Software Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for software developer visa sponsorship, driven by major tech hubs in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Employers like Dell, Oracle, AT&T, and a dense cluster of Austin-based startups and enterprise firms file thousands of H-1B visa petitions annually for software roles across the state.
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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop software applications and application components in an agile environment using .NET Core and Angular
- Create high-quality software by conducting peer design/code reviews and developing automated test cases
- Software architecture and design using established design patterns such as Vertical Slice Architecture, Clean Architecture, and GoF design patterns
- Creates and updates SQL stored procedures
- Read, analyze, and refactor code to a more efficient or maintainable solution
- Act as a hands-on engineer, leading by example and working independently
- Builds production-ready features and capabilities adhering to best engineering standards
- Share knowledge internally with peers and leaders, acting as a resource for teams and business units within areas of expertise
- Guide and mentor junior engineers within the organization
- Analyzes and investigates production issues as they arise
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6+ years of software development experience
- 4+ years of recent experience with Web API and web service development
- 3+ years of experience in API & Integrations: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
- 2+ years of recent experience focused on .NET Core web related technologies
- 2+ years of experience with DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Artifactory, Fortify Scan, SonarQube)
- 1+ years of recent experience with Angular or React front end development
- 1+ years of experience designing and developing data-driven applications using RDMBS (SQL Server, Oracle, PL/SQL) and/or NoSQL datastores
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ years of development with Elasticsearch or like search engine
- Experience in deploying applications on public cloud infrastructure
- Experience as a Senior Developer
- Experience in banking/financial/healthcare domain
- Demonstrated solid background in designing RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and service-oriented architecture
- Demonstrated flexibility to work across a variety of software-related disciplines: solution design, agile development, unit testing and refactoring
- Expertise in optimizing high-traffic, real-time payment processing systems for latency and throughput
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Which companies sponsor visas for software developers in Texas?
Large employers with consistent H-1B filing histories for software developers in Texas include Dell Technologies, Oracle, AT&T, Texas Instruments, and Tata Consultancy Services. Austin's tech sector also includes Amazon, Apple, and Google operations alongside hundreds of mid-size software companies. Consulting and IT services firms based in Dallas and Houston are also active sponsors for software roles.
Which cities in Texas have the most software developer sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads the state for software developer sponsorship volume, anchored by a dense concentration of tech companies and a strong pipeline from the University of Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth is the second major hub, with significant activity in fintech, telecom, and enterprise software. Houston contributes primarily through energy tech, healthcare IT, and aerospace software roles.
Which visa types are most common for software developer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the predominant visa for software developers in Texas, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. International candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT often transition to H-1B through employer sponsorship. The L-1B is also used when developers transfer from an overseas office of a multinational employer.
How to find software developer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters software developer jobs by sponsorship availability and state, making it straightforward to browse open roles in Texas specifically. Rather than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with documented H-1B filing activity. This is particularly useful for identifying Austin and Dallas-area companies actively hiring international software developers.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for software developers seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how employers structure compensation offers and prevailing wage calculations under the H-1B. University pipelines from UT Austin, Texas A&M, and UT Dallas generate strong OPT-to-H-1B pathways, and many Texas employers are familiar with sponsoring recent graduates. Austin's rapid tech growth means smaller startups are increasingly willing to sponsor, though larger established firms remain the most reliable sponsors for software roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software developer jobs in Texas?
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.