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Salesforce Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B visa, certifying that your wage meets the prevailing rate for your work location.
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Duration: 6 months, with the intent to hire into a full-time position within 6 months to a year.
Work: Hybrid — No remote.
Location & Schedule: Lansing, Michigan. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required onsite days. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are remote-eligible days. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Location Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area within 90 miles at the time of submission.
Resume: Resumes are kept to 4–5 pages.
References: Professional references may be required.
Top Skills & Years of Experience
- 5+ years of experience gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, including pipeline-as-code, branching strategies, automated code reviews, and testing aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 2–3 Salesforce certifications required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, SQL, Java, and web services development.
Preferred
- Salesforce Architect certification.
- Experience working on enterprise-level implementations.
- Database-related certifications.
Job Summary
This position functions as a Salesforce Application Architect supporting the modernization and ongoing operations of critical Child Welfare and State Hospital systems, including the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (MiSACWIS) and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). These systems are essential to the delivery of services to vulnerable children and families and require high availability, scalability, and compliance with state and federal standards. The architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions, ensuring architectural integrity, platform optimization, and alignment with strategic and operational goals. This includes transitioning legacy systems to a modern Salesforce-based platform, with a focus on Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design of Salesforce solutions that support case management, field service operations, and user engagement.
- Conduct org health checks and platform assessments, and deliver actionable recommendations based on Salesforce best practices.
- Participate in Design & Discovery sessions and promote adoption of Salesforce’s Well-Architected Framework.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions.
- Oversee proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate technical feasibility and business value of proposed solutions.
- Ensure secure application development lifecycle (SADLC) practices are followed throughout all phases of development and deployment.
- Set the technical direction for Child Welfare applications.
- Support 24/7 operations of Tier 2 applications such as MiSACWIS, which serve over 8,000 users across state and private agencies.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standards.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
Salesforce Application Architect
Duration: 6 months, with the intent to hire into a full-time position within 6 months to a year.
Work: Hybrid — No remote.
Location & Schedule: Lansing, Michigan. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required onsite days. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are remote-eligible days. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Location Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area within 90 miles at the time of submission.
Resume: Resumes are kept to 4–5 pages.
References: Professional references may be required.
Top Skills & Years of Experience
- 5+ years of experience gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, including pipeline-as-code, branching strategies, automated code reviews, and testing aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 2–3 Salesforce certifications required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, SQL, Java, and web services development.
Preferred
- Salesforce Architect certification.
- Experience working on enterprise-level implementations.
- Database-related certifications.
Job Summary
This position functions as a Salesforce Application Architect supporting the modernization and ongoing operations of critical Child Welfare and State Hospital systems, including the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (MiSACWIS) and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). These systems are essential to the delivery of services to vulnerable children and families and require high availability, scalability, and compliance with state and federal standards. The architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions, ensuring architectural integrity, platform optimization, and alignment with strategic and operational goals. This includes transitioning legacy systems to a modern Salesforce-based platform, with a focus on Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design of Salesforce solutions that support case management, field service operations, and user engagement.
- Conduct org health checks and platform assessments, and deliver actionable recommendations based on Salesforce best practices.
- Participate in Design & Discovery sessions and promote adoption of Salesforce’s Well-Architected Framework.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions.
- Oversee proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate technical feasibility and business value of proposed solutions.
- Ensure secure application development lifecycle (SADLC) practices are followed throughout all phases of development and deployment.
- Set the technical direction for Child Welfare applications.
- Support 24/7 operations of Tier 2 applications such as MiSACWIS, which serve over 8,000 users across state and private agencies.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standards.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Salesforce Developer
Verify your degree aligns with Salesforce roles
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Salesforce development. A computer science or information systems degree is straightforward. An unrelated degree paired with certifications like Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Salesforce Developer roles specifically. Past LCA filings signal an employer already understands the H-1B process and has internal infrastructure to sponsor new hires.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, so knowing the wage level thresholds lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Time your job search around the April cap lottery
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. Target your Salesforce Developer job search to secure an offer by February or March, giving your employer enough lead time to file before the registration window closes in March.
Ask employers about cap-exempt sponsorship paths
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time without lottery exposure. Salesforce implementations at these entities create genuine developer roles that sidestep the annual cap entirely.
Clarify the H-1B transfer process when changing employers
You can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Confirm your new employer is prepared to file on your first day so your work authorization remains uninterrupted during the transition.
H-1B Visa Salesforce Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Salesforce Developer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position involves complex Apex coding, Salesforce architecture decisions, or system integration work that requires a theoretical and practical body of specialized knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Salesforce Developer roles?
Salesforce consulting firms, financial services companies, healthcare systems, and enterprise software teams are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Salesforce developers. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored Salesforce Developer roles rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
Can I use my OPT or STEM OPT as a Salesforce Developer while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files your H-1B petition during the cap registration period, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to use cap-gap coverage, so confirm that before accepting an offer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Salesforce Developer positions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to Salesforce Developer roles using SOC codes tied to software developer or computer systems analyst classifications, depending on how the employer describes the position. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable wage level for your specific work location. You can verify the wage floor for your city using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Salesforce Developer role is changed to remote?
A material change in your work location triggers an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA for each new worksite. If your employer shifts you to a permanent remote arrangement in a different metropolitan area, they're required to file an amended petition with USCIS reflecting the new work location and the corresponding prevailing wage. Short-term remote work at the same wage level may not require amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should make that call.