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Java Software Engineers are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with employers filing LCAs under SOC code 15-1252 across fintech, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure. Strong backend experience, Spring Boot proficiency, and system design skills make your petition easier to support at the prevailing wage level your employer certifies.
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Vestmark is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Software Engineer with object-oriented programming and relational database experience and with a passion for technology and solving complex problems to join our dynamic development team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based applications, services, and systems. Your energy, enthusiasm, and technical curiosity, combined with your appreciation and support of our core values, will be leveraged to help us build the next generation of our wealth management applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and a solid understanding of backend and application architecture. We are looking for a solutions-oriented individual who can contribute effectively within a team and has the ability to lead projects that include complex design and system integrations.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Architect, design, and implement scalable and reliable Java-based software solutions. Contribute to the development of backend systems and APIs that adhere to best practices and industry standards.
- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable Java code. Conduct thorough code reviews and advocate for best practices in software design and coding standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, architects, and other engineers to understand the requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
- Decision Making: Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining efficient results.
- Testing & Debugging: Develop unit tests, integration tests, and participate in end-to-end testing. Debug and resolve complex issues related to performance, scalability, and software reliability.
- Core Values: Contribute to the growth and development of our core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, and Own It.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development, including experience in building and maintaining production-level applications.
- Technical Skills:
- Backend Development: Strong expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot. Experience with modern architecture and related design patterns. Strong algorithmic and object-oriented design skills. Recent experience with RESTful API design and implementations is preferred.
- Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software architectures, with an emphasis on Java-based solutions.
- Data Management: Strong knowledge of both relational (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
- AI-Assisted Development: Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation within day-to-day development is a strong plus.
- Troubleshooting: Proven experience in performing in-depth root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of software issues, whether they are related to the application, system environment, or user input. Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools such as Dynatrace or Splunk is desired.
- Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket, with experience in branching, merging, and managing codebases in a collaborative environment.
This role emphasizes deep technical expertise in Java to build, maintain, and optimize high-quality scalable software systems.
Vestmark is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Vestmark prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected military or veteran status, and genetic information.
Vestmark takes a market-based approach to compensation to ensure we pay fairly and competitively. Compensation for this role depends on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, job scope and location. In addition to base salary, Vestmark offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes equity-based grants for all new hires, company-paid medical premiums of 90%, a competitive time-off program, and other variable compensation, if eligible.
Salary range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
Vestmark is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Software Engineer with object-oriented programming and relational database experience and with a passion for technology and solving complex problems to join our dynamic development team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based applications, services, and systems. Your energy, enthusiasm, and technical curiosity, combined with your appreciation and support of our core values, will be leveraged to help us build the next generation of our wealth management applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and a solid understanding of backend and application architecture. We are looking for a solutions-oriented individual who can contribute effectively within a team and has the ability to lead projects that include complex design and system integrations.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Architect, design, and implement scalable and reliable Java-based software solutions. Contribute to the development of backend systems and APIs that adhere to best practices and industry standards.
- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable Java code. Conduct thorough code reviews and advocate for best practices in software design and coding standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, architects, and other engineers to understand the requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
- Decision Making: Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining efficient results.
- Testing & Debugging: Develop unit tests, integration tests, and participate in end-to-end testing. Debug and resolve complex issues related to performance, scalability, and software reliability.
- Core Values: Contribute to the growth and development of our core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, and Own It.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development, including experience in building and maintaining production-level applications.
- Technical Skills:
- Backend Development: Strong expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot. Experience with modern architecture and related design patterns. Strong algorithmic and object-oriented design skills. Recent experience with RESTful API design and implementations is preferred.
- Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software architectures, with an emphasis on Java-based solutions.
- Data Management: Strong knowledge of both relational (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
- AI-Assisted Development: Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation within day-to-day development is a strong plus.
- Troubleshooting: Proven experience in performing in-depth root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of software issues, whether they are related to the application, system environment, or user input. Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools such as Dynatrace or Splunk is desired.
- Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket, with experience in branching, merging, and managing codebases in a collaborative environment.
This role emphasizes deep technical expertise in Java to build, maintain, and optimize high-quality scalable software systems.
Vestmark is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Vestmark prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected military or veteran status, and genetic information.
Vestmark takes a market-based approach to compensation to ensure we pay fairly and competitively. Compensation for this role depends on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, job scope and location. In addition to base salary, Vestmark offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes equity-based grants for all new hires, company-paid medical premiums of 90%, a competitive time-off program, and other variable compensation, if eligible.
Salary range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Java Software Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
Employers file your LCA under a specific SOC code, typically 15-1252 for software developers. Check the O*NET profile to confirm your Java role maps correctly, since a mismatched code can trigger a prevailing wage audit.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Java Software Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not spending interviews on companies that have never navigated the sponsorship process before.
Align your resume to specialty occupation standards
USCIS reviews whether a Java Software Engineer role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Frame your resume around degree-specific skills like distributed systems, algorithms, and software architecture rather than general coding tasks.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are cap-exempt, meaning you can file outside the annual H-1B lottery window. If you're open to those environments, clarify cap-exempt status in your first recruiter conversation.
Confirm premium processing availability at offer stage
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, which cuts the adjudication window to 15 business days. Ask whether your employer will elect it, since large enterprises sometimes have blanket policies that affect your start date planning.
Document project scope for your support letter
Your employer's H-1B support letter must describe why the Java Software Engineer role requires a specialized degree. Prepare a one-page summary of your project complexity, tech stack, and team structure that HR can reference when drafting it.
H-1B Visa Java Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Java Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Generalist postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create specialty occupation problems during USCIS adjudication. Roles focused on enterprise Java, microservices architecture, or distributed systems typically satisfy the requirement because the technical complexity is degree-specific.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Java Software Engineers most consistently?
Financial services firms, enterprise software companies, cloud infrastructure providers, and large technology consultancies file H-1B LCAs for Java roles at high volume. You can browse Java Software Engineer positions filtered by employers with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're only reviewing companies that have filed before.
What prevailing wage level should a Java Software Engineer expect for H-1B purposes?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to H-1B positions using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which returns four wage levels based on experience and job complexity. Most mid-level Java Software Engineer roles land at Level II or III under SOC code 15-1252. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for your work location before USCIS will approve the petition.
Can a Java Software Engineer change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've had an H-1B approved for at least 240 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start work for the new employer once that petition is received by USCIS. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so the Java developer position description matters as much at the transfer stage as it did originally.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Java Software Engineers at cap-subject employers?
USCIS runs an annual H-1B registration lottery each March for cap-subject employers, and selection is random. Java Software Engineers with a U.S. master's degree or higher from an accredited institution enter a separate master's cap pool first, which improves overall selection odds. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers, O-1 visas, and TN visa status for Canadian or Mexican nationals are the most common alternatives to explore.