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Front End Software Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers must file an LCA with DOL and submit Form I-129 to USCIS before your start date, making early coordination with your hiring team critical.
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Software Engineer (Front-End) - Essex Management
Location - Mostly remote within the US. (Please be advised that there is an expectation despite majority of the work being remote that one can come into the HQ in Rockville, Maryland roughly 10% of the year for new project kicks offs, team building, company town halls etc.)
About Essex
This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.
Primary Purpose
This is an engineering role that works as part of the software engineering team towards the development and deployment of enterprise and informatics software systems to support cancer clinical trials and research. The role provides a strong career growth opportunity in an innovative technology environment working in one of our nation's premier research organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage individual task priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Develop scalable, reliable, and performant enterprise-level software systems and services for our clients, using an Object-Oriented programming language and software libraries/framework.
- Write well-tested and maintainable code leveraging unit, integration, and BDD tests.
- Contribute to project documentation, including architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, API documentation, and technical SOPs.
- Participate in SCRUM Sprint planning, standup, review, and retrospective meetings.
- Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to move features (JIRA tasks) across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile SCRUM environment.
- Be a proactive part of the software engineering team, looking to make improvements to our engineering practices.
- Shadow senior team members during interviews.
- Contribute to mentoring junior members of the team.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Experience coding in C#/.NET, Python, Java, or comparable programming languages.
- Experience building enterprise software systems that run in Azure Cloud environment using technologies such as Azure Container Apps (or AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Queue Storage (or Service Bus Queues), Azure Service Bus Topics (or Event Grid), Azure Blob Storage, Azure API Management, Azure Cosmos DB (Table API), Azure AI Search, Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server, Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API), Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API), Azure Bicep (or Azure CDK).
- Experience developing software systems with a backing relational and/or NoSQL databases using ORM libraries such as SQLAlchemy.
- Experience developing microservices with RESTful API and/or grpc to exchange data via JSON, XML, and other data exchange formats.
- Experience working in an agile development environment with methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban.
- Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
- 6 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages and with data structures/algorithms.
- Azure Fundamentals or Associate certification.
- Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with AI-assisted engineering practices and tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code, as well as conducting efficient and accurate code reviews of AI-generated code.
- Two or more years of experience building enterprise software systems that run in a Production Azure Cloud environment.
- Experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes are a plus.
- 2+ years of working with a CI/CD pipeline using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions (or similar tools).
- Experience integrating with Okta and additional 3rd party systems.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS is a plus.
Be Part of One Team, One Purpose.
At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions —we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies.
We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.
If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.
CONNECT WITH US!
Find us on LinkedIn:/the-emmes-group/
Overview:
Software Engineer (Front-End) - Essex Management
Location - Mostly remote within the US. (Please be advised that there is an expectation despite majority of the work being remote that one can come into the HQ in Rockville, Maryland roughly 10% of the year for new project kicks offs, team building, company town halls etc.)
About Essex
This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.
Primary Purpose
This is an engineering role that works as part of the software engineering team towards the development and deployment of enterprise and informatics software systems to support cancer clinical trials and research. The role provides a strong career growth opportunity in an innovative technology environment working in one of our nation's premier research organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage individual task priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Develop scalable, reliable, and performant enterprise-level software systems and services for our clients, using an Object-Oriented programming language and software libraries/framework.
- Write well-tested and maintainable code leveraging unit, integration, and BDD tests.
- Contribute to project documentation, including architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, API documentation, and technical SOPs.
- Participate in SCRUM Sprint planning, standup, review, and retrospective meetings.
- Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to move features (JIRA tasks) across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile SCRUM environment.
- Be a proactive part of the software engineering team, looking to make improvements to our engineering practices.
- Shadow senior team members during interviews.
- Contribute to mentoring junior members of the team.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Experience coding in C#/.NET, Python, Java, or comparable programming languages.
- Experience building enterprise software systems that run in Azure Cloud environment using technologies such as Azure Container Apps (or AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Queue Storage (or Service Bus Queues), Azure Service Bus Topics (or Event Grid), Azure Blob Storage, Azure API Management, Azure Cosmos DB (Table API), Azure AI Search, Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server, Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API), Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API), Azure Bicep (or Azure CDK).
- Experience developing software systems with a backing relational and/or NoSQL databases using ORM libraries such as SQLAlchemy.
- Experience developing microservices with RESTful API and/or grpc to exchange data via JSON, XML, and other data exchange formats.
- Experience working in an agile development environment with methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban.
- Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
- 6 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages and with data structures/algorithms.
- Azure Fundamentals or Associate certification.
- Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with AI-assisted engineering practices and tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code, as well as conducting efficient and accurate code reviews of AI-generated code.
- Two or more years of experience building enterprise software systems that run in a Production Azure Cloud environment.
- Experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes are a plus.
- 2+ years of working with a CI/CD pipeline using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions (or similar tools).
- Experience integrating with Okta and additional 3rd party systems.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS is a plus.
Be Part of One Team, One Purpose.
At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions —we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies.
We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.
If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.
CONNECT WITH US!
Find us on LinkedIn:/the-emmes-group/
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Front End Software Engineer and confirm the job description requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. A generic "bachelor's preferred" line in the posting can trigger an RFE from USCIS, so flag this before signing an offer.
Check employer LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Front End Software Engineer roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have actively sponsored H-1B workers in your exact job category, not just companies that claim they "consider" sponsorship.
Confirm your prevailing wage tier with OFLC Wage Search
Look up the prevailing wage for your job title and work location using OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, and knowing your tier strengthens your negotiating position.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers to avoid cap-gap gaps
If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, you can only use the cap-gap extension if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, before USCIS registration opens in March.
Align your offer letter start date with I-129 timelines
H-1B approvals for cap-subject petitions take effect October 1. Ask your employer to submit the I-129 petition as early as April and build a conditional start date into your offer letter that accounts for USCIS standard or premium processing timelines.
Document framework expertise to support specialty occupation evidence
USCIS officers sometimes challenge whether front-end roles require a specific degree field. Gather GitHub contributions, certifications in React, Angular, or Vue, and any architecture documentation that shows your work demands specialized theoretical knowledge, not just on-the-job training.
H-1B Visa Front End Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Front End Software Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases, but the job description matters. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science or software engineering. Roles where any degree field is accepted, or where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required, are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. Work with your employer to ensure the job description is precise before the petition is filed.
How do I find Front End Software Engineer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for your specific job category. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, since LCA records are public disclosures showing which companies have actively filed for H-1B workers in roles matching yours, not just companies that say they're open to sponsorship.
Can I stay employed as a Front End Software Engineer while waiting for my H-1B lottery selection?
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT when your H-1B petition is selected, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. If you're selected in the lottery but your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer isn't E-Verify enrolled, you'll have an authorization gap. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I change employers before my start date?
If you switch employers after your H-1B petition is approved but before October 1, your original petition is abandoned. The new employer must file a new H-1B petition on your behalf. Since cap-subject slots are already allocated, the new employer can file a cap-exempt petition only if you've already been counted against the cap in a prior fiscal year. This is a situation to discuss with an immigration attorney before making any job change.
Which prevailing wage level applies to Front End Software Engineer H-1B petitions?
Prevailing wage levels for Front End Software Engineers are determined by the DOL using the Standard Occupational Classification code for your role and the work location's wage data. Most experienced engineers fall into Level II or Level III depending on their responsibilities and years of experience. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage for your specific location before salary discussions, since the LCA your employer files must certify a wage at or above that threshold.