Software Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Arkansas
Arkansas's software developer job market is anchored by companies like Walmart Global Tech in Bentonville, Dillard's Technology in Little Rock, and a growing cluster of fintech and logistics firms statewide. Bentonville and Little Rock offer the strongest concentration of sponsorship opportunities, with the University of Arkansas supplying a steady pipeline of international talent.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Software Development Engineer will be part of a team who are performing state of the art work using technology in the AI field for Specialty pharmacy in the Benefit Verification domain. This team member will work under the direction of other Staff and Senior Software Development Engineers to architect, design, build, and deliver solutions that drive our roadmap that in turns drives our business and technology strategy and solution forward for the Specialty pharmacist. The position is an individual contributor role. This position will be a hands on developer role.
Expectations for the Role
- Partner with peers and technical leaders within CVS Health and the open source community and contribute to product strategy, frameworks, and roadmap definition
- Provide technical excellence
- Become a trusted technical expert for important initiatives
- Develop mindshare by collaborating and discussing ideas
- Plot and execute on the path from prototype to production for capabilities and features
- Bring passion, energy and excitement to the team and organization
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and deal with multiple priorities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2+ years of experience in systems analysis and application program development
- At least one year of development experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, C++, Python
- 1+ year of experience with Agile software development
- 1+ year experience in building Enterprise solutions and technical solutions
- 1+ year experience with AI/generative AI solutions and technologies
- 1+ year experience with Confluent Kafka, or open source distributions
- 1+ year experience using AI LLM models such as Gemina, Claude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters’ Degree Preferred
- The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- 1+ years of experience working across research and engineering
- Experience working with distributed teams, working across multiple time zones and geographies.
- Experience in the health and wellness domain
- Experience working as full stack development when needed
- Experience developing colleague and user-facing features and/or apps.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$64,890.00 - $173,040.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Search Software Developer Jobs in ArkansasSoftware Developer Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for software developers in Arkansas?
Walmart Global Tech in Bentonville is the largest software developer employer in Arkansas and has an established history of H-1B visa sponsorship. Dillard's Technology division in Little Rock also sponsors developers regularly. Beyond retail tech, companies in logistics, healthcare IT, and financial services operating across the state have filed LCAs for software developer roles, though sponsorship activity is more concentrated in the Fortune 500 presence anchored in northwest Arkansas.
Which visa types are most common for software developer roles in Arkansas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for software developer roles in Arkansas, as software development qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Canadian and Mexican nationals may pursue the TN visa under the USMCA, which covers computer systems analysts and related roles. Australians may be eligible for the E-3 visa. L-1 visa transfers are also used by multinational employers with Arkansas offices.
How to find software developer visa sponsorship jobs in Arkansas?
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Which cities in Arkansas have the most software developer sponsorship jobs?
Bentonville and the broader northwest Arkansas corridor lead the state for software developer sponsorship, driven largely by Walmart Global Tech and its ecosystem of tech vendors and suppliers. Little Rock follows as the state capital and home to Dillard's Technology and several healthcare IT employers. Fayetteville also generates developer roles tied to the University of Arkansas research environment and regional tech startups, making it worth including in any Arkansas job search.
Are there any state-specific considerations for software developers seeking visa sponsorship in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not impose additional state-level requirements on top of federal visa sponsorship rules, but the prevailing wage your employer must pay is calculated based on the specific metro area, so a role in Bentonville is benchmarked against the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers wage data rather than a national figure. The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville produces a notable volume of international STEM graduates, which means northwest Arkansas employers are more accustomed to navigating H-1B sponsorship than employers in smaller markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software developer jobs in Arkansas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.