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Development Lead jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering you for up to three years initially.
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State Street is looking for a hands-on Application Engineering Agile Room Lead to provide engineering leadership in the build-out, modernization, and enhancement of a large-scale, business-critical Investment Accounting platform. The candidate will work in a dynamic, fast-paced Agile team environment, partnering closely with business and technology teams across global locations.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading software engineering teams responsible for complex enterprise applications, a strong understanding of financial services and investment accounting workflows, and proven success modernizing large-scale legacy systems. The candidate will help drive the evolution of the platform through modernization initiatives, adoption of contemporary engineering practices, and selective use of cloud capabilities where they deliver measurable business value.
What you will be responsible for
As Software Engineering & Development Lead, Vice President you will:
- Lead a software engineering team responsible for enhancing and supporting a business-critical portfolio accounting and middle-office application.
- Drive the planning and execution of application modernization initiatives, evolving a Windows-based Visual C++ platform toward a modern distributed architecture with web-based user experiences and Java-based services.
- Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architecture, infrastructure, and risk teams to deliver strategic technology solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, maintainable, and operationally resilient software solutions.
- Oversee solution design, software development, production readiness, and operational stability.
- Lead Agile delivery activities, including release planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution across global teams.
- Mentor engineering talent and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Communicate technology strategy, delivery progress, dependencies, and risks to senior leadership.
- Evaluate and adopt modern engineering approaches, including AI-assisted development capabilities, automation tooling, and cloud services where appropriate to enhance development efficiency and platform capabilities.
Provide hands-on leadership and support during critical delivery initiatives and complex production challenges.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong understanding of investment accounting, portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and related business processes within the financial services industry.
- Proven experience delivering technology solutions for financial services organizations, particularly in accounting, investment operations, regulatory reporting, or middle-office platforms.
- Extensive experience in enterprise application architecture and distributed systems design.
- Strong programming background in Visual C++ and Java, with demonstrated experience modernizing large-scale legacy applications.
- Database experience with current Oracle DB versions, including SQL, PL/SQL Development, and other Oracle services/features.
- Experience designing and implementing:
- Event-driven architectures
- Microservices and domain-driven design principles
- High-performance and low-latency systems
- Strong understanding of transaction processing, reconciliation, data integrity, and accounting-centric system design.
- Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems with high throughput and strong reliability requirements.
- Working knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern DevOps practices, with an understanding of how cloud technologies can support enterprise application modernization.
- Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, and software delivery effectiveness.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- 12+ years of experience developing enterprise applications and large-scale data processing solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working in multi-platform, multi-database, and multi-language application environments.
- Experience leading Agile software delivery teams and adhering to SDLC, governance, and risk management processes.
- Hands-on experience with modern web technologies, including ReactJS or similar front-end frameworks, as well as microservices concepts, including Spring Boot or similar platform.
- Experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with cloud-native services, CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, application security, and observability practices.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, microservices, and service-oriented application design.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development workflows.
- Experience within the financial services industry, with exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or capital markets platforms strongly preferred.
Additional requirements
- Regular collaboration with offshore teams in India and China, as well as management and technical teams on the U.S. East Coast, is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build partnerships across business and technology organizations.
Work Requirement
- Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
- Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs (8am to 5pm)
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
State Street is looking for a hands-on Application Engineering Agile Room Lead to provide engineering leadership in the build-out, modernization, and enhancement of a large-scale, business-critical Investment Accounting platform. The candidate will work in a dynamic, fast-paced Agile team environment, partnering closely with business and technology teams across global locations.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading software engineering teams responsible for complex enterprise applications, a strong understanding of financial services and investment accounting workflows, and proven success modernizing large-scale legacy systems. The candidate will help drive the evolution of the platform through modernization initiatives, adoption of contemporary engineering practices, and selective use of cloud capabilities where they deliver measurable business value.
What you will be responsible for
As Software Engineering & Development Lead, Vice President you will:
- Lead a software engineering team responsible for enhancing and supporting a business-critical portfolio accounting and middle-office application.
- Drive the planning and execution of application modernization initiatives, evolving a Windows-based Visual C++ platform toward a modern distributed architecture with web-based user experiences and Java-based services.
- Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architecture, infrastructure, and risk teams to deliver strategic technology solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, maintainable, and operationally resilient software solutions.
- Oversee solution design, software development, production readiness, and operational stability.
- Lead Agile delivery activities, including release planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution across global teams.
- Mentor engineering talent and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Communicate technology strategy, delivery progress, dependencies, and risks to senior leadership.
- Evaluate and adopt modern engineering approaches, including AI-assisted development capabilities, automation tooling, and cloud services where appropriate to enhance development efficiency and platform capabilities.
Provide hands-on leadership and support during critical delivery initiatives and complex production challenges.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong understanding of investment accounting, portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and related business processes within the financial services industry.
- Proven experience delivering technology solutions for financial services organizations, particularly in accounting, investment operations, regulatory reporting, or middle-office platforms.
- Extensive experience in enterprise application architecture and distributed systems design.
- Strong programming background in Visual C++ and Java, with demonstrated experience modernizing large-scale legacy applications.
- Database experience with current Oracle DB versions, including SQL, PL/SQL Development, and other Oracle services/features.
- Experience designing and implementing:
- Event-driven architectures
- Microservices and domain-driven design principles
- High-performance and low-latency systems
- Strong understanding of transaction processing, reconciliation, data integrity, and accounting-centric system design.
- Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems with high throughput and strong reliability requirements.
- Working knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern DevOps practices, with an understanding of how cloud technologies can support enterprise application modernization.
- Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, and software delivery effectiveness.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- 12+ years of experience developing enterprise applications and large-scale data processing solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working in multi-platform, multi-database, and multi-language application environments.
- Experience leading Agile software delivery teams and adhering to SDLC, governance, and risk management processes.
- Hands-on experience with modern web technologies, including ReactJS or similar front-end frameworks, as well as microservices concepts, including Spring Boot or similar platform.
- Experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions utilizing cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with cloud-native services, CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, application security, and observability practices.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, microservices, and service-oriented application design.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted development workflows.
- Experience within the financial services industry, with exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or capital markets platforms strongly preferred.
Additional requirements
- Regular collaboration with offshore teams in India and China, as well as management and technical teams on the U.S. East Coast, is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build partnerships across business and technology organizations.
Work Requirement
- Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
- Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs (8am to 5pm)
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Align your degree to the role
Development Lead positions qualify as specialty occupations when your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the degree requirement language before you apply, so your credentials match what the employer lists on the LCA.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the specific city and Level III or IV wage tier typical for lead roles, so you enter salary negotiations knowing the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Find sponsors through verified LCA history
Target companies with a documented track record of certifying LCAs for software development roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, searchable by role type and location, so you're focusing your applications on companies that have already committed to the filing process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the Development Lead role involves work across multiple client sites or offices, each location needs its own certified LCA before you start work there. Flag this with your employer early in the offer stage so USCIS compliance isn't a last-minute scramble after you've already accepted.
Time your application around the cap cycle
H-1B is subject to an annual cap, and selection rules have changed recently. If you're currently on OPT or another status, map your authorization end date against the next filing window so your employer can submit your I-129 petition with USCIS before your current status lapses.
Document leadership scope in your petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Development Lead role genuinely requires a specialty degree rather than general experience. Work with your employer to document that the position involves architecture decisions, technical design oversight, or cross-functional engineering leadership, not just people management, to defend the specialty occupation classification.
H-1B Visa Development Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, a Development Lead role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The employer must demonstrate this degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles that mix development with general management but still require a specific technical degree at the bachelor's level or above meet the USCIS standard.
How long does H-1B status last for a Development Lead?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available to reach a six-year maximum. After six years, continued H-1B status typically requires a qualifying green card petition, such as an approved I-140, to be on file. Your employer files the I-129 petition on your behalf and sets the duration tied to the certified LCA period.
What LCA wage level applies to a Development Lead position?
Most Development Lead roles are benchmarked at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, reflecting the supervisory and architectural responsibilities that distinguish the role from individual contributor positions. Your employer determines the correct SOC code and level before filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what the prevailing wage is for your specific work location before the offer stage.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Development Lead roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus on companies that have already filed for similar positions. Cross-referencing DOL disclosure data with active job postings is the most reliable way to identify sponsors, since a company's past LCA filings signal genuine willingness to navigate the full petition process.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I change Development Lead roles mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start work with a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, provided you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA reflecting the new worksite, wage level, and job duties. You don't need to restart the six-year clock, but each sponsoring employer is responsible for their own petition and LCA certification.