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Implementation Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers in enterprise software, consulting, and healthcare IT regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. The annual cap applies, making lottery timing and employer selection critical.
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Join Mizuho as a Payment Platform Implementation Engineer! The Payment and Settlement Technology group is seeking a Payment Platform Implementation Engineer to design, build, and support scalable technology solutions for critical payment processing, settlement, and transaction banking platforms. In this role, you will partner with business, operations, product, and technology teams to deliver secure, resilient, and well-controlled applications that support high-value payments, settlement workflows, regulatory requirements, and ongoing platform modernization initiatives across SWIFT, FED, ACH and other global internal and external channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services supporting payment processing, settlement workflows, and transaction banking capabilities across internal and external channels.
- Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and event-driven components that enable secure, resilient, and scalable payment orchestration, validation, enrichment, routing, and status tracking.
- Develop scripts and automation utilities to support application deployment, data analysis, operational support, monitoring, reconciliation, and controlled production support activities.
- Design, query, and optimize relational databases supporting payment transactions, reference data, audit trails, exception handling, and settlement reporting.
- Collaborate with business analysts, operations, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and vendor teams to translate payment-domain requirements into reliable technical solutions with strong controls and traceability.
- Support testing, defect resolution, code reviews, release management, and production readiness activities for payment and settlement platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and regulatory alignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
- Must have hands-on experience working on payment straight-through processing (STP) solutions, including payment initiation, validation, enrichment, routing, settlement, exception handling, and status reporting.
- Strong Java development experience with practical knowledge of APIs, microservices, scripting, relational databases, and production-grade application support.
- Experience with payment platforms, financial messaging, clearing and settlement processes, or banking technology environments preferred.
- Eligibility to work in the local market required.
COMPENSATION
- The expected base salary ranges from $83k-$165k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~ $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Join Mizuho as a Payment Platform Implementation Engineer! The Payment and Settlement Technology group is seeking a Payment Platform Implementation Engineer to design, build, and support scalable technology solutions for critical payment processing, settlement, and transaction banking platforms. In this role, you will partner with business, operations, product, and technology teams to deliver secure, resilient, and well-controlled applications that support high-value payments, settlement workflows, regulatory requirements, and ongoing platform modernization initiatives across SWIFT, FED, ACH and other global internal and external channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services supporting payment processing, settlement workflows, and transaction banking capabilities across internal and external channels.
- Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and event-driven components that enable secure, resilient, and scalable payment orchestration, validation, enrichment, routing, and status tracking.
- Develop scripts and automation utilities to support application deployment, data analysis, operational support, monitoring, reconciliation, and controlled production support activities.
- Design, query, and optimize relational databases supporting payment transactions, reference data, audit trails, exception handling, and settlement reporting.
- Collaborate with business analysts, operations, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and vendor teams to translate payment-domain requirements into reliable technical solutions with strong controls and traceability.
- Support testing, defect resolution, code reviews, release management, and production readiness activities for payment and settlement platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and regulatory alignment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
- Must have hands-on experience working on payment straight-through processing (STP) solutions, including payment initiation, validation, enrichment, routing, settlement, exception handling, and status reporting.
- Strong Java development experience with practical knowledge of APIs, microservices, scripting, relational databases, and production-grade application support.
- Experience with payment platforms, financial messaging, clearing and settlement processes, or banking technology environments preferred.
- Eligibility to work in the local market required.
COMPENSATION
- The expected base salary ranges from $83k-$165k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~ $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Map your degree to the SOC code
Implementation Lead roles typically file under SOC 15-1299 or 11-3021. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate. A mismatch between your major and the SOC code is the most common specialty occupation RFE trigger for this title.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target SOC code and metro area. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before salary discussions prevents last-minute filing complications.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Consulting firms contracted to universities or nonprofits can sometimes file cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask recruiters directly whether the implementation practice has placements at qualifying cap-exempt organizations before accepting an offer.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Implementation Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your target metro. This eliminates employers who list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Request the I-129 receipt notice timeline upfront
Implementation projects often have hard go-live dates. Confirm whether your employer will file for premium processing, which cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. A standard processing timeline of three to six months can conflict with project kickoff commitments.
Document client-site work arrangements in the LCA
Implementation Leads frequently work at client locations, not the sponsoring employer's address. Each client site in a new metropolitan statistical area requires a separate LCA posting. Flag this with your employer's immigration counsel before the petition is filed to avoid compliance gaps.
H-1B Visa Implementation Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, engineering, or business information technology. Generic management roles without a degree requirement can face RFEs. The job description must tie the degree requirement to the actual duties, not treat any bachelor's degree as sufficient.
How does client-site work affect my H-1B petition as an Implementation Lead?
USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement heavily for this role. Your employer must document that it retains day-to-day control over your work, even at client locations. The LCA must cover each worksite metro area, and USCIS may request contracts or statements of work to confirm the employer-employee relationship isn't being delegated to the client.
Can I switch employers during an active implementation project on H-1B?
You can port to a new H-1B employer under AC21 after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Mid-project transitions are complex because your current employer controls the petition until you're formally released. Plan the transition timing carefully with both employers.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Implementation Lead positions?
Enterprise software vendors, systems integrators, healthcare IT firms, and management consulting practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Implementation Lead roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry, to focus your search on companies with a documented track record.
What SOC code is typically used for Implementation Lead H-1B petitions?
Most employers file under SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the LCA. You can cross-reference the occupation description using O*NET to verify the code matches your actual job duties before the petition is filed.