Back End Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's back end developer market centers on Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where employers in finance, healthcare, and e-commerce regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Companies like JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance, and Progressive have active tech hiring operations in the state. Ohio's growing startup ecosystem and major university pipelines add to consistent demand for sponsored back end roles.
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4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
Job Summary
Senior Software Engineer - Consumer Digital Core Experience Squad
Our Digital team custom builds Key’s Consumer Online Banking and Mobile Banking apps. We bring the concept of Financial Wellness and Money Management to more than 3 million people across the country and from all walks of life.
On our team, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for our design system component ecosystem. These components are developed at a platform level and used across applications
- Guide engineering efforts within the design system and manage the release process across our wider Digital team. Our team is organized into Tribes, with ‘squads’ that have 3-5 engineers on each
- Be an engaged member of our Platform Team. Develop UI standards, offer technical expertise, mentor others and conduct code and design reviews
We are looking for friendly, hard-working people who embrace collaboration, curiosity and diverse perspectives. If this is you, we’d love to talk to you!
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. This includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing and deployment.
- Work with product managers, designers, solution architects, technical leads and developers.
- Interpret wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements
- Embrace the established standards and best practices in use
- Contribute ideas to keep our technology moving forward.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and efficiently with others
- Report status and work progress to scrum masters and technical leads as requested
- Assist/Mentor other developers
- Adapt and work with team members of various experience levels
Necessary Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Web Standards and HTML semantics
- Expert CSS knowledge
- Experience with BEM or other modular CSS methodology
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g. Sass or Less)
- Advanced JavaScript knowledge
- Experience using Angular (or other framework) in a corporate environment, not including school
- Experience creating and using reusable UI components
- Experience writing unit tests and utilizing automated testing
- Advanced knowledge of WCAG 2.0
- Familiar with Design and UX guidelines
- Empathy and good verbal, written and listening skills
- Experience guiding, contributing to or using a design system
- Web Components
- Typescript
- Micro Front-ends
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery environment
- Agile experience
- GIT and GIT Workflows
- Hybrid mobile applications using Dart/Flutter
- Experience in Linux/Unix/Mac OS X based environments
- Angular CLI, Webpack, Gulp, Docker, Jenkins, Selenium, Swagger, SonarQube, Mocha, Karma, Jasmine
- Comfortable working with command line tools & scripting
Essential Functions
- Independently develops clean, maintainable, testable code for work assigned; performs code reviews for all levels of engineer.
- Designs solutions for the overall health, performance, and availability and actively works resolution of system and client experience impacts for one or more environments, applications, or platforms.
- Strong technical expert on the team; assigns work, mentors, and trains junior engineers.
- Advocates for new technology and improvements.
- Applies, and prepares to ensure, proper security standards for code development.
- Assists in the development of strategies for the full software development life-cycle of new and emerging technologies and make recommendations regarding selected technologies and demonstrates the viability.
- Creates technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts for developing code.
- Identifies and develops potential standards and best practices.
- Proposes high-level application platform architectural guidelines.
- Formulates and designs technical solutions to meet business needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Information Science, Information Systems Management or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
5+ years of relevant experience (required)
Work Location Category
Hybrid (2+ days)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/27/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
Job Summary
Senior Software Engineer - Consumer Digital Core Experience Squad
Our Digital team custom builds Key’s Consumer Online Banking and Mobile Banking apps. We bring the concept of Financial Wellness and Money Management to more than 3 million people across the country and from all walks of life.
On our team, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for our design system component ecosystem. These components are developed at a platform level and used across applications
- Guide engineering efforts within the design system and manage the release process across our wider Digital team. Our team is organized into Tribes, with ‘squads’ that have 3-5 engineers on each
- Be an engaged member of our Platform Team. Develop UI standards, offer technical expertise, mentor others and conduct code and design reviews
We are looking for friendly, hard-working people who embrace collaboration, curiosity and diverse perspectives. If this is you, we’d love to talk to you!
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. This includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing and deployment.
- Work with product managers, designers, solution architects, technical leads and developers.
- Interpret wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements
- Embrace the established standards and best practices in use
- Contribute ideas to keep our technology moving forward.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and efficiently with others
- Report status and work progress to scrum masters and technical leads as requested
- Assist/Mentor other developers
- Adapt and work with team members of various experience levels
Necessary Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Web Standards and HTML semantics
- Expert CSS knowledge
- Experience with BEM or other modular CSS methodology
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g. Sass or Less)
- Advanced JavaScript knowledge
- Experience using Angular (or other framework) in a corporate environment, not including school
- Experience creating and using reusable UI components
- Experience writing unit tests and utilizing automated testing
- Advanced knowledge of WCAG 2.0
- Familiar with Design and UX guidelines
- Empathy and good verbal, written and listening skills
- Experience guiding, contributing to or using a design system
- Web Components
- Typescript
- Micro Front-ends
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery environment
- Agile experience
- GIT and GIT Workflows
- Hybrid mobile applications using Dart/Flutter
- Experience in Linux/Unix/Mac OS X based environments
- Angular CLI, Webpack, Gulp, Docker, Jenkins, Selenium, Swagger, SonarQube, Mocha, Karma, Jasmine
- Comfortable working with command line tools & scripting
Essential Functions
- Independently develops clean, maintainable, testable code for work assigned; performs code reviews for all levels of engineer.
- Designs solutions for the overall health, performance, and availability and actively works resolution of system and client experience impacts for one or more environments, applications, or platforms.
- Strong technical expert on the team; assigns work, mentors, and trains junior engineers.
- Advocates for new technology and improvements.
- Applies, and prepares to ensure, proper security standards for code development.
- Assists in the development of strategies for the full software development life-cycle of new and emerging technologies and make recommendations regarding selected technologies and demonstrates the viability.
- Creates technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts for developing code.
- Identifies and develops potential standards and best practices.
- Proposes high-level application platform architectural guidelines.
- Formulates and designs technical solutions to meet business needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Information Science, Information Systems Management or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
5+ years of relevant experience (required)
Work Location Category
Hybrid (2+ days)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/27/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Which companies in Ohio sponsor visas for back end developers?
Several large Ohio employers have consistent H-1B sponsorship histories for back end developer roles. JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third Bank sponsor in the Columbus and Cincinnati markets for financial technology work. Nationwide Insurance, Progressive, and Anthem are active sponsors in insurance technology. Larger tech-adjacent employers like Kroger's digital division and Sabre Industries also file regularly. Sponsorship history is publicly searchable through Department of Labor disclosure data.
What visa types are most commonly used for back end developer jobs in Ohio?
The H-1B is by far the most common visa for back end developer roles in Ohio, as software development consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. The O-1A is an option for developers with exceptional accomplishments. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA treaty, and some larger employers support L-1 visa transfers for internal moves.
Which Ohio cities have the most back end developer visa sponsorship jobs?
Columbus is Ohio's primary tech hiring market, driven by its concentration of financial services firms, insurance companies, and a growing startup scene anchored by Ohio State University. Cleveland has a meaningful share of sponsorship activity, particularly in healthcare IT and manufacturing technology. Cincinnati rounds out the top three, with strong demand from financial services, consumer goods companies, and logistics technology operations in the region.
How to find back end developer visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can browse back end developer roles in Ohio without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform covers roles across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, including positions at major Ohio employers in finance, insurance, and healthcare technology. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of identifying which postings are sponsorship-eligible.
Are there any Ohio-specific factors that affect back end developer visa sponsorship?
Ohio's H-1B prevailing wage requirements are set at the metropolitan statistical area level, meaning Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati each have distinct wage thresholds that employers must meet. Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Cincinnati produce steady pipelines of international graduates on OPT, creating a common pathway into sponsored roles. Ohio does not impose state-level restrictions on visa sponsorship, so federal H-1B rules govern the process entirely.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored back end developer jobs in Ohio?
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.