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Senior Software Developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with employers regularly filing Labor Condition Applications for positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Specialty occupation status is well-established for this role, making it a strong fit for H-1B sponsorship across industries from fintech to enterprise software.
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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, data and resources 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.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Building and consuming both GraphQL API endpoints and asynchronous events to implement business logic
- Building reusable code and libraries to be leveraged across our team and technology stack
- Developing software and processes that safely and securely handles our customer's health and financial data
- Collaborating within and across teams to ensure that all of our efforts are aligned towards the same goals
- Communicating thoughtfully with team members through design review, code review, and day-to-day collaboration
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.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience with Javascript/Typescript and Node.js
- 3+ years of experience building and consuming API endpoints (REST, AMQP, GraphQL)
- 3+ years of experience implementing testable business logic that is secure and easy to maintain
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Experience operating event-driven services
- Experience deploying to cloud-based environments such as AWS
- Experience building and maintaining 3rd-party integrations
- Experience leveraging message brokers and event streams - e.g., AWS SNS, SQS, Azure ServiceBus, or similar
- Experience operating in high security environments, e.g., payments, healthcare
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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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Align your degree field to your role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the senior software developer position. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree creates a clean specialty occupation case. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed employer justification and risks an RFE.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Before applying, verify that the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for software developer roles. Use Migrate Mate to search verified DOL LCA filing data by company and occupation, so you're targeting employers with a real sponsorship track record, not just a careers page mention.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, map your expiration date against this window. A senior developer role starting after lottery selection requires your employer to file by the April petition deadline to stay on track.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using SOC code 15-1252 to verify your offer lands at or above the wage level before you sign anything.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster sponsorship
Nonprofits, universities, and government research institutions are exempt from the H-1B lottery and can file year-round. Senior software developer roles at these organizations, particularly in research computing or institutional IT, offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for March registration.
Get your job description H-1B ready before interviews
USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask your recruiter early whether the job description specifies a degree in a directly related field, not just a preferred qualification. Vague requirements are the most common source of senior developer H-1B RFEs.
H-1B Visa Senior Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, senior software developer positions are consistently recognized as specialty occupations by USCIS because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for software developers supports this classification. Your employer's job description must specify the degree requirement, not just list it as preferred, to strengthen the petition.
How do I find Senior Software Developer jobs where the employer actually sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters senior software developer listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which employers have actively sponsored H-1B petitions for this role rather than relying on unverified claims on job postings. Searching by company LCA data is the most reliable way to identify real sponsors before investing time in an application.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Senior Software Developer role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you're in a same or similar occupational classification. Senior software developer roles are generally considered same or similar to other software engineering and development positions, but your new employer must still file a new LCA and I-129.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my Senior Software Developer job?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or prepare to depart. During this window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition. If your petition is filed before the 60 days expire, you can start working once USCIS receives it. Premium processing can reduce the approval wait to 15 business days.
Does my employer have to pay H-1B filing fees for my Senior Software Developer petition?
Most H-1B filing fees are legally required to be paid by the employer, not the worker. USCIS prohibits employers from passing the I-129 petition fee, the ACWIA training fee, or the fraud prevention fee onto the H-1B employee. Employees may voluntarily pay premium processing, but it's not a requirement. If an employer asks you to cover these costs, that's a compliance red flag worth raising before you accept an offer.