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DevOps Lead roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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IT Bus Apps Insurance Division
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Information Technology
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
As a DevOps Engineer IV within Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) Information Technology, you will play a critical role in maintaining and advancing the technology platforms that support enrollment, claims processing, provider reimbursement, encounters, member and provider portals, population health solutions, and enterprise data initiatives. You will work across a diverse ecosystem of cloud services, APIs, integrations, automation tools, data platforms, and core administrative systems, helping ensure the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of applications that support Banner's health plan operations. BPN's digital transformation strategy includes modernization of core administrative platforms, expanded automation, cloud adoption, and integration with the Banner Data Platform, creating exciting opportunities to drive meaningful technology innovation.
This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY. No other states will be considered.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is a highly experienced individual contributor in Development Operations. The position will lead a project team to perform the tasks necessary to analyze, design, configure, implement and support PaaS solutions, related services, processes, applications, and integrations. This will involve influencing IT functional areas, product owners and vendors to develop detailed design, execution and troubleshooting of strategic solutions in support of these systems. The position leads the efforts of resolving application and configuration issues/concerns, providing ongoing analysis of performance, implementation of approved changes, and ensuring continual service improvements. Will be responsible for Architect Cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities. Responsible for all aspects of application production support, deployment and monitoring and develop tools to support these activities. Leads mission critical applications and associated platforms, ensuring the highest levels of availability, security, performance and stability are always maintained. Designs and builds tools and solutions with a strong bias towards automating as many aspects of support as possible to reduce or eliminate trivial support activities.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Anticipates internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve services, processes or products. Manages projects or programs. Recognized as an expert within the organization and within their field or function.
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Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Presents complex ideas, anticipates potential objectives and persuades others to adopt a different point of view.
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Develops innovative services, technologies, processes or products that address current and future customer problems or needs. Interacts primarily with customers, peers, peers’ managers, patients and physicians across the organization.
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Makes decisions with general functional, company and industry guidelines. May manage budget for large and/or complex projects or programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working knowledge.
Must have in-depth knowledge of concepts within job function as would normally be obtained in eight to twelve years' work experience developing Enterprise Applications. Must possess strong knowledge of programming and cloud technology. Needs experience in medium scale project planning. Successful candidate will have skills to mentor less experienced team members. Requires strong communication and presentation skills to explain and resolve complex technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences. Requires ability to influence and interact across facilities and at various levels. As is typical in this industry, variable shifts and hours and carrying/responding to a pager may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Cloud platform Certifications: AZ-301, AZ-400, and AZ-500. Significant development and operations / engineering experience with the ability to apply that knowledge to solve complex problems. Three to four years' experience implementing Enterprise Cloud Solutions. Strong working knowledge of Java/C++/C#/.Net Core, hardware environment, and use of program logic.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$54.70 - $91.16 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Department Name:
IT Bus Apps Insurance Division
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Information Technology
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
As a DevOps Engineer IV within Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) Information Technology, you will play a critical role in maintaining and advancing the technology platforms that support enrollment, claims processing, provider reimbursement, encounters, member and provider portals, population health solutions, and enterprise data initiatives. You will work across a diverse ecosystem of cloud services, APIs, integrations, automation tools, data platforms, and core administrative systems, helping ensure the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of applications that support Banner's health plan operations. BPN's digital transformation strategy includes modernization of core administrative platforms, expanded automation, cloud adoption, and integration with the Banner Data Platform, creating exciting opportunities to drive meaningful technology innovation.
This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY. No other states will be considered.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is a highly experienced individual contributor in Development Operations. The position will lead a project team to perform the tasks necessary to analyze, design, configure, implement and support PaaS solutions, related services, processes, applications, and integrations. This will involve influencing IT functional areas, product owners and vendors to develop detailed design, execution and troubleshooting of strategic solutions in support of these systems. The position leads the efforts of resolving application and configuration issues/concerns, providing ongoing analysis of performance, implementation of approved changes, and ensuring continual service improvements. Will be responsible for Architect Cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities. Responsible for all aspects of application production support, deployment and monitoring and develop tools to support these activities. Leads mission critical applications and associated platforms, ensuring the highest levels of availability, security, performance and stability are always maintained. Designs and builds tools and solutions with a strong bias towards automating as many aspects of support as possible to reduce or eliminate trivial support activities.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Anticipates internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve services, processes or products. Manages projects or programs. Recognized as an expert within the organization and within their field or function.
-
Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Presents complex ideas, anticipates potential objectives and persuades others to adopt a different point of view.
-
Develops innovative services, technologies, processes or products that address current and future customer problems or needs. Interacts primarily with customers, peers, peers’ managers, patients and physicians across the organization.
-
Makes decisions with general functional, company and industry guidelines. May manage budget for large and/or complex projects or programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working knowledge.
Must have in-depth knowledge of concepts within job function as would normally be obtained in eight to twelve years' work experience developing Enterprise Applications. Must possess strong knowledge of programming and cloud technology. Needs experience in medium scale project planning. Successful candidate will have skills to mentor less experienced team members. Requires strong communication and presentation skills to explain and resolve complex technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences. Requires ability to influence and interact across facilities and at various levels. As is typical in this industry, variable shifts and hours and carrying/responding to a pager may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Cloud platform Certifications: AZ-301, AZ-400, and AZ-500. Significant development and operations / engineering experience with the ability to apply that knowledge to solve complex problems. Three to four years' experience implementing Enterprise Cloud Solutions. Strong working knowledge of Java/C++/C#/.Net Core, hardware environment, and use of program logic.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$54.70 - $91.16 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Devops Lead
Frame your specialty occupation case clearly
USCIS scrutinizes DevOps Lead petitions where duties overlap with general IT management. Document the specific theoretical and technical knowledge your role requires, such as infrastructure-as-code architecture, CI/CD pipeline design, and distributed systems engineering.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter DevOps Lead openings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this occupation code rather than those filing for the first time.
Verify your wage tier against OFLC data
Before accepting an offer, run your job location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets at least Level II prevailing wage. Employers who underbid on the LCA face DOL audit exposure, which can delay or jeopardize your petition.
Understand cap-exempt employer pathways
Nonprofits and universities that deploy internal DevOps teams are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. If the annual lottery concerns you, these employers can file H-1B petitions year-round without competing for the 85,000-slot cap.
Time your job search around the H-1B filing window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. Employers need several weeks to prepare the LCA and petition, so securing your offer by January or February gives the hiring team adequate lead time to meet that deadline.
Translate cloud certifications into specialty occupation evidence
AWS, Azure, and GCP certifications strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition by demonstrating field-specific theoretical knowledge. Ask your employer to reference these credentials explicitly in the support letter alongside your degree.
H-1B Visa Devops Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a DevOps Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that primarily involve team management with minimal technical duties, are more likely to draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for DevOps Leads?
Cloud-native companies, enterprise software firms, financial institutions with large engineering teams, and federal contractors with technology divisions file H-1B petitions for DevOps Lead roles regularly. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this title on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you know which companies have an established filing track record.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new DevOps Lead role without waiting for a new cap slot?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, as long as your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petitioning for the DevOps Lead role, and you don't re-enter the lottery since you already hold an H-1B.
What SOC code applies to DevOps Lead positions, and why does it matter for my H-1B?
DevOps Lead roles are typically classified under SOC 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) or 15-1252 (Software Developers), depending on whether infrastructure management or application delivery dominates the duties. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage tier on the Labor Condition Application, which directly affects the minimum salary USCIS and DOL will accept.
How does premium processing affect an H-1B petition for a DevOps Lead position?
Premium processing, filed with Form I-907, guarantees USCIS will issue a decision, Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to Deny within 15 business days. For DevOps Lead roles where specialty occupation may face scrutiny, employers often elect premium processing so any RFE can be answered quickly rather than waiting months under standard processing timelines.