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ETL Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer-related occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for ETL Developers must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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Role description
Data ETL / Data Engineer
Associate Data Architect I
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for a skilled Data ETL/Data Engineer with strong expertise in data integration, ETL development, data warehousing, and large-scale data processing.
The opportunity:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain ETL/data pipeline solutions.
- Build scalable data processing workflows using Python and PySpark.
- Develop and optimize SQL/PLSQL scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Design and maintain data warehouse architectures and data models.
- Perform performance tuning and query optimization for large datasets.
- Work with Databricks, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL environments.
- Manage source code repositories using Bitbucket and follow CI/CD best practices.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions.
- Create technical documentation and support production deployments.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong experience in ETL development and data engineering.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and PySpark.
- Experience in data warehousing and database performance tuning.
- Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Primary Skills
- SQL & PL/SQL Development
- Python Programming
- PySpark ETL Development and Data Integration
- Data Warehousing Concepts and Development
- Query Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Bitbucket/Git Version Control
- Experience leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Windsurf
Secondary Skills
- Databricks
- Snowflake
- PostgreSQL (AWS RDS PostgreSQL)
- Developing AI Agents and AI-driven solutions
- Shell Scripting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Databricks and Snowflake.
- Exposure to AI Agent development and Generative AI technologies.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services and PostgreSQL database administration.
Primary Skillset(s) / Experience Needed:
- SQL, T-SQL, ETL, Database Development experience, performance tuning, bitbucket/git, leveraging AI tools like Copilot/Windsurf
- Postgres, shell scripts
Role Location: Virginia
Compensation Range: $106,000-$159,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
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Skills
Agentic AI, Bitbucket, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Shell Scripting, Snowflake, Python
Benefits
Compensation range: $106,000.00 to $159,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Etl Developer
Verify your SOC code before applying
ETL Developer roles most often map to SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1244 (Database Architects). Confirm the code your target employer uses on LCA filings, a mismatched SOC code can trigger an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Search LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate
Filter for companies that have filed LCAs for ETL or data engineering roles specifically. Employers with recent, active filings in your SOC code have cleared DOL wage certification before and are far less likely to back out of sponsorship mid-process.
Document every pipeline and integration tool you use
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation partly through the complexity of the role. A detailed portfolio listing the ETL frameworks, cloud platforms, and scripting languages you've built production pipelines with strengthens your employer's case in the I-129 petition.
Negotiate cap-exempt employer opportunities if lottery-blocked
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Data engineering work exists at many of these institutions, and a cap-exempt H-1B lets you start without waiting for the April registration window.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. An offer below Level II for a mid-career ETL role can indicate the employer filed at the wrong level, which creates compliance risk later.
Start premium processing conversations early with your employer
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For ETL project timelines tied to a specific start date, ask whether your employer will authorize premium processing before you sign an offer letter, not after.
H-1B Visa Etl Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ETL Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. ETL Developer positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a theoretical and practical application of computer science, information systems, or a related field, typically demonstrated by a bachelor's degree or higher. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the degree requirement stated in the employer's job posting. Roles that describe data pipeline design, transformation logic, or warehouse architecture routinely meet the standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for ETL Developer roles?
Technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and consulting firms that maintain large data infrastructures regularly sponsor H-1B visas for ETL Developers. You can identify employers with active LCA filing history for data engineering roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation and employer so you're targeting companies that have already cleared the wage certification step.
How does the H-1B lottery affect ETL Developer job seekers?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations are selected by random lottery each April. If your registration isn't selected, your employer can't file a petition for that fiscal year. ETL Developers can reduce lottery dependence by targeting cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research labs, or by securing an offer that qualifies for an O-1 visa as a longer-term alternative if the lottery misses two consecutive years.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch ETL Developer jobs?
Changing employers on H-1B requires the new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at your current employer. Under AC21 portability, you can start the new ETL Developer role as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current petition has been approved and pending for more than 180 days. The new LCA must reflect the new employer's location and prevailing wage.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B as an ETL Developer?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes staffing agency petitions more closely because the end client, not the agency, controls the day-to-day work. The agency must demonstrate it maintains employer-employee control, including the right to hire, fire, and direct your work. USCIS often issues RFEs asking for end-client contracts and itineraries. Confirm the agency has successfully sponsored H-1B holders in similar data engineering placements before accepting an offer.