Architect Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Licensed architects have a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship since architecture is explicitly recognized as a specialty occupation. Large architecture firms like Gensler, SOM, and HOK sponsor regularly, and so do real estate developers with in-house design teams. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican architects specifically. The main caveat is that entry-level positions are harder to sponsor for, so having licensure or progress toward ARE exams makes a real difference. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Date Opened
07/28/2026
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Technology
Work Experience
10 + years
Salary
DOE
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Zip/Postal Code
32815
About us
At Appex Innovations, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare, we believe in being nimble and in continual innovation, we believe that every customer is unique and we believe in listening to our clients. With our deep expertise in the health care domain, solid resource base, constant industry interface and the drive to be the best in the industry, we strive to provide services that re-define health care in the years to come. The secret to our success is Appex Innovations commitment to our people and our work. We thrive on teamwork, intelligence, and innovation. Our bright and energetic employees, hailing from over different parts of the world, share a passion for leading the way to improved healthcare outcomes. Together we work diligently to add value to our clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a MuleSoft Integration Architect with our client in Orlando, FL for an onsite role.
Job Details:
Job Title: MuleSoft Integration Architect/ Lead MuleSoft Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL - Onsite.
Type: Contractual [Contract-W2/ FTE]
Core MuleSoft Skills
- Strong experience with Mule 4
- Deep knowledge of Anypoint Platform
Expertise in:
- DataWeave 2.0
- API Manager
- Runtime Manager
- Exchange
Integration Knowledge
- REST, SOAP, Microservices architecture
- Messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, MQ)
- Batch processing & real-time integrations
Cloud & Deployment
- CloudHub / AWS / Azure knowledge
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes – nice to have)
Programming & Tools
- Java (preferred)
- Maven, Git, Jenkins
- Postman / SoapUI
Security
- OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML
- API security policies and threat protection
Solution Design & Architecture
- Design scalable integration solutions using API-led connectivity (System, Process, Experience layers)
- Define architecture patterns, integration strategies, and best practices
- Ensure reusability, performance, and security of APIs
Technical Leadership
- Lead a team of MuleSoft developers
- Provide hands-on guidance in development, debugging, and optimization
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
Development & Implementation
- Build and oversee APIs using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- Work with:
- REST/SOAP services
- Data transformation (DataWeave)
- Connectors (Salesforce, SAP, DB, etc.)
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with business teams, architects, and product owners
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Provide effort estimation and technical feasibility
Performance & Troubleshooting
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance
- Handle production issues and provide RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
Governance & Best Practices
- Define API governance policies
- Ensure adherence to security (OAuth, JWT, policies in API Manager)
- Maintain documentation and standards
DevOps & Deployment
- Manage CI/CD pipelines
- Support deployments in CloudHub / Runtime Fabric / On-Prem
- Handle versioning and release management
- Define end-to-end mobile architecture for native and/or cross-platform applications.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile solutions.
- Create architectural blueprints, technical roadmaps, and design documentation.
- Define best practices for app structure, modularization, and reusable components.
Cross-Platform Strategy
- Evaluate and recommend native vs cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform).
- Ensure architectural consistency between iOS and Android ecosystems.
- Define strategies for shared services, libraries, and code reuse.
Integration & Backend Connectivity
- Architect integrations with:
- REST/GraphQL APIs
- Microservices
- Cloud services
- Authentication systems (OAuth, SSO)
- Ensure secure communication and API management.
Security & Compliance
- Implement mobile security standards including:
- Secure data storage
- Encryption
- Authentication & authorization
- Secure coding practices
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and mobile governance.
Performance & Scalability
- Design solutions that support high user volume and performance optimization.
- Optimize application startup time, memory usage, and network utilization.
- Implement monitoring and performance tracking.
DevOps & CI/CD
- Define mobile CI/CD pipelines for build, testing, and deployment.
- Implement automation for:
- Build processes
- Unit testing
- App store deployment
- Integrate with DevOps platforms.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership to mobile development teams.
- Review code, enforce architecture standards, and mentor developers.
- Collaborate with product owners, UX teams, and backend architects.
Governance & Best Practices
- Establish mobile architecture governance frameworks.
- Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Job Information
Date Opened
07/28/2026
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Technology
Work Experience
10 + years
Salary
DOE
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
Zip/Postal Code
32815
About us
At Appex Innovations, we believe in the power of technology to transform healthcare, we believe in being nimble and in continual innovation, we believe that every customer is unique and we believe in listening to our clients. With our deep expertise in the health care domain, solid resource base, constant industry interface and the drive to be the best in the industry, we strive to provide services that re-define health care in the years to come. The secret to our success is Appex Innovations commitment to our people and our work. We thrive on teamwork, intelligence, and innovation. Our bright and energetic employees, hailing from over different parts of the world, share a passion for leading the way to improved healthcare outcomes. Together we work diligently to add value to our clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a MuleSoft Integration Architect with our client in Orlando, FL for an onsite role.
Job Details:
Job Title: MuleSoft Integration Architect/ Lead MuleSoft Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL - Onsite.
Type: Contractual [Contract-W2/ FTE]
Core MuleSoft Skills
- Strong experience with Mule 4
- Deep knowledge of Anypoint Platform
Expertise in:
- DataWeave 2.0
- API Manager
- Runtime Manager
- Exchange
Integration Knowledge
- REST, SOAP, Microservices architecture
- Messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, MQ)
- Batch processing & real-time integrations
Cloud & Deployment
- CloudHub / AWS / Azure knowledge
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes – nice to have)
Programming & Tools
- Java (preferred)
- Maven, Git, Jenkins
- Postman / SoapUI
Security
- OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML
- API security policies and threat protection
Solution Design & Architecture
- Design scalable integration solutions using API-led connectivity (System, Process, Experience layers)
- Define architecture patterns, integration strategies, and best practices
- Ensure reusability, performance, and security of APIs
Technical Leadership
- Lead a team of MuleSoft developers
- Provide hands-on guidance in development, debugging, and optimization
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards
Development & Implementation
- Build and oversee APIs using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
- Work with:
- REST/SOAP services
- Data transformation (DataWeave)
- Connectors (Salesforce, SAP, DB, etc.)
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with business teams, architects, and product owners
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Provide effort estimation and technical feasibility
Performance & Troubleshooting
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance
- Handle production issues and provide RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
Governance & Best Practices
- Define API governance policies
- Ensure adherence to security (OAuth, JWT, policies in API Manager)
- Maintain documentation and standards
DevOps & Deployment
- Manage CI/CD pipelines
- Support deployments in CloudHub / Runtime Fabric / On-Prem
- Handle versioning and release management
- Define end-to-end mobile architecture for native and/or cross-platform applications.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile solutions.
- Create architectural blueprints, technical roadmaps, and design documentation.
- Define best practices for app structure, modularization, and reusable components.
Cross-Platform Strategy
- Evaluate and recommend native vs cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform).
- Ensure architectural consistency between iOS and Android ecosystems.
- Define strategies for shared services, libraries, and code reuse.
Integration & Backend Connectivity
- Architect integrations with:
- REST/GraphQL APIs
- Microservices
- Cloud services
- Authentication systems (OAuth, SSO)
- Ensure secure communication and API management.
Security & Compliance
- Implement mobile security standards including:
- Secure data storage
- Encryption
- Authentication & authorization
- Secure coding practices
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and mobile governance.
Performance & Scalability
- Design solutions that support high user volume and performance optimization.
- Optimize application startup time, memory usage, and network utilization.
- Implement monitoring and performance tracking.
DevOps & CI/CD
- Define mobile CI/CD pipelines for build, testing, and deployment.
- Implement automation for:
- Build processes
- Unit testing
- App store deployment
- Integrate with DevOps platforms.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership to mobile development teams.
- Review code, enforce architecture standards, and mentor developers.
- Collaborate with product owners, UX teams, and backend architects.
Governance & Best Practices
- Establish mobile architecture governance frameworks.
- Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
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Complete your NCARB certification early
NCARB certification demonstrates that your qualifications meet U.S. professional standards, which strengthens the H-1B specialty occupation argument. It also enables interstate reciprocity, making you more attractive to firms with offices in multiple states. Start the process while on OPT so it is ready before your employer files.
Target firms with international project portfolios
Firms like SOM, HOK, KPF, and AECOM frequently sponsor because their global work requires cross-border talent. These firms value candidates who can navigate international building codes and design standards. Their existing immigration infrastructure tends to make the sponsorship process smoother.
Log your AXP hours from day one
Track your Architectural Experience Program hours in NCARB's system as soon as you start U.S. employment. Completing AXP while on OPT shows employers you are committed to U.S. licensure, which can motivate them to invest in your H-1B sponsorship.
Explore cap-exempt positions at university design labs
Architecture faculty roles and university-affiliated design research centers are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning no lottery is required. Schools like MIT, Harvard GSD, and Columbia GSAPP hire international architects for teaching and research. These positions often allow you to maintain professional practice alongside academic work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do architecture firms sponsor H-1B visas for licensed architects?
Many mid-to-large architecture firms sponsor H-1B visas because architecture qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Firms like Gensler, SOM, HOK, and Perkins&Will have established immigration processes for international hires. Having your NCARB certification and progress on the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) can strengthen your petition.
Can I use my foreign architecture license to practice in the U.S.?
Foreign architecture licenses do not transfer directly to the U.S. You typically need to have your education evaluated through NCARB's Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) and then complete the ARE. Some states offer alternative pathways for foreign-licensed architects with substantial professional experience, but most require full NCARB certification.
Is architecture eligible for STEM OPT?
Yes. Architecture programs under CIP code 04.0201 are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. This means architecture graduates on F-1 visas can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving them up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization. This extra time can be critical for securing employer-sponsored H-1B filing.
What visa options exist for architects beyond the H-1B?
The O-1B visa is available to architects who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through awards, major project portfolios, or published work. Canadian and Mexican architects can use the TN visa under USMCA, which lists Architect as a qualifying profession. For long-term residency, the EB-2 category can leverage an advanced degree or exceptional ability in the field.
How to find Architect jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find architect jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international architects with sponsoring employers. Focus on construction firms, urban planning agencies, and large architectural studios that commonly offer H-1B, EB-2, or skilled worker visas. Filter searches by visa sponsorship availability and target companies with established international hiring practices for the best opportunities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Architect jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a architect in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.