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Senior Application Developer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-cap lottery runs each April for October 1 start dates.
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HNAS (Health Now Administrative Services) offers flexible, cost-effective solutions for employee health benefits. HNAS is part of Highmark Health, a national blended health organization with a mission to create remarkable health experiences. Our culture is built on your growth and development, collaborating across our organization, and making a big impact for those we serve.
This job provides assistance for basic to moderately complex problem solving and understanding of system functionality. The incumbent reviews significant amounts of information and analyzes processes to support business unit needs. May assist with troubleshooting errors, conducting impact analyses, and/or solving data rejection. May perform simple business analyses in one or more operational areas. May identify process gaps and recommend process improvements for efficiencies.
This job takes the lead in providing more complex application development services typically as part of a project team or in an application support role. Developers analyze, design, code, test and implement more complex systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Highmark IT standards and policies. Developers provide general support to maintain more complex applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers. May mentor less experienced team members.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Takes a lead role for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing more complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- Utilizes and participates in the more complex full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
- Takes a lead role in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to more complex business needs.
- Takes a lead role in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
- Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
- Actively takes a leading role and participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
- Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting more complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
Experience
Required
- 5 years of experience as a developer
- Experience with Project Management tools
- Experience with databases
- Experience with multiple coding languages
Preferred
- Healthcare experience is strongly preferred
- .NET Developer Experience
- SQL Experience
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
SKILLS
- Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
- Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Remote
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$86,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$138,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
JOB SUMMARY
HNAS (Health Now Administrative Services) offers flexible, cost-effective solutions for employee health benefits. HNAS is part of Highmark Health, a national blended health organization with a mission to create remarkable health experiences. Our culture is built on your growth and development, collaborating across our organization, and making a big impact for those we serve.
This job provides assistance for basic to moderately complex problem solving and understanding of system functionality. The incumbent reviews significant amounts of information and analyzes processes to support business unit needs. May assist with troubleshooting errors, conducting impact analyses, and/or solving data rejection. May perform simple business analyses in one or more operational areas. May identify process gaps and recommend process improvements for efficiencies.
This job takes the lead in providing more complex application development services typically as part of a project team or in an application support role. Developers analyze, design, code, test and implement more complex systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Highmark IT standards and policies. Developers provide general support to maintain more complex applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers. May mentor less experienced team members.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Takes a lead role for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing more complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- Utilizes and participates in the more complex full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
- Takes a lead role in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to more complex business needs.
- Takes a lead role in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
- Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
- Actively takes a leading role and participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
- Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting more complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
Experience
Required
- 5 years of experience as a developer
- Experience with Project Management tools
- Experience with databases
- Experience with multiple coding languages
Preferred
- Healthcare experience is strongly preferred
- .NET Developer Experience
- SQL Experience
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
SKILLS
- Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
- Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Remote
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$86,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$138,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Application Developer
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.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
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.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have sponsored Senior Application Developer roles before, so you're not cold-applying to companies unlikely to file a petition.
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.