H-1B Visa Validation Engineer Jobs
Validation Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Employers in pharma, medtech, and semiconductor manufacturing are active H-1B sponsors, and the 85,000-slot annual cap makes employer selection and timing critical for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Senior Data Migration Validation Analyst (Legacy Mainframe to Salesforce Service Cloud)
Job ID: 13094 (Hybrid)
Client: State of Arizona - AZDES - DTS
Closing Date & Time: 8/5/2026@ 4 PM
Location: Local To Phoenix Only. Hybrid once a week or as needed.
Skill Required:
- SQL Server
- Salesforce Service Cloud
- Data Conversion Testing/Validation
Preference:
- AI experience
- Legacy Data
- Scripting/Automation
Position Description
We are seeking a Senior Data Migration Validation Analyst to oversee the end-to-end data reconciliation and quality assurance for a complex migration pipeline moving data from a legacy Mainframe system, through a SQL staging database, and into Salesforce CRM. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between legacy data structures and modern cloud architecture, ensuring 100% data integrity, zero record loss, and perfect relational mapping.
Key Responsibilities:
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End-to-End Reconciliation: Validate data at every hop of the migration pipeline (Mainframe to SQL, and SQL to Salesforce), ensuring record counts, hash totals, and financial/statistical summaries match across all environments.
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Schema & Mapping Verification: Review Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documents and write complex SQL scripts to verify that data transformation logic, data types, and truncation rules are accurately implemented.
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Salesforce Target Validation: Use SOQL, Data Loader, and Workbench to verify that relational integrity (parent-child relationships), External IDs, and object schemas are perfectly intact post-load.
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Defect Triage: Identify, document, and track data anomalies (e.g., character encoding issues, orphaned records, null constraint violations) and collaborate with Informatica ETL and Salesforce developers to remediate them.
Required Technical Skills
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SQL Mastery: Advanced querying skills (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and data profiling scripts).
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Salesforce Core: Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, standard/custom objects, SOQL, and data loading mechanisms.
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Legacy Data Literacy: Familiarity with parsing fixed-width flat files, or validating EBCDIC-to-ASCII conversions.
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Scripting/Automation: Experience using Python (Pandas) or advanced Excel/Power Query to perform automated, row-by-row cross-system file comparisons.
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AI Exp: would be a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL Server, Salesforce Service Cloud and data conversion testing / validation.
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Title: Senior Data Migration Validation Analyst (Legacy Mainframe to Salesforce Service Cloud)
Job ID: 13094 (Hybrid)
Client: State of Arizona - AZDES - DTS
Closing Date & Time: 8/5/2026@ 4 PM
Location: Local To Phoenix Only. Hybrid once a week or as needed.
Skill Required:
- SQL Server
- Salesforce Service Cloud
- Data Conversion Testing/Validation
Preference:
- AI experience
- Legacy Data
- Scripting/Automation
Position Description
We are seeking a Senior Data Migration Validation Analyst to oversee the end-to-end data reconciliation and quality assurance for a complex migration pipeline moving data from a legacy Mainframe system, through a SQL staging database, and into Salesforce CRM. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between legacy data structures and modern cloud architecture, ensuring 100% data integrity, zero record loss, and perfect relational mapping.
Key Responsibilities:
-
End-to-End Reconciliation: Validate data at every hop of the migration pipeline (Mainframe to SQL, and SQL to Salesforce), ensuring record counts, hash totals, and financial/statistical summaries match across all environments.
-
Schema & Mapping Verification: Review Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documents and write complex SQL scripts to verify that data transformation logic, data types, and truncation rules are accurately implemented.
-
Salesforce Target Validation: Use SOQL, Data Loader, and Workbench to verify that relational integrity (parent-child relationships), External IDs, and object schemas are perfectly intact post-load.
-
Defect Triage: Identify, document, and track data anomalies (e.g., character encoding issues, orphaned records, null constraint violations) and collaborate with Informatica ETL and Salesforce developers to remediate them.
Required Technical Skills
-
SQL Mastery: Advanced querying skills (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and data profiling scripts).
-
Salesforce Core: Strong understanding of Salesforce data architecture, standard/custom objects, SOQL, and data loading mechanisms.
-
Legacy Data Literacy: Familiarity with parsing fixed-width flat files, or validating EBCDIC-to-ASCII conversions.
-
Scripting/Automation: Experience using Python (Pandas) or advanced Excel/Power Query to perform automated, row-by-row cross-system file comparisons.
-
AI Exp: would be a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL Server, Salesforce Service Cloud and data conversion testing / validation.
Flexible work from home options available.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Validation Engineer
Document your degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for Validation Engineers. Gather syllabi, transcripts, and a written summary showing your engineering or life-sciences degree directly maps to validation protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and regulatory compliance work.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Pharma, biotech, and medical device companies file H-1B petitions at higher rates for Validation Engineers because FDA regulatory requirements make the role's specialty occupation status easier to defend. Prioritize these sectors when building your target employer list.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application history for Validation Engineer roles. This shows you which companies have actively sponsored the occupation code and at what prevailing wage level, before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-2199 or 17-3026 and your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the petition to clear the LCA stage, so know the floor before offer discussions begin.
Confirm cap-exempt status with your employer
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated teaching hospitals are cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're weighing an offer from a hospital system or research center, ask HR directly whether they file under cap-exempt status to avoid the annual lottery.
Time your offer letter around the lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. If you receive an offer after April, work with your employer on a start date that aligns with the next cap cycle or explore O*NET classification evidence to support cap-exempt filing if applicable.
H-1B Visa Validation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Validation Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. USCIS looks at whether the job duties, including protocol development, IQ/OQ/PQ execution, and regulatory documentation, are complex enough to require that specific degree. Generic engineering degrees without a clear field connection can trigger a Request for Evidence, so the job description wording matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Validation Engineers?
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device companies, semiconductor fabs, and biotech firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These industries operate under FDA, ISO, or SEMI standards that make validation a regulatory necessity rather than a discretionary function, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers with documented LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my validation project ends before my visa expires?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another eligible status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period ends. Validation Engineering roles often exist within project-based contracts, so clarify with your employer whether your petition is tied to a specific project or to your ongoing employment.
Can a contract staffing agency sponsor my H-1B as a Validation Engineer?
Yes, but USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The agency must demonstrate it retains the right to control your day-to-day work, even when you're placed at an end-client site. Itinerary letters documenting the specific client site, duration, and scope of work are typically required. Some end-client pharma or medtech companies prefer to sponsor directly to avoid this complexity, so ask whether direct sponsorship is an option when negotiating.
How does the O*NET classification for Validation Engineer affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS uses O*NET job zone and education requirements as one benchmark for specialty occupation determinations. The O*NET profile for industrial or quality engineers, which most Validation Engineer roles map to, lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level requirement. Including the relevant O*NET occupation profile in your petition package, alongside the job description and your credentials, reinforces the degree requirement argument and reduces the likelihood of a specialty occupation RFE.