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Software Applications Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, making them among the most consistently sponsored positions in the U.S. tech sector. Employers file LCAs with the DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf, but knowing which companies have active H-1B visa filing history for this specific title changes how you target your search.
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Join a long-established organization in the insurance and financial services space, known for supporting individuals, families, employers, and businesses through trusted digital products and customer-focused solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise API technology and platform strategy while enabling seamless data integration across enterprise applications. From API-first design and platform engineering to event-driven integrations, observability, security, and developer enablement, this role offers the opportunity to work on modern systems that strengthen enterprise digital capabilities at scale. Whether you are a technical leader, integration expert, or platform builder, this team values engineers who bring ownership, collaboration, mentoring ability, and a passion for scalable, reliable solutions.
JOB TITLE
Lead Software Engineer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week
WORK LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA / Holmdel, NJ / New York, NY
SALARY RANGE
$110,000.00 - $180,000.00
SUMMARY
Lead Enterprise API Platforms and Integration Strategy at Scale! We are looking for a senior software engineering leader with deep experience in distributed systems, API development, enterprise integration, microservices, cloud-native platforms, and software delivery automation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead API strategy, mentor engineers, improve governance, and build reusable enterprise platforms using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, event-driven patterns, and modern cloud services.
PRIMARY SKILLS:
Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, API-First Design, OpenAPI/Swagger, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, SQL, NoSQL
SECONDARY SKILLS:
OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Security, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD Automation, S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Redis Cache, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, OpenAPI/AsyncAPI, SDKs, Developer Portals, API Governance, Release Management, Incident Response, Platform Engineering, Observability
- Lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise APIs, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven integrations
- Apply API-first design principles across enterprise integration initiatives
- Enable developer productivity and self-service through reusable API frameworks, platforms, templates, SDKs, documentation, and developer portals
- Establish best practices and enterprise capabilities for API design, governance, testing, documentation, and release management
- Drive incident response and resolution for production API and platform issues, including post-mortems and resiliency improvements
- Research emerging technologies and perform proofs of concept related to API management, integration patterns, platform engineering, and observability
- Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards across integration projects
- Collaborate with software engineers to implement and maintain enterprise APIs and platforms
- Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance delivery quality
- Champion automation and continuous improvement within the software delivery lifecycle
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience building and operating distributed systems
- Strong hands-on experience developing high-quality APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, or Python
- Experience with modern web technologies including React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Expertise in microservices architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, and event-driven architectures
- Strong knowledge of API security, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, token lifecycle management, and user access control mechanisms
- Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, and GitHub
- Deep understanding of API protocols and integration patterns, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and async/event-driven architectures
- Experience implementing API observability using logging, metrics, tracing, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Splunk
- Strong experience designing domain-aligned APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications with a focus on consistency, reusability, and readability
- Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- Experience with AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, and Redis Cache
- Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, with a focus on scale, performance, and reliability
PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Experience building reusable enterprise API frameworks, templates, SDKs, and developer portals
- Experience defining API governance, documentation, release management, and enterprise integration standards
- Experience leading incident response, post-mortems, and preventive/resiliency improvements for production platforms
- Experience with platform engineering, observability, API management, and integration pattern modernization
- Cloud, Java, API security, platform engineering, or software architecture certifications are a plus
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Join Us
At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Join a long-established organization in the insurance and financial services space, known for supporting individuals, families, employers, and businesses through trusted digital products and customer-focused solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise API technology and platform strategy while enabling seamless data integration across enterprise applications. From API-first design and platform engineering to event-driven integrations, observability, security, and developer enablement, this role offers the opportunity to work on modern systems that strengthen enterprise digital capabilities at scale. Whether you are a technical leader, integration expert, or platform builder, this team values engineers who bring ownership, collaboration, mentoring ability, and a passion for scalable, reliable solutions.
JOB TITLE
Lead Software Engineer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time hybrid role; in-office 3 days per week
WORK LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA / Holmdel, NJ / New York, NY
SALARY RANGE
$110,000.00 - $180,000.00
SUMMARY
Lead Enterprise API Platforms and Integration Strategy at Scale! We are looking for a senior software engineering leader with deep experience in distributed systems, API development, enterprise integration, microservices, cloud-native platforms, and software delivery automation. This role is ideal for someone who can lead API strategy, mentor engineers, improve governance, and build reusable enterprise platforms using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, event-driven patterns, and modern cloud services.
PRIMARY SKILLS:
Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, API-First Design, OpenAPI/Swagger, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, SQL, NoSQL
SECONDARY SKILLS:
OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Security, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD Automation, S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Redis Cache, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, OpenAPI/AsyncAPI, SDKs, Developer Portals, API Governance, Release Management, Incident Response, Platform Engineering, Observability
- Lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise APIs, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven integrations
- Apply API-first design principles across enterprise integration initiatives
- Enable developer productivity and self-service through reusable API frameworks, platforms, templates, SDKs, documentation, and developer portals
- Establish best practices and enterprise capabilities for API design, governance, testing, documentation, and release management
- Drive incident response and resolution for production API and platform issues, including post-mortems and resiliency improvements
- Research emerging technologies and perform proofs of concept related to API management, integration patterns, platform engineering, and observability
- Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards across integration projects
- Collaborate with software engineers to implement and maintain enterprise APIs and platforms
- Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance delivery quality
- Champion automation and continuous improvement within the software delivery lifecycle
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience building and operating distributed systems
- Strong hands-on experience developing high-quality APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, .NET, or Python
- Experience with modern web technologies including React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Expertise in microservices architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, and event-driven architectures
- Strong knowledge of API security, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, token lifecycle management, and user access control mechanisms
- Experience with CI/CD automation tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, and GitHub
- Deep understanding of API protocols and integration patterns, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and async/event-driven architectures
- Experience implementing API observability using logging, metrics, tracing, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Splunk
- Strong experience designing domain-aligned APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications with a focus on consistency, reusability, and readability
- Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- Experience with AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, and Redis Cache
- Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, with a focus on scale, performance, and reliability
PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Experience building reusable enterprise API frameworks, templates, SDKs, and developer portals
- Experience defining API governance, documentation, release management, and enterprise integration standards
- Experience leading incident response, post-mortems, and preventive/resiliency improvements for production platforms
- Experience with platform engineering, observability, API management, and integration pattern modernization
- Cloud, Java, API security, platform engineering, or software architecture certifications are a plus
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Join Us
At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Align your resume to SOC codes
Software Applications Engineers map to SOC code 15-1252 in DOL and USCIS systems. Use this classification when researching prevailing wages via OFLC Wage Search and frame your resume to match the duties USCIS expects for this occupation.
Search LCA disclosure data by role
DOL publishes certified LCA records quarterly. Filter by job title and SOC code to find which employers have filed for Software Applications Engineer roles specifically, not just general software engineering positions. Use Migrate Mate to run this search without downloading raw disclosure files.
Verify the specialty occupation connection
Your offer letter must describe duties requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Titles like 'applications engineer' can straddle general IT and specialty roles, so confirm the job description specifies a degree-required technical function before applying.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since unenrolling after your start date can invalidate your work authorization before your H-1B petition is even filed.
Time your application around the cap lottery
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're mid-job search, align offer negotiations to land an accepted offer before late February so your employer can register in time for that fiscal year's lottery.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days. For Software Applications Engineer roles with a fixed project start date or OPT expiration approaching, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 filing to avoid gaps in authorization.
H-1B Visa Software Applications Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Applications Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Software Applications Engineers map to SOC code 15-1252, a classification USCIS consistently recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. The key is that your offer letter's described duties must require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Search DOL LCA disclosure data filtered by job title and SOC code 15-1252 to identify employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Applications Engineer positions specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can target companies with a verified H-1B sponsorship track record for this title rather than guessing from job postings.
What degree field does USCIS expect for a Software Applications Engineer H-1B petition?
USCIS expects a degree in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, or a directly related technical discipline. A general business or unrelated STEM degree is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for this title unless your employer can demonstrate the role specifically requires that field. A master's in a related discipline strengthens the petition.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Software Applications Engineer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin. The new employer must file a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for the Software Applications Engineer role at the new worksite location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Software Applications Engineer job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Software Applications Engineers at the Level I through Level IV wage tiers, depending on your experience and the role's complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and work location. Offers below the certified LCA wage violate DOL rules and can jeopardize your petition.