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Programmer Analyst roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Employers filing LCAs for this title span enterprise software, healthcare IT, financial services, and consulting, making it one of the more consistently sponsored technical roles in the H-1B program.
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26943952
Location(s):
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 13, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex systems and features. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, secure, and maintainable.
- Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to coding, code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Project Management/Ownership: Take ownership of significant modules or projects, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
- Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize performance, and troubleshoot production incidents.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and champion innovative solutions.
- Mentorship: Foster a culture of learning and growth within the team, actively mentoring and upskilling colleagues.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong expertise in Java Microservices architecture, design, and implementation.
- Proven experience in Release Management, including planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across environments.
- Strong expertise in [mention 2-3 critical technologies, e.g., distributed systems, microservices architecture, relational/NoSQL databases, API design].
- Proven experience in leading technical projects and/or teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with [mention relevant tools/methodologies, e.g., Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes].
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26943952
Location(s):
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 13, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex systems and features. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, secure, and maintainable.
- Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to coding, code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Project Management/Ownership: Take ownership of significant modules or projects, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
- Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize performance, and troubleshoot production incidents.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and champion innovative solutions.
- Mentorship: Foster a culture of learning and growth within the team, actively mentoring and upskilling colleagues.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong expertise in Java Microservices architecture, design, and implementation.
- Proven experience in Release Management, including planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across environments.
- Strong expertise in [mention 2-3 critical technologies, e.g., distributed systems, microservices architecture, relational/NoSQL databases, API design].
- Proven experience in leading technical projects and/or teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with [mention relevant tools/methodologies, e.g., Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes].
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Programmer Analyst
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field supports a Programmer Analyst title. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE even with years of relevant experience.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Programmer Analyst falls under SOC code 15-1252. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified LCA filings by that code and identify which employers filed petitions in your target metro, giving you a verified list of active H-1B sponsors.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B sponsorship requires employers to be registered with USCIS. Consulting firms and staffing agencies that place Programmer Analysts at client sites must also confirm they can serve as the H-1B petitioner, not just the end client.
Prioritize your job search on Migrate Mate
Filter Programmer Analyst openings by verified H-1B filing history using Migrate Mate. You can see which employers have active LCA certifications for this exact role, cutting out companies that won't sponsor before you invest time in applications.
Clarify the prevailing wage level before accepting
DOL assigns Programmer Analyst positions to wage levels 1 through 4. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your level and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro to confirm the offer clears the threshold before signing.
Understand the cap-gap if you're on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 after a successful H-1B lottery selection, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm with your employer that your start date and filing timeline account for this window so there's no gap in employment.
H-1B Visa Programmer Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Programmer Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Programmer Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related technical field. The O*NET profile for this title confirms a degree requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination USCIS applies during adjudication.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Programmer Analyst jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to find Programmer Analyst openings filtered by verified H-1B filing history. You can also cross-reference DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 15-1252 to see which companies have certified Labor Condition Applications for this title in your target location, confirming they've actively sponsored the role before.
Can a staffing agency or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B as a Programmer Analyst?
Yes, but the sponsoring employer must be the entity filing the H-1B petition, which creates complexity when you're placed at a client site. USCIS requires the petitioning employer to maintain an employer-employee relationship with you, including control over your work. Consulting firms that place Programmer Analysts must demonstrate this control to avoid denial on employer-employee relationship grounds.
What happens to my H-1B petition if my Programmer Analyst role changes significantly after approval?
Material changes to your job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving to a new work site in a different metropolitan statistical area triggers a new LCA at minimum, and a significant shift in job duties away from the approved Programmer Analyst description may require a full amendment filed with USCIS.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Programmer Analyst positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages for Programmer Analyst roles by geographic area and experience level, ranging from entry-level wage tier 1 to fully experienced tier 4. Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your level and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what the current prevailing wage is before evaluating any offer.