL, data manipulations with strong attention to detail.
Education
Prefers a 2 or 4 year degree; but will consider extensive work experience over education. Maximum education level accepted: Master's Degree.
TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Base SAS 9.4 (Critical)
- 1-2+ years hands-on PC SAS experience
- Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot SAS programs
- Experience with:
- Data Steps
- PROC SQL
- Data Manipulation
- File Creation
- Validation Processes
- SQL & Data Validation
- Intermediate to advanced SQL
- Query writing
- Data reconciliation
- Data comparisons
- Root-cause analysis
-
Data quality validation
-
SAS Certification is a plus
- SAS certification preferred
- Hands-on SAS experience is required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare data
- Medicare/Risk Adjustment experience
- ETL processes
- Data quality and audit/reconciliation activities
NOTES
Remote with quarterly onsite meetings
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST
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 Database Developer
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval for Database Developer roles hinges on your degree field directly relating to database work. A computer science or information systems degree clears this easily, but a business degree often triggers an RFE. Check O*NET for the accepted education fields USCIS references during adjudication.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to find employers who have filed for Database Developer roles specifically, not just software roles broadly. Employers with recent LCA history have an established H-1B process and are far less likely to back out after an offer.
Search H-1B roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Database Developer jobs by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so every listing reflects an employer who has filed for this role before. Use it to skip outreach to companies whose LCA filings don't include database-specific positions.
Clarify the SOC code before your offer
Ask your recruiter which SOC code the employer plans to use on your LCA before you accept. Database Developers can be filed under 15-1245 or adjacent codes, and the code affects the prevailing wage level. Run the code against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage tier matches your offer.
Flag STEM-adjacent skills during H-1B cap season
If you hold a U.S. master's degree in a STEM field, you're eligible for the advanced-degree exemption pool during the annual lottery in March, giving you two selection chances. Confirm your degree qualifies by checking USCIS guidance on the advanced-degree cap before your employer files your registration.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Standard H-1B processing can run three to six months after the October 1 start date. Ask the employer to include USCIS premium processing in the offer terms so your I-129 adjudicates within 15 business days and you can start without a long wait.
H-1B Visa Database Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Database Developer positions fall under SOC code 15-1245 and require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. USCIS treats this as a specialty occupation because the theoretical and practical application of that specific degree is a standard entry requirement for the role across the industry.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Database Developer roles?
Healthcare systems, financial institutions, government contractors, and large technology companies are consistent H-1B sponsors for Database Developers. The most reliable way to identify them is through DOL LCA disclosure data, which shows which employers have filed for this specific role. Migrate Mate surfaces that data directly so you can browse verified sponsoring employers without digging through raw government files.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Database Developer role changes significantly after I'm approved?
A material change to your job duties, work location, or SOC code requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving from a pure database development role to a data architecture or engineering management position often triggers this requirement. Failing to file an amendment while working in a materially different role puts your status at risk.
Can I work as a Database Developer for multiple employers on a single H-1B?
Not without a separate approved petition. Each H-1B is employer-specific. If you want to work concurrently for two companies, the second employer must file and receive approval for their own H-1B petition before you begin work for them. Consulting arrangements or part-time contract roles both require this, even if the work is project-based.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Database Developer job offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Database Developer role at the specific work location listed on the LCA. Wage levels run from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, which tells you the minimum the employer is legally required to pay.