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Front end developers are among the most consistently sponsored roles in the U.S. tech industry. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and O-1 petitions for qualified candidates, and Australian citizens have direct access to the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job Req Id:
26956237
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 29, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross‑product margining. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high‑calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.
A front office quantitative development team in Citi are seeking a collaborative, hands-on full stack UI developer to work on a best-in-class data and analytics platform - building and distributing analytics to the Equity Derivatives Markets business through interactive dashboards.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with business (quants and traders) on multiple equity derivatives trading desks to design, develop, deploy and support new solutions
- Collaborate on the build out of our UI platform, including no-code and low-code dashboard solutions.
- Produce SOLID code with excellent test coverage
- Participate in code review process with other colleagues
- Analyze new requirements to find the most appropriate technical solution and contribute to overall application architecture and design
What we’re looking for
- 6-10 years experience developing web-based apps through Javascript libraries and frameworks like React or Angular.
- 5+ years experience building React apps
- Experience with full stack development
- Experience using AI/agentic frameworks for software development
- Basic knowledge of relational, no-SQL and object store databases
Skills that will help you in the role:
- Experience with financial concepts such as Equities / Options / Futures
- Experience with cloud container technologies, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Experience with Python data engineering stack (Streamlit, FastAPI, Pandas/Polars, Airflow)
- Experience building large data-heavy, dashboard-style applications.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a computer science, engineering, mathematical or other related discipline
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Front End Developer
Target companies with a history of H-1B filings
Sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer. Focus on companies that have filed H-1B petitions for front end roles in the past, this signals an established immigration process and reduces the risk of rejection mid-offer.
Emphasize your full-stack adjacent skills
Employers are more likely to sponsor candidates who can do more with less headcount. Highlighting experience with React, TypeScript, and API integration alongside core front end skills strengthens your case for sponsorship investment.
Have your degree equivalency ready
H-1B and E-3 both require a qualifying degree in a relevant field. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees align cleanly. If your degree is in a different field, prepare to document how your coursework relates to front end development.
Bring portfolio evidence to every interview
Sponsoring an employee has real costs. A strong portfolio showing production-level work, performance optimization, and design system experience makes the business case for sponsorship concrete, not theoretical. Ship quality, documented work before you apply.
Ask about sponsorship early, but frame it correctly
Raise sponsorship in the first recruiter screen, not after an offer. Ask whether the company has sponsored front end developers before. This filters out non-sponsors quickly and positions you as organized and prepared, not presumptuous.
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Find Front End Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is front end developer considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, front end developer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The key is whether the job description mandates a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create complications at the USCIS review stage.
What visa options are available for front end developers seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common path, but it requires winning the annual lottery, which selects roughly 25% of registrations. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery, a dedicated 10,500-slot annual cap that has never been filled, and processes in as little as a few weeks through a consular interview. O-1A is another option for developers with demonstrated extraordinary ability. You can browse open front end roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Do front end developers have strong H-1B approval rates?
Software-related occupations including front end development have historically been among the highest-volume H-1B categories with solid approval rates. USCIS data shows computer occupations consistently account for the largest share of approved H-1B petitions. That said, approval depends heavily on how the employer documents the specialty occupation requirement in the petition, not just the job title.
Does my degree field need to match front end development exactly?
Not exactly, but it needs a logical connection. Computer science, software engineering, web development, and information systems degrees are straightforward. A mathematics or electrical engineering degree can work if you document the relevance. Degrees with no technical foundation, such as business or communications, are harder to justify and may require additional supporting evidence from the employer.
How do I find front end developer jobs that will actually sponsor a visa?
The challenge isn't finding front end jobs, it's filtering for employers who have a real sponsorship process in place. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this: every role on the platform is verified for visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Browsing by visa type also helps you match your specific situation to the right opportunities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Front End 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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