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Systems Programmer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify prevailing wage compliance through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve the petition.
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Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is seeking a Computer Programmer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, MD.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, secure, and modernize NCI’s Scientific Coding System (SCS), Scientific Managers Analysis and Reporting Tool (SMART), and NCI Funded Research Portfolio (NFRP).
- Troubleshoot production issues, application errors, performance problems, and system outages.
- Develop, test, debug, and deploy software fixes, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Support web applications, databases, servers, interfaces, backup environments, and third-party components.
- Integrate, validate, import, export, and migrate data across NIH and NCI systems.
- Customize data downloads and reporting processes supporting scientific portfolio analysis, grant reporting, and year-end activities.
- Maintain and modify IRDB and NCI I2E process scripts in response to changes within eRA, IMPAC II, and related data structures.
- Monitor application logs, alerts, and performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Support configuration, change, release, backup, recovery, and continuity-of-operations processes.
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through HHS and NCI security scans and ensure changes comply with federal security requirements and FIPS standards.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve system reliability, data processing, and administrative workflows.
- Provide elevated support during production deployments, year-end reporting, and other critical operational periods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex software applications using multiple programming languages.
- Advanced experience with data management, database analysis, system integration, and data validation.
- Experience supporting production applications in a multi-user environment.
- Functional knowledge of NIH grants management and budget-reporting processes.
- Knowledge of NIH IMPAC II and NCI I2E DM database structures, including extramural grant and funding data.
- Experience configuring and maintaining IRDB and NCI I2E scripts used for Institute- or Center-specific grant-data downloads.
- Experience with application upgrades, configuration management, testing, deployment, and release management.
- Knowledge of federal information-security requirements, FIPS standards, secure software-development practices, and vulnerability remediation.
- Ability to work onsite at NCI Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, approximately one to two days per week.
- Availability for occasional after-hours support during deployments and year-end reporting.
DISCLAIMER
The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed. The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $135,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is seeking a Computer Programmer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, MD.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, secure, and modernize NCI’s Scientific Coding System (SCS), Scientific Managers Analysis and Reporting Tool (SMART), and NCI Funded Research Portfolio (NFRP).
- Troubleshoot production issues, application errors, performance problems, and system outages.
- Develop, test, debug, and deploy software fixes, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Support web applications, databases, servers, interfaces, backup environments, and third-party components.
- Integrate, validate, import, export, and migrate data across NIH and NCI systems.
- Customize data downloads and reporting processes supporting scientific portfolio analysis, grant reporting, and year-end activities.
- Maintain and modify IRDB and NCI I2E process scripts in response to changes within eRA, IMPAC II, and related data structures.
- Monitor application logs, alerts, and performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Support configuration, change, release, backup, recovery, and continuity-of-operations processes.
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through HHS and NCI security scans and ensure changes comply with federal security requirements and FIPS standards.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve system reliability, data processing, and administrative workflows.
- Provide elevated support during production deployments, year-end reporting, and other critical operational periods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex software applications using multiple programming languages.
- Advanced experience with data management, database analysis, system integration, and data validation.
- Experience supporting production applications in a multi-user environment.
- Functional knowledge of NIH grants management and budget-reporting processes.
- Knowledge of NIH IMPAC II and NCI I2E DM database structures, including extramural grant and funding data.
- Experience configuring and maintaining IRDB and NCI I2E scripts used for Institute- or Center-specific grant-data downloads.
- Experience with application upgrades, configuration management, testing, deployment, and release management.
- Knowledge of federal information-security requirements, FIPS standards, secure software-development practices, and vulnerability remediation.
- Ability to work onsite at NCI Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, approximately one to two days per week.
- Availability for occasional after-hours support during deployments and year-end reporting.
DISCLAIMER
The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed. The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $135,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Systems Programmer
Match your degree to the role title
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly supports a Systems Programmer position. A degree in computer science or software engineering strengthens your petition. A general IT or business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Use O*NET to anchor your job duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Systems Programmer before interviews. Employers need your job duties statement to align with the specialty occupation definition, and referencing that profile helps both sides build a petition USCIS won't challenge.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B cap lottery. Systems Programmer roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt petition can be filed any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Systems Programmer roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history from DOL disclosure data, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this role type.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating an offer to confirm the employer isn't filing at a tier below your market rate.
Clarify petition filing timing relative to your start date
Standard H-1B petitions for cap-subject roles take three to six months to adjudicate. If your OPT or grace period is running short, ask your employer whether premium processing, which USCIS typically decides within 15 business days, is on the table.
H-1B Visa Systems Programmer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Programmer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Systems Programmer qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the degree requirement. If your employer's job description lists a broad range of acceptable majors or frames the degree as preferred rather than required, that can weaken the specialty occupation argument and invite a Request for Evidence.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Systems Programmer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. You don't need to wait for final approval before starting. The new employer still needs to file a certified LCA and a Form I-129 with USCIS before your first day.
How do I find Systems Programmer jobs with confirmed H-1B sponsorship?
Search Systems Programmer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history drawn directly from DOL disclosure data. This filters out job listings where sponsorship is theoretical or case-by-case, showing you only employers who have gone through the LCA certification process for roles in this occupational category.
What documentation should I prepare before a Systems Programmer H-1B petition?
Your employer's attorney will need your official degree transcripts, diploma, and any foreign credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the U.S. For Systems Programmer roles, a detailed technical resume that maps your experience to low-level programming, operating systems, or systems architecture is especially useful. If your degree is in a loosely related field, letters from former supervisors documenting relevant systems-level work can support the specialty occupation argument.
Does remote work affect my H-1B status as a Systems Programmer?
Remote work can affect your H-1B because the LCA is tied to a specific worksite location. If you move to a different metropolitan statistical area than what's listed on the certified LCA, your employer must file an amended LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition before you begin working from that location. USCIS and DOL have both issued guidance on this, so confirm your employer's process before relocating, even temporarily.