Aws Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
AWS Engineers are among the most sponsored roles in tech. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for cloud infrastructure talent, and the specialty occupation classification is well-established for this role when a relevant degree is on file. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Platform (AWS) Engineer to join their team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). REMOTE
We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design, build, secure, and operate scalable cloud platforms. The role focuses on enabling engineering and product teams by providing reliable, automated, and secure cloud infrastructure following DevOps and platform engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS-based cloud platforms and shared services.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
- Build CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and platform reliability.
- Manage cloud networking, security, identity, and access management.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost.
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and SRE teams to improve developer experience.
- Ensure platform compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
AWS & Cloud Responsibilities
- Design architectures using AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability patterns.
- Optimize cloud cost using AWS cost management and monitoring tools.
- Maintain secure networking including VPC design, security groups, NACLs, and load balancers.
DevOps & Automation
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Promote DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
Basic Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 years of experience in cloud or platform engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and architecture.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
- Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Nice to Have
- AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or equivalent).
- Experience with SRE practices and platform reliability engineering.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-account AWS environments.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Ownership mindset with a focus on reliability and automation.
Why Join Us
This role provides an opportunity to build and evolve modern AWS platforms, enable engineering teams, and work on highly scalable and secure cloud-native solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping cloud strategy and platform reliability.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
NTT DATA endeavors to make us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Company Overview
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Platform (AWS) Engineer to join their team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). REMOTE
We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design, build, secure, and operate scalable cloud platforms. The role focuses on enabling engineering and product teams by providing reliable, automated, and secure cloud infrastructure following DevOps and platform engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS-based cloud platforms and shared services.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
- Build CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and platform reliability.
- Manage cloud networking, security, identity, and access management.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost.
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and SRE teams to improve developer experience.
- Ensure platform compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
AWS & Cloud Responsibilities
- Design architectures using AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability patterns.
- Optimize cloud cost using AWS cost management and monitoring tools.
- Maintain secure networking including VPC design, security groups, NACLs, and load balancers.
DevOps & Automation
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Promote DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
Basic Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 years of experience in cloud or platform engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and architecture.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
- Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Nice to Have
- AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or equivalent).
- Experience with SRE practices and platform reliability engineering.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-account AWS environments.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Ownership mindset with a focus on reliability and automation.
Why Join Us
This role provides an opportunity to build and evolve modern AWS platforms, enable engineering teams, and work on highly scalable and secure cloud-native solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping cloud strategy and platform reliability.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
NTT DATA endeavors to make us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Aws Engineer
Target companies with active AWS infrastructure
Employers running large-scale cloud workloads on AWS are most likely to sponsor. Look for companies with AWS Partner status or published case studies, they have budget allocated to cloud roles and ongoing hiring needs.
Frame your degree as a direct match
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a directly related field. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering are the strongest fits. Electrical engineering or applied mathematics can work with the right job description framing.
Highlight AWS certifications strategically
AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certifications strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge. They don't replace the degree requirement, but they reinforce why the role genuinely requires specialized technical expertise beyond general IT.
Engage employers before the H-1B lottery window
The H-1B registration window opens in early March each year. Securing an offer by February gives your employer time to register you. Starting your job search in October or November puts you in the best position to meet that deadline.
Show production-scale AWS experience in your application
Employers sponsoring visas take on legal and financial risk. Applications that show measurable infrastructure impact, reduced costs, improved uptime, migrated workloads, give hiring managers confidence the sponsorship investment is justified and defensible.
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Is AWS Engineer a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. AWS Engineer roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations when the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. USCIS has approved thousands of petitions under cloud infrastructure and DevOps job titles. The key is that the job description must require the degree, not merely prefer it, and the duties must align with the applicant's field of study.
What visa options exist for AWS Engineers who don't win the H-1B lottery?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, making selection essentially guaranteed for qualified applicants. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status as engineers. O-1A is an option for engineers with documented extraordinary ability. Each path has different employer obligations, so confirming which visa your employer is willing to support early in the process matters.
Do AWS certifications count toward the specialty occupation degree requirement?
No. AWS certifications don't substitute for a bachelor's degree in the H-1B specialty occupation context. However, certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer Professional strengthen the petition by demonstrating the role requires specialized knowledge. They support the argument that the position isn't a general IT job. If your degree is in a less directly related field, certifications help bridge the gap in the employer's job description framing.
How hard is it for smaller companies or startups to sponsor an AWS Engineer on H-1B?
Smaller employers can sponsor H-1B workers but face more USCIS scrutiny than large established companies. USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether a small company has enough bona fide work to support a full-time sponsored employee. Strong documentation helps: a detailed job description, evidence of existing AWS infrastructure, project scopes, and proof of financial ability to pay the offered wage. Companies that have sponsored before are generally better positioned. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch AWS jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 with a new LCA. Your previous employer's certification doesn't transfer. For AWS Engineers moving between roles, confirming the new job description still qualifies as a specialty occupation is worth reviewing with an immigration attorney before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Aws Engineer jobs?
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.
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