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Cloud engineers are highly sought after for visa sponsorship, with H-1B visa being the dominant path. Tech companies, cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and enterprises undergoing cloud migration all sponsor regularly. Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional, Azure) strengthen your case alongside a CS or engineering degree. TN visas work for Canadians and Mexicans, and the role's technical complexity makes specialty occupation arguments straightforward. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer - Azure Data Services. Duties:
- Data solution development: Design, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions using Azure services like Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL Database
- ETL/ELT processing: Develop and maintain extract, transform, load (ETL) or extract, load, transform (ELT) processes
Requirements
- Experience with Azure, Terraform, Python, Git, Bash
- Proficiency in programming language such as Python, T-SQL, and familiar with PySpark
- Knowledge of data modeling for relational and non-relation data (unstructured data)
- Experience of implementing data backup and recovery procedures, data security, and governance
- To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
- Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer - Azure Data Services. Duties:
- Data solution development: Design, implement, and maintain scalable data solutions using Azure services like Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric and Azure SQL Database
- ETL/ELT processing: Develop and maintain extract, transform, load (ETL) or extract, load, transform (ELT) processes
Requirements
- Experience with Azure, Terraform, Python, Git, Bash
- Proficiency in programming language such as Python, T-SQL, and familiar with PySpark
- Knowledge of data modeling for relational and non-relation data (unstructured data)
- Experience of implementing data backup and recovery procedures, data security, and governance
- To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
- Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Engineer
Earn at least one professional-level cloud certification
The AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect certifications signal deep platform expertise that goes beyond basic usage. These professional-level certifications require hands-on experience and validate your ability to design complex cloud architectures. They also provide concrete evidence of specialization that supports a visa petition.
Target companies undergoing large-scale cloud migration projects
Enterprise companies migrating from on-premises data centers to cloud platforms need cloud engineers for multi-year transformation projects. Organizations in financial services, retail, and healthcare - like Capital One, Walmart, and UnitedHealth Group - have invested billions in cloud migration. These long-term projects create sustained demand and make employers more willing to invest in sponsorship.
Specialize in infrastructure-as-code and automation at scale
Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK for managing hundreds of cloud resources programmatically is a key differentiator. Companies operating at scale need cloud engineers who can automate provisioning, enforce compliance through policy-as-code, and manage infrastructure across multiple environments. This level of automation expertise is clearly specialized and supports the technical justification for sponsorship.
Consider cloud roles at consulting firms with immigration infrastructure
Large consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Capgemini hire cloud engineers to serve their enterprise clients and have well-established visa sponsorship programs. These firms process hundreds of H-1B petitions annually and have dedicated immigration legal teams. While consulting roles involve client-facing work, they provide visa stability and exposure to diverse cloud environments.
Build cloud security and compliance expertise
Cloud security is a critical gap at most organizations, and engineers who understand IAM policies, network security groups, encryption, and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and FedRAMP are in high demand. Combining cloud architecture skills with security specialization makes you harder to replace and justifies higher compensation. This combination can position you for roles at security-conscious employers in finance and government.
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Which cloud platforms have the most visa-sponsored engineering roles?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) roles lead in volume because of AWS's dominant market share, followed by Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Many sponsored cloud engineer positions are at companies using these platforms rather than at the cloud providers themselves. Multi-cloud experience is increasingly valued, but deep expertise in one platform is usually more important than shallow familiarity with all three.
Are cloud engineering certifications important for H-1B petitions?
Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or Google Professional Cloud Architect provide strong supporting evidence of specialized expertise. They do not replace the degree requirement, but they demonstrate that the role demands professional-level cloud knowledge. Immigration attorneys often include certifications in petition documentation to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
How to find Cloud Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Cloud Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international tech professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus on technology companies, cloud service providers, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations that frequently sponsor H-1B, TN, and O-1 visas for cloud infrastructure roles. These employers actively seek candidates with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud expertise.
Do cloud engineers qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering. The STEM OPT extension provides an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond the standard 12-month OPT, giving you up to 36 months to work and build your cloud engineering career before an employer files an H-1B petition. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in the STEM OPT program.
What is the typical career path for a sponsored cloud engineer?
Many cloud engineers start in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or DevOps roles before specializing in cloud architecture. The transition to cloud engineering often comes with a significant salary increase, which helps meet prevailing wage requirements. Senior cloud engineers and cloud architects can advance into principal engineer or engineering manager roles, which may support future green card petitions by demonstrating career progression.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cloud Engineer 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 cloud engineer 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.
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