H-1B Visa Python Engineer Jobs
Python Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the software developer SOC code, meaning your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. The 85,000-cap lottery runs once per fiscal year, so timing your job search around the registration window directly affects your start date.
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We are looking for an experienced Java or Python Developer with strong DevOps knowledge to join our application development team. The ideal candidate should have solid programming experience in either Java or Python, combined with hands-on experience in CI/CD, cloud platforms, containers, and deployment automation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using Java and/or Python.
- Develop REST APIs, backend services, and enterprise application components.
- Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
- Work with Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven/Gradle or similar tools.
- Support application deployments across development, QA, and production environments.
- Implement automation using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure applications follow coding, security, and DevOps best practices.
- Monitor application health and assist with performance and production troubleshooting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong development experience in Java or Python.
- Experience developing backend applications, services, or APIs.
- Strong knowledge of Git and CI/CD concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and scripting using Bash, Shell, or Python.
- Understanding of application deployment, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Spring Boot/Microservices experience for Java developers.
- FastAPI, Flask, or Django experience for Python developers.
- Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
- Helm and Kubernetes deployment experience.
- Monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or AppDynamics.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications in regulated or financial-services environments.
Short requirement summary:
Need a strong Java or Python developer with hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Git, Linux, and cloud deployment. Candidate should be development-focused but capable of handling build, deployment, automation, and production-support activities.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC, United States (On-site)
Contract (3 months 11 days)
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an experienced Java or Python Developer with strong DevOps knowledge to join our application development team. The ideal candidate should have solid programming experience in either Java or Python, combined with hands-on experience in CI/CD, cloud platforms, containers, and deployment automation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using Java and/or Python.
- Develop REST APIs, backend services, and enterprise application components.
- Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
- Work with Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven/Gradle or similar tools.
- Support application deployments across development, QA, and production environments.
- Implement automation using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure applications follow coding, security, and DevOps best practices.
- Monitor application health and assist with performance and production troubleshooting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong development experience in Java or Python.
- Experience developing backend applications, services, or APIs.
- Strong knowledge of Git and CI/CD concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and scripting using Bash, Shell, or Python.
- Understanding of application deployment, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Spring Boot/Microservices experience for Java developers.
- FastAPI, Flask, or Django experience for Python developers.
- Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
- Helm and Kubernetes deployment experience.
- Monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or AppDynamics.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications in regulated or financial-services environments.
Short requirement summary:
Need a strong Java or Python developer with hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Git, Linux, and cloud deployment. Candidate should be development-focused but capable of handling build, deployment, automation, and production-support activities.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC, United States (On-site)
Contract (3 months 11 days)
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Python Engineer
Map your Python skills to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates your petition against the SOC code your employer selects. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers (15-1252) to confirm your duties align before your employer files, since a mismatch is a common RFE trigger.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and ZIP code before negotiating, so you know whether the offer clears the Level I through IV threshold.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B isn't subject to the lottery. If you want a guaranteed start date, filtering for these employer types on Migrate Mate narrows your search immediately.
Audit your OPT end date against H-1B timelines
USCIS must receive your I-129 petition by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1, confirm your employer can bridge the gap through cap-gap protection, which only applies if you're on F-1 and selected in the lottery.
Request the certified LCA before signing an offer
DOL certifies the LCA before your employer can file the H-1B petition. Ask for a copy once it's certified. If the LCA lists a wage level or job title that doesn't match your offer letter, get it corrected before USCIS receives the I-129.
Check your employer's E-Verify enrollment status
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify for cap-subject petitions. Confirm your prospective employer's enrollment before investing time in the interview process. An unenrolled employer can't file on your behalf.
H-1B Visa Python Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Python Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves Python Engineer and broader software developer roles as specialty occupations because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Your employer's job description must reflect that degree requirement, not just list it as preferred. If the posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' USCIS may issue an RFE questioning specialty occupation status.
How do I find Python Engineer roles at companies that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Python Engineer listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're not applying blindly to companies that don't sponsor. DOL's LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated quarterly, which is the underlying signal Migrate Mate uses to surface sponsoring employers.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B for a fully remote Python Engineer position?
Yes, but the LCA must list the actual worksite location where you'll be performing work, not just the employer's headquarters. For fully remote roles, DOL requires the LCA to cover each location where you'll regularly work, including your home address. If you move states after your H-1B is approved, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS to update your worksite.
What happens to my H-1B if my Python Engineer role is eliminated or my employment ends?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or leave the country. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're within six years of your original H-1B approval, a new employer can transfer the remaining time rather than starting a new cap-subject petition.
Does my Python Engineer contract or freelance work affect H-1B eligibility?
H-1B status requires an employer-employee relationship, which means the sponsoring company must control your work, set your hours, and direct your day-to-day tasks. Staffing agency placements are permitted under H-1B rules, but the agency is the petitioner of record even if you're placed at a client site. Pure independent contracting arrangements don't meet USCIS requirements for H-1B sponsorship.