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Business Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 5,400-visa annual cap leaves room for qualified Singaporean professionals to apply directly at the consulate with a confirmed job offer.
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The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology team is at the forefront of driving American Express’ digital transformation. We bring together cutting-edge capabilities across digital experience engineering (web and mobile), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise platforms, and data governance.
Marketing at American Express is undergoing a significant evolution—and this role sits at the heart of that transformation. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we engage customers, leveraging modern technologies and data-driven insights to deliver personalized, seamless experiences.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong background in application design, development, and testing
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Solid understanding of secure, scalable, and high-performance system design
- Experience working with distributed systems and relational databases
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence technical strategy
- Strong foundational knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services
- Hands-on experience with GCP BigQuery, BigTable, Google Cloud Dataproc for large-scale data processing, and Cloud Composer (Airflow) for workflow orchestration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience building and testing modern applications
- Strong object-oriented design and architecture skills across platforms (Java, Python)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
- Proven ability to define and deliver end-to-end technical solutions
- Passion for solving complex technical challenges and enabling team success
- Track record of contributing to multiple teams and driving broader organizational impact
- Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate project delivery
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain position.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
About the Role
The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology team is at the forefront of driving American Express’ digital transformation. We bring together cutting-edge capabilities across digital experience engineering (web and mobile), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise platforms, and data governance.
Marketing at American Express is undergoing a significant evolution—and this role sits at the heart of that transformation. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we engage customers, leveraging modern technologies and data-driven insights to deliver personalized, seamless experiences.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong background in application design, development, and testing
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Solid understanding of secure, scalable, and high-performance system design
- Experience working with distributed systems and relational databases
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence technical strategy
- Strong foundational knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services
- Hands-on experience with GCP BigQuery, BigTable, Google Cloud Dataproc for large-scale data processing, and Cloud Composer (Airflow) for workflow orchestration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience building and testing modern applications
- Strong object-oriented design and architecture skills across platforms (Java, Python)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
- Proven ability to define and deliver end-to-end technical solutions
- Passion for solving complex technical challenges and enabling team success
- Track record of contributing to multiple teams and driving broader organizational impact
- Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate project delivery
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain position.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires a directly related degree, so a business development role needs a credential in business, marketing, economics, or international trade. A general arts degree without a business specialization can trigger a consular challenge.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for business development roles. These employers understand H-1B1 visa sponsorship mechanics and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork uncertainty.
Pull the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you know the minimum threshold and can negotiate from an informed position.
Clarify the LCA timeline early in the hiring process
The employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consular appointment, and certification typically takes seven business days. Confirm this is on your hiring manager's radar before you give notice to your current employer in Singapore.
Frame your cross-border sales experience precisely
Business development roles face more specialty occupation scrutiny than technical roles. Document how your degree-level analytical and strategic skills drive your work, not just relationship management, so your employer's support letter clearly ties your background to the H-1B1 visa definition.
Confirm the consulate appointment process with your employer
H-1B1 visa applications for Singaporeans go through the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, not through USCIS. Your employer doesn't file a petition, but they must provide a certified LCA and a signed offer letter for your appointment packet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, economics, or international trade. Generalist roles where any degree is acceptable won't qualify. Your employer's offer letter and support documentation must explicitly tie the position's duties to degree-level specialized knowledge to satisfy the consular officer.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Business Development Manager positions?
The H-1B1 visa skips the lottery entirely, has an annual cap of 5,400 that has never been exhausted, and processes at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't use it as a stepping stone to a green card the way an H-1B holder can.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor an H-1B1 for a business development role?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for business development roles. Cold-applying to companies with no LCA history for your occupation type is the most common reason Singaporean candidates stall in the process.
What documents does my employer need to prepare before my consular appointment?
Your employer must have a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL and a signed offer letter specifying your role, salary, and worksite. They don't file a USCIS petition for H-1B1 visa. You bring those documents to your Embassy appointment along with your DS-160, appointment confirmation, and supporting credential evidence.
Can I switch to a different employer after arriving in the U.S. on an H-1B1?
Yes, but you must start the process over. H-1B1 visa doesn't have H-1B portability, so your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application and you'll need a new consular appointment or a change of status filing. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers already familiar with the H-1B1 visa process before making any move.