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Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864
Company: PACCAR
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
The Peterbilt Application Development Team is seeking a Senior Application Developer with expertise in Microsoft.net development technologies. This role involves working within an agile development team to design, build, enhance, and support proprietary systems for Peterbilt Motors Company. Responsibilities include collaborating with product owners and business analysts on user stories, software design, development, unit testing, deployment coordination with operations, and contributing to research and development efforts for new technologies, systems, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, self-directed, adept at problem-solving, possess strong communication and presentation skills, and exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively with management and operations at all levels of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and support API Connect and Web Services (REST, SOAP, gRPC, SignalR).
- Designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using various web and client technologies.
- Conducting research, troubleshooting, and resolving complex software problems.
- Leading medium to large strategic projects, as well as other support and development assignments.
- Collaborating with business users and product owners to develop, refine, and document user stories.
- Creating technical specifications and architecture.
- Having aggressive learning goals and a willingness to support business partners using 24x7 applications that require some on-call support responsibilities.
- Occasional travel, including international.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
- 7+ years of experience in developing web and client applications using .NET Framework, .NET Core / .NET 6, ASP .NET, C#, MVC, React, and Signal R.
- Ample experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
- Experience working with Blazor, XML, YAML, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bash, Powershell, Groovy, JSON.
- Two years’ experience working with AWS Cloud, micro services and/or containers.
- Two years’ experience working with AI tools such as Microsoft CoPilot, CoPilot X for GitHub.
- Windows Forms, Web Forms, WCF & ASMX Services, REST (Web API), hosting using IIS Server.
- Solid knowledge and experience in software testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing.
- Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD tools such as AzureDevOps / Octopus.
- Highly experienced with agile software development practices.
- Experience working with and creating Automated Unit Testing.
- Demonstrated Software design and Technical Architecture Experience.
- Thorough understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Solid understanding of design patterns and best practices in software engineering.
- Ability to work effectively in a self-organizing distributed team environment.
- Highly self-motivated and flexible with a focus on delivery.
- Ability to work well with others and demonstrate strong communication skills and self-motivation.
General Description of all Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).
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Align your degree to your role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to Senior Application Developer duties. A computer science or software engineering degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree paired with a developer role often triggers a Request for Evidence.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before you accept an offer. Your employer must certify that salary in the LCA, so knowing the DOL floor protects you from offers that can't clear the filing threshold.
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Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Senior Application Developer roles at these institutions can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
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Confirm your employer files I-129 directly
Some staffing agencies place developers at client companies but petition under the agency's name, creating complications if you're later transferred. Ask whether the petitioner is the direct employer or a third-party staffing firm before signing an offer.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. If your OPT end date is close to October 1, requesting premium processing gives you enough lead time to resolve any RFE without a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Senior Application Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Application Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Senior Application Developer positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports the degree requirement, which is central to the specialty occupation determination. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for application developer roles. DOL's public LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions. Focusing on employers with an established filing track record significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through at the sponsorship stage.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I change employers mid-year?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a closely related occupational classification. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting work.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT STEM extension?
Yes, and this is one of the most common pathways for Senior Application Developer roles. Your employer files the H-1B petition during the April registration window, and if selected, your employment authorization continues under cap-gap rules through September 30. Your STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which also satisfies one of the H-1B filing requirements.
Does the job title on my offer letter need to match the H-1B petition exactly?
The job title doesn't need to be identical, but the duties and SOC code in the Labor Condition Application must accurately reflect what you'll actually do. If the LCA lists a generic developer title but your day-to-day work is senior-level architecture and technical leadership, misalignment can create problems during audits or extensions. Your employer should describe actual duties in the I-129 support letter, not just echo the job posting.