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Azure Engineers are strong candidates for H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship. Cloud infrastructure roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations, and Microsoft Azure skills are in high demand across employers with established sponsorship programs in the U.S. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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, and data 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework.
- Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
- Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics.
- Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET
- 2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React
- 2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries
- 1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- 1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices
- Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $72,800 to $130,000 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.
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.
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, and data 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and host modern software services, including .NET Web APIs, React-based user interfaces, and robust ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). Working within our public cloud environment, you will write and optimize complex SQL Server queries to ensure industry-standard performance and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to apply modern development practices and leverage approved AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance our enterprise asset tracking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and high-performing Web APIs using the .NET framework.
- Build, test, and manage modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React.
- Create, test, and host data integration and ETL pipelines in Azure public cloud using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
- Write complex SQL Server queries and optimize them to meet industry-standard performance and scalability metrics.
- Deploy, secure, and host APIs using gateway platforms with limited and full authorization scopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and improve IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and data workflows.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Highschool diploma OR Associates degree OR Bachelors degree
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience developing Web APIs using .NET
- 2+ years of experience building modern front-end user interfaces with React
- 2+ years of experience writing and optimizing complex SQL Server queries
- 1+ years of experience creating and managing ETL pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- 1+ years of Professional experience building, testing, and deploying services in Azure public cloud
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes and practices
- Experience hosting APIs on secure API gateways utilizing limited and full authorization scopes (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and query optimization skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $72,800 to $130,000 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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Azure Engineer
Target employers with active Azure practices
Large consulting firms, cloud-native companies, and enterprises running Azure migrations file the most H-1B petitions for cloud engineers. Focusing your search here significantly improves your odds of finding a willing sponsor.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your position demand a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Emphasize cloud architecture, infrastructure design, or DevOps engineering to distinguish your role from general IT support, which faces higher scrutiny.
Get Microsoft certifications before applying
Holding AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-900 certifications strengthens your petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge. Employers view certified candidates as lower-risk hires, which can make the sponsorship conversation easier to initiate.
Australians should prioritize the E-3 visa
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and processes in weeks rather than months. For Australian Azure Engineers, it's a far more reliable path than H-1B, with the same two-year renewable work authorization.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
If your computer science or engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation done before employers ask. Having it ready removes a common friction point that slows sponsorship decisions.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-open roles
Not every Azure Engineer job listing mentions visa sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already on record sponsoring cloud and infrastructure roles, saving you time filtering out dead ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Azure Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Azure Engineer positions consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field. USCIS has a strong approval record for cloud infrastructure roles where the job duties involve architecture design, deployment, and systems integration rather than general technical support.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an Azure Engineer?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. For H-1B purposes, the degree must be relevant to the specific duties of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each missing year of education, though this path requires stronger documentation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Azure Engineers specifically?
Azure Engineers are subject to the same 85,000-cap H-1B lottery as most other roles. In recent years, selection rates have hovered around 25%, meaning roughly three in four registrations go unselected. Australian citizens can bypass this entirely using the E-3 visa, which has the same specialty occupation requirements but no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been filled.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor Azure Engineers?
Cloud consulting firms such as Accenture, Cognizant, and Infosys file large volumes of H-1B petitions for Azure roles. Large enterprises running Azure-heavy infrastructure, including financial services and healthcare companies, also sponsor regularly. Startups are less predictable sponsors. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for Azure Engineer roles directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch employers mid-visa as an Azure Engineer?
Yes, with some planning required. On an H-1B, your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start working for them. Your status is protected while that petition is pending under H-1B portability rules, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. On an E-3, your new employer files a fresh LCA and you typically need a new visa stamp if traveling internationally.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Azure 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.