H-1B Visa Java Backend Engineer Jobs
Java Backend Engineers are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with employers filing LCAs under SOC codes for software developers and software quality assurance analysts. Roles requiring Java, Spring Boot, and microservices expertise regularly meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS uses to approve petitions.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124756
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-09
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Schwab is seeking dynamic Lead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps) with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalable software. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices and delivering exceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
- Required to do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
- Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
- Driving release process improvements, assisting the Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
- Proactively identifying risks, establishing mitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
- Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services, Kafka and transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments
- Manage application deployments to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-124756
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-08-09
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Schwab is seeking dynamic Lead Backend Java Engineer (CI/CD & DevOps) with a passion for technology and excellence.
As part of the transformation of how the world invests, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment, developing high-quality, high-performance, and scalable software. The position involves a balanced mix of design and hands-on coding, focused on our mission-critical Authentication platform.
This is an opportunity to lead at the forefront of financial technology innovation within a team that values innovative practices and delivering exceptional software solutions.
In this role as an individual contributor, you will be:
- Required to do hands-on coding and coordinating with key collaborators to meet project deadlines and budget
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Estimating development sizing and costs and collaborating with the Scrum Master and product owner for efficient task prioritization
- Ensuring quality through automated testing and TDD and integrating SSO to interconnect various internal and external systems
- Driving release process improvements, assisting the Scrum Master with team needs, and synchronizing team efforts for seamless product releases
- Proactively identifying risks, establishing mitigation plans, and maintaining documentation and code quality standards
- Engaging with both onshore and offshore teams to refine development practices
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What you have
Required Qualifications and responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field OR related practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise applications with Java/J2EE
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 7+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Agile principles, object-oriented analysis, design patterns, and server-side application development
- 2-3+ years of experience with MongoDB, SAML, OAuth, REST Web Services, Kafka and transaction processing environments
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
- Automate build, test, security scans, and deployment workflows across multiple environments
- Manage application deployments to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Build and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments
- Enable blue-green, canary, or rolling deployment strategies where applicable
- Ensure pipeline reliability, scalability, and fast feedback for development teams
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, secret management, and configuration management systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies
- Collaborate with development, platform, and SRE teams to improve release automation and deployment standards
- Enforce CI/CD best practices around security, auditability, and compliance
- Autonomous, creative, and efficient problem-solver
- Excellent understanding of current Architecture and Development Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online security and user authentication
- Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree field
- .NET experience
- Angular
- Kafka middleware
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Java Backend Engineer
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Java Backend Engineer roles must require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Check the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the degree requirement before applying, since USCIS scrutinizes generic software titles more than specialized ones.
Search LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for backend engineering roles. This cuts out companies that have never sponsored, so you're not discovering a dead end after three rounds of interviews.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Run your prospective job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify your prevailing wage level. Employers must certify your offered salary meets at least Level I, and knowing your tier before negotiations prevents last-minute petition complications.
Flag microservices and cloud skills on your resume
USCIS RFEs on Java Backend petitions often challenge whether the role is sufficiently specialized. A resume that names specific technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, or AWS signals a degree-required specialty occupation and gives your employer stronger grounds to document the petition.
Track your cap-gap window if on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically. Your employer's I-129 receipt notice is what keeps you authorized, so confirm USCIS receives it before your EAD expires.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your start date or project timeline is fixed, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which USCIS commits to adjudicating within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Java Backend Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Java Backend Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Java Backend Engineer roles typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in software engineering or computer science. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's stated degree requirement, so the job description should specify a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just a preferred qualification.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for backend engineers?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by role, so you can see which companies have sponsored backend engineering positions before. This avoids wasting time on employers who have no history of sponsoring technical roles, which is a common and costly mistake for H-1B job seekers.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I find a better Java role?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
What is the H-1B cap and does it affect Java Backend Engineer jobs?
The H-1B annual cap is 85,000 visas, including 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. Most private-sector Java Backend Engineer positions are subject to this cap, which means selection through the annual lottery in March. Employers at universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are cap-exempt and can file outside the lottery window.
What should I expect from the H-1B petition process as a Java Backend Engineer?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your role and location. Once certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. Standard processing runs several months, though premium processing is available for faster adjudication. Your employer covers mandatory USCIS fees; any arrangement shifting those fees to you violates DOL regulations.