Database Developer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Database developers qualify for H-1B and other work visas as specialty occupations requiring technical expertise in database design, SQL programming, and data management systems. Most positions require a computer science, information systems, or related degree, though equivalent work experience may substitute. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Please send current resumes directly to bhagyashree.yewle@yoh.com Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG
Contract Oracle PL/SQL Developer // HYBRID ONSITE - Jersey City (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
Location: Jersey City NJ, onsite 3 days a week in Jersey City
Contract (Open to visas): 12+ months
Interview Process: 2 rounds - 1 Video / 1 In person
Open to W2 or CTC contractors. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply!
Top Must Haves
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS IS IMPORTANT
- Oracle Database development (up to date with latest version)
- Business Requirement Knowledge
- Data Modeling and Analyst
- Shell Scripting
- Finance is a Plus
- No cloud
- No DBA development needed
Role Overview: This role involves architecting robust data flows, implementing ETL processes, and ensuring high performance and reliability across both batch and real-time data environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all database-related initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, document, and implement ETL processes and data flows to enable seamless access and utilization of data assets, supporting both batch and real-time streaming requirements.
- Enhance batch processing workflows to increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization, ensuring faster data throughput and improved reliability.
- Apply coding standards and conduct comprehensive unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Perform advanced performance tuning and query optimization, leveraging strong SQL and PL/SQL skills to maximize database efficiency and throughput.
- Collaborate effectively with distributed teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established project timelines.
Requirements: Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is required. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Database Architecture and Design: Demonstrated strong knowledge of architectural database principles, frameworks, design patterns, and industry best practices for both the design and development of database solutions.
- Relational Database Development Experience: At least 12 years of hands-on development experience working with relational databases, preferably Oracle.
- Project Experience: A minimum of ten years of real project experience covering the design, development, testing, and production implementation of code within relational databases handling large volumes of structured data.
- Oracle Query and Performance Tuning: 5 or more years of experience focused on Oracle query and performance tuning.
- PL/SQL Programming: Extensive hands-on experience (at least ten years) with PL/SQL programming.
- Tools and Methodologies: Experience working with Git and Jira, as well as familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- ETL/ELT Workflow Design: Strong ability to design efficient and robust ETL/ELT workflows and schedulers.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Work Ethic: Ability to be self-driven and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Working experience in a Financial industry.
Estimated Min Rate: $55.00
Estimated Max Rate: $75.00
What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
INTRODUCTION
Please send current resumes directly to bhagyashree.yewle@yoh.com Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG
Contract Oracle PL/SQL Developer // HYBRID ONSITE - Jersey City (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
Location: Jersey City NJ, onsite 3 days a week in Jersey City
Contract (Open to visas): 12+ months
Interview Process: 2 rounds - 1 Video / 1 In person
Open to W2 or CTC contractors. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply!
Top Must Haves
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS IS IMPORTANT
- Oracle Database development (up to date with latest version)
- Business Requirement Knowledge
- Data Modeling and Analyst
- Shell Scripting
- Finance is a Plus
- No cloud
- No DBA development needed
Role Overview: This role involves architecting robust data flows, implementing ETL processes, and ensuring high performance and reliability across both batch and real-time data environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all database-related initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, document, and implement ETL processes and data flows to enable seamless access and utilization of data assets, supporting both batch and real-time streaming requirements.
- Enhance batch processing workflows to increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization, ensuring faster data throughput and improved reliability.
- Apply coding standards and conduct comprehensive unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Perform advanced performance tuning and query optimization, leveraging strong SQL and PL/SQL skills to maximize database efficiency and throughput.
- Collaborate effectively with distributed teams to deliver high-quality solutions within established project timelines.
Requirements: Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is required. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Database Architecture and Design: Demonstrated strong knowledge of architectural database principles, frameworks, design patterns, and industry best practices for both the design and development of database solutions.
- Relational Database Development Experience: At least 12 years of hands-on development experience working with relational databases, preferably Oracle.
- Project Experience: A minimum of ten years of real project experience covering the design, development, testing, and production implementation of code within relational databases handling large volumes of structured data.
- Oracle Query and Performance Tuning: 5 or more years of experience focused on Oracle query and performance tuning.
- PL/SQL Programming: Extensive hands-on experience (at least ten years) with PL/SQL programming.
- Tools and Methodologies: Experience working with Git and Jira, as well as familiarity with Agile methodologies.
- ETL/ELT Workflow Design: Strong ability to design efficient and robust ETL/ELT workflows and schedulers.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Work Ethic: Ability to be self-driven and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Working experience in a Financial industry.
Estimated Min Rate: $55.00
Estimated Max Rate: $75.00
What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Database Developer
Highlight database certifications and specialized skills
Emphasize Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL certifications. Include experience with cloud platforms like AWS RDS or Azure SQL to demonstrate specialized knowledge that strengthens your H-1B petition.
Target companies with complex data infrastructure needs
Focus on financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and tech companies that manage large datasets. These employers regularly sponsor visas because they need skilled database professionals for mission-critical systems.
Demonstrate degree relevance to database work
Computer science, information systems, or mathematics degrees clearly qualify. If your degree is in another field, emphasize database coursework, certifications, and progressive work experience building database systems.
Show progression from junior to senior database roles
Document your career growth from database administrator to developer to architect. This progression demonstrates increasing responsibility and specialization, which USCIS values in H-1B specialty occupation determinations.
Emphasize performance optimization and system design experience
Detail work on query optimization, database architecture, and system scalability. These advanced skills differentiate you from general IT workers and support the specialty occupation requirement for visa approval.
Research employer's H-1B filing history and database needs
Check DOL disclosure data for the company's previous H-1B sponsorships. Companies that have sponsored database professionals before understand the process and are more likely to sponsor again.
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Do database developers qualify for H-1B visas?
Yes, database developers typically qualify as a specialty occupation requiring specialized knowledge in database design, SQL programming, and data architecture. Most successful petitions require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, though equivalent work experience may substitute under the three-for-one rule.
What degree requirements apply to database developer visa sponsorship?
Computer science, information systems, mathematics, or engineering degrees are most commonly accepted. The degree must relate to database development work. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you can qualify through equivalent work experience (three years of progressive database development experience equals one year of education) or relevant certifications.
Which visa options work best for database developers?
H-1B is most common for database developers as a specialty occupation. Canadians and Mexicans can use TN visas under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Australians qualify for E-3 visas. L-1 visas work for transfers from foreign offices, while O-1 visas require extraordinary ability in database architecture or data science innovation.
How do employers justify H-1B sponsorship for database developer positions?
Employers emphasize the specialized technical knowledge required for database design, performance tuning, and data security. The position must require specific database platforms, programming languages, or architectural skills that demonstrate complexity beyond basic data entry or general IT support work.
Can database administrators and database developers use the same visa category?
Both typically qualify for H-1B as specialty occupations, but the job duties matter. Database developers focus on designing and building database systems, while administrators maintain existing systems. USCIS evaluates each role's complexity and degree requirements individually, so the employer must clearly define the specialized skills needed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Database Developer 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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