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Software Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations SOC group, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers must file a certified LCA with DOL before sponsoring, and the 85,000-cap lottery runs each March for an October 1 start date.
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It's a great time to join us at Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)! ARC accelerates the growth of global air travel by delivering forward-looking travel data, flexible distribution services and other innovative industry solutions. We are a leading travel intelligence company with the world’s largest, most comprehensive global airline ticket dataset, including more than 15 billion passenger flights. By working here, you can contribute to solutions and expertise that strengthen economies and enrich lives. We think big, embrace challenges and explore new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry.
ARC is looking for a Software Quality Engineer II to review project documentation (requirements/user stories, designs) to create, present, and maintain test artifacts including automated tests. Break down test scope and identify automation opportunities. Coordinate automated testing within a project. Create, update, and execute test scripts. Identify, create, and maintain test data sets. Provide support and ensure adherence to quality automation standards. Maintain required automated test documentation and reporting. Work in cross-functional teams with development and collaborate with all project team members in a productive way.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
- Review and interpret requirements/user stories and design documents to understand the application(s) or areas assigned to derive automated test scope & strategy for functional and API verification scripts. This includes determination and creation of test data sets.
- Participate in cross-functional teams / multi-site meetings and initiatives, ensure the interdepartmental integration of the automation function for software test planning. Contribute to project discussion and provide input on feasibility of functionality and testability of ideas and requirements. Coordination of testing across multiple environments to ensure streamlined automated testing, minimize redundancy and reduce risk or erroneous defects.
- Assist DevOps with continuous integration. Exercise good judgement in implementing methods and techniques.
- Write complex functional scripts from the analysis of requirements and design documents. Write and execute simple to highly complex SQL statements. Automated test execution for functional verification, system integration, and backend validation.
- Create and present scripts that meet the project goals and department strategies. Recommend automation improvements as needed.
- Provide automated testing baseline and LOE’s for more complex projects and changes, as determined by project needs. Breakdown LOE and allocate to testing tasks as input to project plan.
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Math; Master’s Degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered
- At least 2 years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer
- Experience in QA tool (preferably TestRail), and collaboration tools such as JIRA and/or Confluence.
- Expert knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and automated testing tools (i.e. Playwright, Selenium, Jenkins)
- Experience with programming - coding in either C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred
- Experience in automated frameworks and metrics
- Experience in Data verification and reports testing, i.e. Jasper, Tableau
- Experience in DevOps and Test-Driven Development
- Experience testing in a Cloud environment, preferably AWS
- Experience in functional automated testing
- Familiar with Windows, UNIX and/or Linux environments
- Experience in databases/SQL
- Thrives working in a fast-paced web application development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and providing process improvements.
- Certification in agile development methodology preferred.
- Strong sense of ownership and drive high results.
- Excellent communication skills are required for both client and team interaction.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Joining ARC means joining a team that is motivated, diverse, creative, collaborative and solutions-oriented. We think big, embrace challenges, and explore new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry.
- Our employees value the hands-on learning and professional development opportunities that allow them to expand their skills and grow their career in new, dynamic ways.
- ARC offers WorkFlex. WorkFlex is ARC’s hybrid work program which offers eligible employees the flexibility to work from home while also requiring in office workdays throughout the year to foster collaboration and connection throughout the organization. We’ve designed WorkFlex to enable employees to succeed and thrive while maintaining strong connections to one another and ARC - both of which are critical to our shared success.
- We offer a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package so you can worry less and focus on what truly matters. Please click here to review our benefits on our company website.
- By joining ARC, you will partner with top minds in the industry as we use data and technology to innovate how the world travels.
EOE M/F/D/V Females and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
ABOUT THE ROLE:
It's a great time to join us at Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)! ARC accelerates the growth of global air travel by delivering forward-looking travel data, flexible distribution services and other innovative industry solutions. We are a leading travel intelligence company with the world’s largest, most comprehensive global airline ticket dataset, including more than 15 billion passenger flights. By working here, you can contribute to solutions and expertise that strengthen economies and enrich lives. We think big, embrace challenges and explore new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry.
ARC is looking for a Software Quality Engineer II to review project documentation (requirements/user stories, designs) to create, present, and maintain test artifacts including automated tests. Break down test scope and identify automation opportunities. Coordinate automated testing within a project. Create, update, and execute test scripts. Identify, create, and maintain test data sets. Provide support and ensure adherence to quality automation standards. Maintain required automated test documentation and reporting. Work in cross-functional teams with development and collaborate with all project team members in a productive way.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
- Review and interpret requirements/user stories and design documents to understand the application(s) or areas assigned to derive automated test scope & strategy for functional and API verification scripts. This includes determination and creation of test data sets.
- Participate in cross-functional teams / multi-site meetings and initiatives, ensure the interdepartmental integration of the automation function for software test planning. Contribute to project discussion and provide input on feasibility of functionality and testability of ideas and requirements. Coordination of testing across multiple environments to ensure streamlined automated testing, minimize redundancy and reduce risk or erroneous defects.
- Assist DevOps with continuous integration. Exercise good judgement in implementing methods and techniques.
- Write complex functional scripts from the analysis of requirements and design documents. Write and execute simple to highly complex SQL statements. Automated test execution for functional verification, system integration, and backend validation.
- Create and present scripts that meet the project goals and department strategies. Recommend automation improvements as needed.
- Provide automated testing baseline and LOE’s for more complex projects and changes, as determined by project needs. Breakdown LOE and allocate to testing tasks as input to project plan.
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Math; Master’s Degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered
- At least 2 years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer
- Experience in QA tool (preferably TestRail), and collaboration tools such as JIRA and/or Confluence.
- Expert knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and automated testing tools (i.e. Playwright, Selenium, Jenkins)
- Experience with programming - coding in either C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred
- Experience in automated frameworks and metrics
- Experience in Data verification and reports testing, i.e. Jasper, Tableau
- Experience in DevOps and Test-Driven Development
- Experience testing in a Cloud environment, preferably AWS
- Experience in functional automated testing
- Familiar with Windows, UNIX and/or Linux environments
- Experience in databases/SQL
- Thrives working in a fast-paced web application development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and providing process improvements.
- Certification in agile development methodology preferred.
- Strong sense of ownership and drive high results.
- Excellent communication skills are required for both client and team interaction.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Joining ARC means joining a team that is motivated, diverse, creative, collaborative and solutions-oriented. We think big, embrace challenges, and explore new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry.
- Our employees value the hands-on learning and professional development opportunities that allow them to expand their skills and grow their career in new, dynamic ways.
- ARC offers WorkFlex. WorkFlex is ARC’s hybrid work program which offers eligible employees the flexibility to work from home while also requiring in office workdays throughout the year to foster collaboration and connection throughout the organization. We’ve designed WorkFlex to enable employees to succeed and thrive while maintaining strong connections to one another and ARC - both of which are critical to our shared success.
- We offer a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package so you can worry less and focus on what truly matters. Please click here to review our benefits on our company website.
- By joining ARC, you will partner with top minds in the industry as we use data and technology to innovate how the world travels.
EOE M/F/D/V Females and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Align your degree to your exact role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the Software Developer position. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly, but an information systems or math degree may require a detailed specialty occupation argument in your I-129 filing.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Search the OFLC Wage Search to see whether a company has certified LCAs for Software Developer roles under SOC code 15-1252. Employers with recent, repeated filings are already familiar with the sponsorship process and less likely to back out after an offer.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning you can start any time of year without entering the March lottery. Software Developer roles at these employers follow the same specialty occupation rules but aren't subject to the 85,000-cap constraint.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your OPT expires before October 1 and cap-gap protection doesn't cover your start date, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS for a 15-business-day adjudication decision rather than waiting several months for standard processing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Software Developer roles on Migrate Mate to filter companies by confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This removes employers who list "visa sponsorship available" without ever having filed, saving you from offers that stall at the legal review stage.
Verify your job description meets specialty occupation standards
Before countersigning an offer letter, confirm the role description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Generic postings that say "degree preferred" or "or equivalent experience" can trigger an RFE from USCIS challenging whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation.
H-1B Visa Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Developer role automatically qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science or software engineering. Vague job descriptions or postings that accept any degree can draw a Request for Evidence. Your employer's attorney should tie the specific duties to the degree requirement in the I-129 supporting documentation.
Can I switch Software Developer jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start a new Software Developer position once your new employer files an I-129 petition, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status for at least 180 days. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA with DOL.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from my Software Developer role?
You enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. If a new employer files before the 60 days expire, you can stay in status while USCIS adjudicates. Use that window to search Migrate Mate for Software Developer roles at companies with confirmed H-1B sponsorship history to avoid offers that won't move fast enough.
Does the SOC code on my LCA matter for Software Developer positions?
Yes. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level DOL requires them to pay. Software Developer roles typically fall under SOC 15-1252, but employers sometimes file under adjacent codes like 15-1299. A mismatch between your actual duties and the selected SOC code can create compliance issues during a DOL audit or an RFE from USCIS.
Do all Software Developer employers sponsor H-1B visas?
No. Many companies, particularly smaller startups, have never filed an LCA or sponsored a petition. Sponsorship willingness varies widely even among large tech firms depending on the role, location, and internal legal bandwidth. Filtering by verified LCA filing history, rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship claims in job postings, is the most reliable way to identify genuine sponsors before you invest time in the interview process.