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Software Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA and I-129 on your behalf, and cap-exempt organizations can sponsor year-round outside the annual 85,000-slot lottery.
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Location: New York, Boston, and Philadelphia
Salary: Competitive
Job description
Requisition ID: 1757719
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
EY’s Digital Risk practice is supporting leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) companies as they scale cloud-native, AI-enabled, and platform-based operating models. Based in the Northeast Region, this role sits at the forefront of innovation, working with high-growth and global technology organizations operating on microservices architectures and AI-driven engineering environments.
We are seeking a Manager to support risk, compliance, and control transformation across highly automated and continuously evolving ecosystems. This role requires a combination of SOX knowledge, cloud architecture understanding, and familiarity with modern software development practices, including AI-assisted coding and product development lifecycles (PDLC/SDLC).
You will work closely with senior team members and client stakeholders, including finance, technology, and engineering teams, to support the design and implementation of scalable, audit-ready risk and compliance frameworks within complex technology environments.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager in our Digital Risk practice, you will support the delivery of complex Digital Risk engagements, owning key workstreams and contributing to overall program execution across cloud-native environments. You will work closely with senior leadership and client stakeholders to drive risk and control initiatives within modern technology ecosystems.
In this role, you will:
- Execute and manage workstreams across cloud platforms, microservices architectures, and AI-enabled development environments, including risk assessments, control design, and testing activities
- Support client engagement teams by working directly with stakeholders (e.g., finance, IT, engineering) to deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations
- Oversee day-to-day delivery, including coordination of team members, tracking progress, and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
- Contribute to engagement performance, including resource management, status tracking, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Provide technical guidance within your areas of expertise, supporting team members on cloud, platform, and engineering risk considerations
- Design and evaluate controls across DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, SDLC/PDLC processes, and distributed platforms, including APIs, microservices, data environments, and AI-enabled systems
Skills and attributes for success
Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices, applying that knowledge to support the design and assessment of scalable control solutions.
Exhibit an AI-aware risk mindset, with the ability to identify risks introduced by AI-assisted development and automated engineering workflows. Demonstrate architecture fluency, interpreting system interactions and data flows to support control design and evaluation.
Build engineering credibility, partnering effectively with DevOps, platform, and data teams within complex environments. Apply your TMT industry knowledge to understand evolving risks within high-growth, technology-driven organizations.
Communicate clearly and effectively, translating technical risk concepts into practical business insights for client stakeholders while contributing to overall delivery quality.
Operate with attention to detail and accountability, managing competing priorities while contributing to high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
To qualify for the role you must have:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, computer science, engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Digital Risk, IT risk, or technology consulting, with exposure to TMT sector clients
- Hands-on experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), microservices architectures, DevOps/CI/CD, SDLC/PDLC, and distributed systems
- Experience supporting:
- IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated control environments
- Risk assessments, control testing, and control design activities
- Technology risk engagements within cloud-native or distributed environments
- Understanding of how regulatory and control frameworks (e.g., SOX, internal controls) apply within modern engineering environments
- Exposure to data platforms and AI-enabled development environments
- Willingness to travel at least 50%, including client-site travel. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Relevant certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM; cloud certifications (e.g., AWS) or AI-related certifications are a plus
What we look for
We’re looking for individuals who are comfortable operating at the intersection of risk, engineering, and technology, and who are motivated to build technical depth within modern, fast-evolving environments.
The right candidate will be able to work through complex problems, collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders, and contribute to delivering clear, actionable insights.
A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in fast-paced, high-growth environments will be key to success.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture.
The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $173,900 to $290,100
- Bay Area California offices – $181,200 to $302,100
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $144,900 to $265,800
Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Software Consultant petitions when the degree field doesn't directly map to consulting work. A computer science or information systems degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may trigger an RFE requesting additional evidence.
Check employer LCA filing history by role
Before applying, confirm the employer has filed LCAs specifically for Software Consultant or closely related SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and occupation so you can target sponsors with a proven filing track record.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job level and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Software Consultant SOC code before your offer conversation so you know the floor going in.
Target cap-exempt organizations to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed any time without lottery registration. Software Consultant roles at these employers are less common but worth filtering for if lottery timing is a constraint.
Clarify project-based work arrangements with HR early
Software Consultants are often placed at client sites, which triggers USCIS's third-party placement rules. Ask HR whether the petition will document a specific end-client and confirm they can provide evidence of supervised specialty work if USCIS issues an RFE.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If you're changing employers, the 60-day grace period after your last day lets you stay in valid H-1B status while a new employer files a transfer petition. File the H-1B transfer before the grace period expires, not on the last day.
H-1B Visa Software Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Vague job descriptions that don't tie consulting work to a specific technical discipline are a common reason for RFEs on Software Consultant petitions.
How does client-site placement affect my H-1B petition as a Software Consultant?
USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to Software Consultant petitions when the employee works at a third-party client site rather than the sponsoring employer's own location. Your employer needs to document the specific assignment, the end-client relationship, and how specialty occupation duties will be supervised. Itinerary-based petitions listing multiple potential client sites without confirmed assignments are frequently challenged.
Can I change employers mid-H-1B if a better Software Consultant opportunity comes up?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as the petition is filed before your current status expires and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for approval. The new petition must establish specialty occupation independently for the new role.
How do I find Software Consultant employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation code, so you can identify companies that have sponsored Software Consultant roles rather than relying on employer self-reporting. Filtering by DOL disclosure data gives you a factual basis for targeting your applications toward sponsors with a demonstrated history.
What O*NET classification covers Software Consultant roles and why does it matter?
Most Software Consultant positions are classified under O*NET Job Zone 4 or 5, requiring substantial education and preparation. The SOC code your employer uses on the LCA determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL apply to your petition. Misclassification, such as using a general management code instead of a technical one, can create wage compliance problems and increase RFE risk.