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Release Train Engineer jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of Agile program management and enterprise systems delivery. This role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Initial H-1B status runs three years, extendable to six.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Software Engineer/Release Train Engineer within Optum Technology's Enterprise Digital Experience Tech team, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, integration, and operational excellence of enterprise finance AI and data solutions. This role leads cross-functional execution across software engineering, data, AI, security, and business teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions are delivered from concept through production. You will leverage modern cloud architecture, release automation, and cutting-edge data/AI technologies to streamline enterprise finance operations and accelerate business value.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Software Engineer/Release Train Engineer within Optum Technology's Enterprise Digital Experience Tech team, you will drive the end-to-end delivery, integration, and operational excellence of enterprise finance AI and data solutions. This role leads cross-functional execution across software engineering, data, AI, security, and business teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions are delivered from concept through production. You will leverage modern cloud architecture, release automation, and cutting-edge data/AI technologies to streamline enterprise finance operations and accelerate business value.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finance technology initiatives, coordinating across software engineering, data engineering, AI engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Drive release planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution cadence across multiple agile teams
- Ensure solutions are engineered using scalable, secure, maintainable software design and architecture practices
- Partner with Data Engineers and AI Engineers to integrate data pipelines, semantic layers, RAG capabilities, vector databases, and AI services into production solutions
- Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, release governance, deployment automation, and operational readiness processes
- Coordinate with security, privacy, compliance, and governance teams to ensure solutions satisfy enterprise standards
- Implement monitoring, observability, automated testing, quality controls, and incident management processes to maintain platform reliability
- Support experimentation, A/B testing, value measurement, and production rollout strategies for AI-enabled platform capabilities
- Drive documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition to steady-state support and operations, mentoring engineering teams in agile delivery, DevOps, and engineering best practices
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and apply responsible review practices to ensure quality and accuracy of technical deliverables
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technical delivery, release management, or related technical leadership roles
- 2+ years of experience with modern software development practices, APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling
- 1+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and release planning in agile environments
- 1+ years of strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery velocity with governance, quality, and platform stability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (OR 4+ additional years of software engineering or technical delivery experience in lieu of a degree)
- Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Technical Program Manager, Engineering Lead, or Solution Delivery Lead
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, or corporate reporting functions
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions within a large enterprise environment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar delivery management platforms
- Solid understanding of enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated familiarity with modern data and AI architectures, including cloud data platforms, APIs, vector databases, semantic retrieval, or generative AI solutions
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Release Train Engineer
Align your degree to SAFe program management
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the role. A degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems maps clearly to Release Train Engineer duties. Degrees in unrelated fields may require a credential evaluation letter explaining the connection.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your SOC code and metro area before your offer conversation starts.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find Release Train Engineer roles at companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history by role and location, so you're not applying blind.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you support Agile Release Trains across multiple client sites or company offices, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer before accepting an offer that involves rotating or multi-site delivery work.
Get your SAFe certification documented formally
SAFe Program Consultant or RTE certification strengthens your specialty occupation case by demonstrating the role requires specialized knowledge beyond general management. Keep official certification records ready for USCIS if an RFE is issued on your petition.
File premium processing for time-sensitive starts
If your start date is fixed around a program increment or Agile planning cycle, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS targets a 15-business-day adjudication window, reducing schedule risk for both sides.
H-1B Visa Release Train Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Train Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, it typically does. The role requires applying Lean-Agile principles, managing program-level dependencies, and coordinating across multiple Agile teams, duties that require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, systems engineering, or a related field. Employers document this requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Release Train Engineer positions?
Large technology firms, financial services companies, defense contractors, and enterprise software consultancies are the most active sponsors for this role, since they run SAFe or scaled Agile programs at the program increment level. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for program and Agile management roles, so you can target companies that have sponsored the position before.
How does the LCA process work specifically for Release Train Engineers?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. If you work across multiple sites, each location requires its own certified LCA. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days through the FLAG system.
What SOC code does DOL use for Release Train Engineers and why does it matter?
DOL most commonly maps Release Train Engineer roles to SOC 15-1299 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on how the employer structures the job description. The SOC code determines your prevailing wage tier, which directly sets the floor for your H-1B salary. Use O*NET to review task lists for candidate SOC codes before your employer files.
Can my H-1B status be extended beyond six years as a Release Train Engineer?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year total. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. Without one of those, you must leave and reenter the H-1B process after the six-year cap.