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Database Architects design and manage the data infrastructure that companies depend on daily. Employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and it qualifies as a specialty occupation given its bachelor's degree requirement in computer science, information systems, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
INTRODUCTION
At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Database Architect Jobs
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Large tech, finance, and healthcare companies file H-1B petitions for Database Architects regularly. Focusing your search on employers with consistent sponsorship histories significantly improves your chances of landing a role with visa support.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims carefully. A degree in computer science, information systems, or database management maps cleanly to this role. Unrelated degrees, even with strong experience, can trigger Requests for Evidence from USCIS.
Highlight cloud and enterprise database credentials
Certifications in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, or Google Cloud strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialized expertise. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas want candidates whose credentials justify the cost and complexity of sponsorship.
Understand your LCA before you sign
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your H-1B petition. It locks in your job title, worksite location, and prevailing wage. Review it carefully, because errors are difficult to correct after filing.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Database Architects at these organizations can be sponsored year-round without competing in the annual cap, making them worth targeting specifically.
Browse sponsor-verified listings on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored roles without clear labels. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers offering visa sponsorship, saving you from investing time in applications where sponsorship was never on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Architect role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Database Architect is consistently recognized as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers must demonstrate the degree requirement is a standard industry expectation for the position, which is well-established for this role.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Database Architect?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, information technology, or database management is the standard requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields can still qualify if you can show a logical connection to the duties of the role, but USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for additional documentation to establish that connection.
How likely is H-1B approval for Database Architect petitions?
Approval rates for Database Architect H-1B petitions are generally strong when the employer's job description clearly outlines duties requiring specialized knowledge and a specific degree field. Denials most often occur when the job description is vague or when the petitioner's education doesn't align directly with the listed responsibilities. A well-documented petition significantly reduces denial risk.
Can I get sponsored as a Database Architect if I'm currently on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes, and many Database Architects follow exactly this path. If your degree is in a STEM-eligible field such as computer science or information systems, you may qualify for 24 months of STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization while your employer files your H-1B petition and you wait through the lottery cycle. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers experienced with OPT-to-H-1B transitions.
Do contract or consulting roles offer H-1B sponsorship for Database Architects?
Some do, but the employer-employee relationship must satisfy USCIS requirements. If a staffing agency places you at a client site, both the agency and the end client's oversight of your work come under scrutiny. USCIS looks closely at who controls your day-to-day duties. Direct-hire roles at the sponsoring company tend to face fewer complications than third-party placement arrangements.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Database Architect 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.