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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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You will be a full stack developer on a team focused on web applications that support internal and external RBC users. This role supports the modernization and enhancement of enterprise platforms using multiple technologies.
You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to design, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that are relied upon by RBC employees and customers.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and performance benchmarks
- Perform technical analysis and solution design; contribute to Jira story creation, estimation, and delivery
- Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives, as well as develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components to meet the needs of user requirements
- Translate business requirements into clear, well-defined user stories and technical designs
- Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications, including:
- .NET-based applications
- Angular Web applications
- Cloud-native and microservices-based solutions
- SQL Server and other relational database platforms
- Deliver solutions using Agile methodologies through CI/CD pipelines and other deployment solutions
- Lead and contribute to end-to-end software development activities including:
- Architecture and design
- Coding and code reviews
- Unit and integration testing
- Deployment and release management
- Conduct thorough unit/integration testing, often developing and leveraging automated testing frameworks, and improve performance of functions through performance tuning
- Estimate activities/tasks required to perform design, coding, and unit testing
- Be part of the developer’s community, participate in the continuous improvement and best practices
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application development using:
- .NET Core
- Angular
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Strong experience designing and integrating APIs
- Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated unit testing
- Cloud platform experience, including:
- OpenShift / containerized platforms
Nice to have
- Wealth Management / Wealth Management applications knowledge
- Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and model governance
- Security vulnerability assessment and resolution to meet secure coding standards
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and competitive compensation
- Ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact via contributions to high visibility initiatives involving challenging work
- Opportunity to build cross-asset cross functional relationships across the bank
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative and high-performing team
The expected salary range for this particular position is $65,000-$95,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
.NET Core, Active Learning, Angular, AngularJS, Application Integrations, C#.NET, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, IT Standards, NET Framework, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-09-17
Application Deadline:
2026-10-02
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Job Description
You will be a full stack developer on a team focused on web applications that support internal and external RBC users. This role supports the modernization and enhancement of enterprise platforms using multiple technologies.
You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to design, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that are relied upon by RBC employees and customers.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and performance benchmarks
- Perform technical analysis and solution design; contribute to Jira story creation, estimation, and delivery
- Collaborate with peers to develop code in line with strategic initiatives, as well as develop, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components to meet the needs of user requirements
- Translate business requirements into clear, well-defined user stories and technical designs
- Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications, including:
- .NET-based applications
- Angular Web applications
- Cloud-native and microservices-based solutions
- SQL Server and other relational database platforms
- Deliver solutions using Agile methodologies through CI/CD pipelines and other deployment solutions
- Lead and contribute to end-to-end software development activities including:
- Architecture and design
- Coding and code reviews
- Unit and integration testing
- Deployment and release management
- Conduct thorough unit/integration testing, often developing and leveraging automated testing frameworks, and improve performance of functions through performance tuning
- Estimate activities/tasks required to perform design, coding, and unit testing
- Be part of the developer’s community, participate in the continuous improvement and best practices
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application development using:
- .NET Core
- Angular
- JavaScript
- SQL
- Strong experience designing and integrating APIs
- Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated unit testing
- Cloud platform experience, including:
- OpenShift / containerized platforms
Nice to have
- Wealth Management / Wealth Management applications knowledge
- Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and model governance
- Security vulnerability assessment and resolution to meet secure coding standards
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and competitive compensation
- Ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact via contributions to high visibility initiatives involving challenging work
- Opportunity to build cross-asset cross functional relationships across the bank
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative and high-performing team
The expected salary range for this particular position is $65,000-$95,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
.NET Core, Active Learning, Angular, AngularJS, Application Integrations, C#.NET, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, IT Standards, NET Framework, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-09-17
Application Deadline:
2026-10-02
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Software Developer
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.