J-1 Visa Cloud Solutions Engineer Jobs
Cloud Solutions Engineer roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Location: Richmond VA
ON SITE: 2 days/week required and must be available for other on site meetings as required. Local Richmond area candidates preferred or must be within 1 hour's drive from Richmond due to the above on site requirements. Pls note: Manager will start with Virtual IVs but reserves the option to request a follow up IN PERSON IV if needed.
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Important to note bf you submit: this role is more of lead/oversight/guidance role vs hands on Cloud Architecture. Pls read the below details carefully so you do not submit the wrong candidate (you will only get 2 spots to submit and no changing folks out if they are not a fit). This is more of The FAS Solution / Cloud Architect serves as a technical lead responsible for overseeing, governing, and guiding a new Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) technology solution that supports the Medicaid enterprise system and its business operations. This role works closely with business stakeholders, program leadership, vendors, and technical teams to ensure solutions align with Medicaid Program goals, federal and state regulations, enterprise architecture standards, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide technical implementation of a new Fiscal Agent Services module, as part of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) system
- Ensure solutions align with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines, MITA maturity goals, interoperability standards, and federal modularity requirements.
- Lead architectural reviews, assess solution implementation, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical policies.
- Evaluate system integration needs across modules such as Eligibility and Enrollment, Provider Services, Third‑Party Liability, Pharmacy, and Data Warehousing.
- Provide architectural guidance for system interfaces, data exchange standards, APIs, security models, and cloud adoption strategies.
- Develop architectural artifacts such as logical and physical diagrams, data flow documentation, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, state security policies, and other applicable controls.
- Participate in governance processes, review change requests, and ensure solutions are sustainable and maintainable.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, business analysts, developers, and external partners throughout the solution lifecycle.
Long term contract
Location: Richmond VA
ON SITE: 2 days/week required and must be available for other on site meetings as required. Local Richmond area candidates preferred or must be within 1 hour's drive from Richmond due to the above on site requirements. Pls note: Manager will start with Virtual IVs but reserves the option to request a follow up IN PERSON IV if needed.
Overview
Important to note bf you submit: this role is more of lead/oversight/guidance role vs hands on Cloud Architecture. Pls read the below details carefully so you do not submit the wrong candidate (you will only get 2 spots to submit and no changing folks out if they are not a fit). This is more of The FAS Solution / Cloud Architect serves as a technical lead responsible for overseeing, governing, and guiding a new Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) technology solution that supports the Medicaid enterprise system and its business operations. This role works closely with business stakeholders, program leadership, vendors, and technical teams to ensure solutions align with Medicaid Program goals, federal and state regulations, enterprise architecture standards, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide technical implementation of a new Fiscal Agent Services module, as part of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) system
- Ensure solutions align with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines, MITA maturity goals, interoperability standards, and federal modularity requirements.
- Lead architectural reviews, assess solution implementation, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical policies.
- Evaluate system integration needs across modules such as Eligibility and Enrollment, Provider Services, Third‑Party Liability, Pharmacy, and Data Warehousing.
- Provide architectural guidance for system interfaces, data exchange standards, APIs, security models, and cloud adoption strategies.
- Develop architectural artifacts such as logical and physical diagrams, data flow documentation, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, state security policies, and other applicable controls.
- Participate in governance processes, review change requests, and ensure solutions are sustainable and maintainable.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, business analysts, developers, and external partners throughout the solution lifecycle.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Solutions Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Cloud Solutions Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Document your credentials clearly before outreach, J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar programs require a formal training plan tied to your academic background.
Target host employers with global mobility programs
Technology firms and research institutions that regularly hire internationally are far more likely to coordinate the DS-2019 process with a designated sponsor. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers advertising roles compatible with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship.
Verify your program category before approaching employers
If you're a current student or recent graduate, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you have a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, the Trainee category fits instead. Presenting the wrong category to a host employer can stall negotiations before they begin.
Check the home residency requirement early
Some Cloud Solutions Engineer positions in government-funded or federally-sponsored research settings trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement, which bars you from switching to H-1B or permanent residence without a waiver. Confirm your program's funding source before signing an offer.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Designated sponsor organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT require the host employer to co-sign a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing a DS-2019. Secure written employer commitment to this document before the designated sponsor can begin processing.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar positions must meet DOL prevailing wage standards for the role and location. Run your job title and zip code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the compensation meets the minimum threshold required for compliance.
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Find Cloud Solutions Engineer JobsCloud Solutions Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Cloud Solutions Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're enrolled in or recently completed a degree program, the J-1 Intern category applies for up to 12 months. If you hold a degree plus at least one year of relevant professional experience in cloud infrastructure, solutions architecture, or a related technical field, the J-1 Trainee category is the correct fit and allows up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Cloud Solutions Engineer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and IIE issue the DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for monitoring your exchange visitor status. The tech company or research institution offering you the role is the host employer, a separate party that collaborates with the designated sponsor but does not control the visa issuance.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Cloud Solutions Engineers?
Most tech employers don't advertise J-1 host positions explicitly, so filtering by sponsorship openness is the practical challenge. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. Cloud Solutions Engineer roles and identify employers aligned with exchange visitor sponsorship, saving time compared to cold outreach across generic job boards.
Does a Cloud Solutions Engineer role trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement?
It can, but it isn't automatic. The two-year home country residency requirement applies if your position is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your field as a skills shortage area. Privately-funded roles at commercial tech companies typically don't trigger it, but you should confirm your specific program and funding source with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documents does a Cloud Solutions Engineer need before a designated sponsor can issue a DS-2019?
You'll need proof of relevant academic credentials, a resume showing your technical background in cloud platforms and solutions engineering, a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan from the host employer, proof of health insurance meeting J-1 minimums, and evidence of financial support for your stay. The designated sponsor will review these before issuing the DS-2019, which you then use to apply for the J-1 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate.
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