H-1B Visa Platform Developer Jobs
Platform Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying that your wage meets the prevailing rate for the role and location.
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Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy
Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)
Job Description
As Senior Android/Mobile Platform Developer you will work directly with the product, design and test teams to develop a platform for creating the most innovative wearable products. You will be working with enthusiastic and experienced peers in an environment that facilitates delivering industry-leading solutions with both creative-edge and high quality.
What You Will Be Doing
- Developing Java and Android OS 4.4+ based mobile app platform and reference applications
- Designing, developing and validating mobile platform and reference apps for new wearable devices
- Creating public-facing Android SDK solutions for highly-visible customers
- Collaborating with remote global teams, including device, cloud, test, etc.
Qualifications
- Experience developing large-scale native mobile apps on Android and iOS
- Solid knowledge of Android Frameworks and Android SDK
- Working knowledge of Android Studio
- Solid Java programming skills (you can program now!)
- Essential Object Oriented Programming skills, including concurrency, multi-threading, defensive programming
- Hands-on experience with Design Patterns (you know more than just the Singleton pattern)
- Experience with API development, RESTful web services, platform development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Architecture, or related major, or equivalent experience
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with tenacity and initiative
- Experience developing public-facing APIs
- Familiarity with C#, C, C++, JavaScript
- Ability to understand and parse XML, JSON and serialized data
- Experience with Bluetooth LE protocol
- Experience with Amazon Web Services and Cloud Services
- Master’s Degree or another advanced degree is preferred
Additional Information
Company Description
Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy
Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)
Job Description
As Senior Android/Mobile Platform Developer you will work directly with the product, design and test teams to develop a platform for creating the most innovative wearable products. You will be working with enthusiastic and experienced peers in an environment that facilitates delivering industry-leading solutions with both creative-edge and high quality.
What You Will Be Doing
- Developing Java and Android OS 4.4+ based mobile app platform and reference applications
- Designing, developing and validating mobile platform and reference apps for new wearable devices
- Creating public-facing Android SDK solutions for highly-visible customers
- Collaborating with remote global teams, including device, cloud, test, etc.
Qualifications
- Experience developing large-scale native mobile apps on Android and iOS
- Solid knowledge of Android Frameworks and Android SDK
- Working knowledge of Android Studio
- Solid Java programming skills (you can program now!)
- Essential Object Oriented Programming skills, including concurrency, multi-threading, defensive programming
- Hands-on experience with Design Patterns (you know more than just the Singleton pattern)
- Experience with API development, RESTful web services, platform development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Architecture, or related major, or equivalent experience
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with tenacity and initiative
- Experience developing public-facing APIs
- Familiarity with C#, C, C++, JavaScript
- Ability to understand and parse XML, JSON and serialized data
- Experience with Bluetooth LE protocol
- Experience with Amazon Web Services and Cloud Services
- Master’s Degree or another advanced degree is preferred
Additional Information
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Map your degree to platform development
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to platform development work. If your degree is in a adjacent field like information systems or electrical engineering, document how your coursework and projects map to the platform engineering role you're targeting.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed Labor Condition Applications for platform or software developer roles. Companies with active LCA history for your SOC code are far more likely to move quickly on H-1B sponsorship than those filing for the first time.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster sponsorship
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap, so you don't need to wait for the April lottery. Platform developer roles at these organizations can start any time of year.
Find H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Platform Developer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B filing history filtered by your job category. This lets you skip cold outreach and focus applications on companies already set up to sponsor.
Clarify platform scope during offer negotiations
Platform Developer covers infrastructure platforms, developer experience tooling, and internal platforms. Before an employer files your LCA, confirm the job description specifies which platform domain you'll work in, since USCIS can issue an RFE if the specialty occupation relationship to your degree is unclear.
Plan your start date around the October 1 cap timeline
If you're subject to the H-1B cap, USCIS can approve your petition with an October 1 start date at the earliest. Negotiate with your employer to allow remote or contract work during the cap-gap period if you're transitioning off OPT.
H-1B Visa Platform Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. The employer must document in the H-1B petition that a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is required for the role. Generic job descriptions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can trigger a USCIS RFE.
How do I find Platform Developer jobs where employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Platform Developer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already sponsored H-1B workers in software and platform roles, rather than discovering late in the process that a company doesn't sponsor.
What SOC code is typically used for Platform Developer H-1B filings?
Most Platform Developer roles are filed under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), depending on whether the role is more application-focused or infrastructure-focused. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application, so confirming the correct code with your employer before filing matters.
Can my employer start the H-1B process before I have OPT authorization?
Yes. Your employer can file the H-1B petition and even have it approved before your OPT begins, but your H-1B status can't become effective until October 1 of the fiscal year it was filed for. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically, as long as your H-1B petition was filed before your OPT end date.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if I switch platform teams within the same company?
A lateral move within the same employer generally doesn't require a new H-1B petition, as long as your job duties and work location remain substantially the same. If the new platform team is in a different metro area or the role involves materially different responsibilities, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS and update the Labor Condition Application with DOL.