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Technical Architect roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsorship can proceed. Most large enterprise technology employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role.
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Remote - TX
Department:
Enterprise Systems
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary
Residence In Texas - Required
Remote - Full-Time
We're looking for a ServiceNow Technical Architect to own the strategic design and enterprise-wide implementation of our ServiceNow platform. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll set the architectural standards, enforce best practices across every module, and translate clinical and business requirements into platform solutions that directly support the care we deliver to kids across Texas.
Enterprise Platform Architecture:
Design the end-to-end technical structure of our ServiceNow environment: data schema, environment strategy, application hierarchy. Build frameworks that scale across diverse business units and hold up in a 24/7 clinical operation.
Strategic Integration:
Architect and implement complex integrations via REST/SOAP APIs, IntegrationHub, and specialized connectors. Synchronize ServiceNow with our EHR, HR systems, and infrastructure monitoring tools. Data fidelity across healthcare systems is non-negotiable.
Technical Oversight & Code Validation:
Lead developers and administrators through rigorous code reviews, ATF testing, and QA validation. You set the bar for what ships to production.
Governance & Standards:
Establish global development standards: scripting conventions, update set protocols, release governance. Conduct regular audits to minimize technical debt and keep every customization aligned with the upgrade roadmap.
Security & Compliance:
Architect ACLs, encryption at rest, and identity management controls. You own our HIPAA compliance posture on the platform and the protection of pediatric patient health information (PHI).
Workflow Automation & Optimization:
Build automated workflows and logic-based triggers using Flow Designer and Business Rules. Reduce MTTR, eliminate manual process friction, and improve service delivery for both clinical and administrative teams.
Qualifications
- 5 years of direct experience in enterprise-level platform development and architecture, with a proven track record of leading full-scale implementations.
- 5+ years of enterprise-level ServiceNow development and architecture preferred.
- Proven track record leading full-scale ServiceNow implementations preferred.
- Hands-on expertise with ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, or CSM modules preferred.
- Deep fluency in GlideScript/JavaScript, REST/SOAP APIs, and platform security (ACLs, SSO/SAML, encryption) preferred.
- Healthcare IT or regulated clinical environment experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical teams and executive leadership alike.
Preferred Certifications
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS)
- ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
About us:
Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Location:
Remote - TX
Department:
Enterprise Systems
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary
Residence In Texas - Required
Remote - Full-Time
We're looking for a ServiceNow Technical Architect to own the strategic design and enterprise-wide implementation of our ServiceNow platform. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll set the architectural standards, enforce best practices across every module, and translate clinical and business requirements into platform solutions that directly support the care we deliver to kids across Texas.
Enterprise Platform Architecture:
Design the end-to-end technical structure of our ServiceNow environment: data schema, environment strategy, application hierarchy. Build frameworks that scale across diverse business units and hold up in a 24/7 clinical operation.
Strategic Integration:
Architect and implement complex integrations via REST/SOAP APIs, IntegrationHub, and specialized connectors. Synchronize ServiceNow with our EHR, HR systems, and infrastructure monitoring tools. Data fidelity across healthcare systems is non-negotiable.
Technical Oversight & Code Validation:
Lead developers and administrators through rigorous code reviews, ATF testing, and QA validation. You set the bar for what ships to production.
Governance & Standards:
Establish global development standards: scripting conventions, update set protocols, release governance. Conduct regular audits to minimize technical debt and keep every customization aligned with the upgrade roadmap.
Security & Compliance:
Architect ACLs, encryption at rest, and identity management controls. You own our HIPAA compliance posture on the platform and the protection of pediatric patient health information (PHI).
Workflow Automation & Optimization:
Build automated workflows and logic-based triggers using Flow Designer and Business Rules. Reduce MTTR, eliminate manual process friction, and improve service delivery for both clinical and administrative teams.
Qualifications
- 5 years of direct experience in enterprise-level platform development and architecture, with a proven track record of leading full-scale implementations.
- 5+ years of enterprise-level ServiceNow development and architecture preferred.
- Proven track record leading full-scale ServiceNow implementations preferred.
- Hands-on expertise with ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, or CSM modules preferred.
- Deep fluency in GlideScript/JavaScript, REST/SOAP APIs, and platform security (ACLs, SSO/SAML, encryption) preferred.
- Healthcare IT or regulated clinical environment experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate architectural decisions to technical teams and executive leadership alike.
Preferred Certifications
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS)
- ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
About us:
Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Technical Architect
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to Technical Architect duties. A computer science or engineering degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Technical Architect to document the standard education requirements before your employer files.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Architect roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Confirm the role meets prevailing wage at your location
Your offer letter salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Technical Architect at the work site's wage level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating to know which wage level your experience maps to and avoid a last-minute LCA certification problem.
Ask about cap-exempt filing routes during interviews
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Technical Architect roles at hospital systems or university IT departments sometimes qualify, giving you a year-round filing window that cap-subject employers don't have.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following fiscal year's cap. If you're on OPT, starting your employer search by January gives you enough runway to receive an offer, clear any background checks, and register before the window closes.
Document your technical specialization for the I-129
Generic job titles invite USCIS scrutiny. Ask your employer to specify your architecture domain in the I-129 petition, whether cloud, enterprise, solutions, or security architecture, and to tie each duty to your degree coursework or prior project experience in the supporting letter.
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Find Technical Architect JobsTechnical Architect H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Technical Architect as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Employers must demonstrate that the position requires this specific theoretical and technical knowledge base, not just general experience. Vague job descriptions that omit degree requirements are a common RFE trigger for this title.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Architect roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Technical Architect positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already cleared the DOL certification process for this occupation, rather than spending time on employers who haven't sponsored H-1B workers in this role before.
Which architecture specializations are most likely to receive H-1B approval for this title?
Cloud, enterprise, solutions, and security architecture roles have strong approval histories because each maps cleanly to a specific degree field and a defined body of technical knowledge. Roles with blended or undefined scopes, such as a Technical Architect who also handles project management, face higher RFE rates because USCIS may question whether the position truly requires a specialized degree.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes the Technical Architect role substantially after I'm approved?
A material change in job duties, work location, or reporting structure can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a different metropolitan area always requires a new LCA certified at the new site's prevailing wage. A promotion to a different job title with expanded duties also typically triggers an amendment.
Can a Technical Architect role qualify for H-1B cap exemption through a nonprofit or university employer?
Yes, if the nonprofit is affiliated with a qualifying institution of higher education or is a nonprofit research organization, it can file outside the annual H-1B cap. Some hospital systems and university IT departments hire Technical Architects under cap-exempt arrangements. Confirming the employer's cap-exempt status before you accept an offer avoids a situation where you assumed lottery protection and didn't have it.
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