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Senior Solution Architects rank among the most sponsorship-friendly roles in tech. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and L-1 petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation case is straightforward given the degree requirements tied to enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and systems integration. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership, expertise and guidance related to the design, development, and implementation of Appian-based Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) software solutions that enable our business objectives.
The Solutions Architect, Senior will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices, acting as a technical advisor, to provide leadership and guidance in the planning and coordination of design, development and implementation of our mission-critical systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: “To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Provide architecture leadership and Appian expertise while collaboratively working with stakeholders in all areas of the business and IT, aligning Appian solutions to support company objectives.
- Continually facilitate and assist with efforts to define Appian-centric enterprise solutions.
- Acts as the design authority for Appian-based solutions, guiding solution architecture and design decisions across business-critical applications.
- Ensure effective governance of defined industry, company, and Appian-specific standards and patterns.
- Demonstrate and build prototypes, create reference architectures, and design effective solutions that leverage the Appian platform.
- Continually stay abreast on LCAP trends and lead the research and development efforts accordingly through proof-of-concept implementations, workshops, etc.
- Provide guidance, coaching, architectural assessments, and Appian mentorship for various IT teams and initiatives.
- Create prototypes and design innovative and effective Appian-based solutions that align with organization’s objectives and maintain competitive market advantage.
- Collaborate with peers and various IT groups in continuously creating, assessing and updating LCAP standards, guidelines and best practices.
- Champion product design, solution design and industry best practices in building and delivering best in class software.
- Effectively communicate using written, oral, non-verbal, and active listening skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferably in a computer science/engineering related field plus 8-10 years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experienced in leading and implementing the design and delivery of complex Appian-based solutions, including case management, integrations, and data-centric applications.
Experience in Healthcare and Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation industry is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proven experience working with project teams in an influential role to deliver Appian-centric solution architecture based on business requirements, technology standards, service level agreements and approved funding.
Must have experience in identifying and implementing sound design patterns and capable of leading and facilitating design and modeling workshops with both business and technical team members.
Required background with strong hands-on expertise incorporating Appian while building and deploying distributed applications.
Must have excellent knowledge and experience with database and infrastructure design and best practices.
Demonstrated a set of skills that include but not limited to:
- Strong leadership, vision, effective communication and goal-oriented
- Emotional maturity in guiding and influencing challenging team and development environments
- Political awareness and skill to drive change
Relevant experience with modern Event Driven Architecture, Continuous Integration/Delivery, NoSQL, APIs and Microservices.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES:
- Shows Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
Anticipated Starting Pay Range
$136,600—$187,770 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided - (except for temporary internship roles)
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INTRODUCTION
Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership, expertise and guidance related to the design, development, and implementation of Appian-based Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) software solutions that enable our business objectives.
The Solutions Architect, Senior will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices, acting as a technical advisor, to provide leadership and guidance in the planning and coordination of design, development and implementation of our mission-critical systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: “To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Provide architecture leadership and Appian expertise while collaboratively working with stakeholders in all areas of the business and IT, aligning Appian solutions to support company objectives.
- Continually facilitate and assist with efforts to define Appian-centric enterprise solutions.
- Acts as the design authority for Appian-based solutions, guiding solution architecture and design decisions across business-critical applications.
- Ensure effective governance of defined industry, company, and Appian-specific standards and patterns.
- Demonstrate and build prototypes, create reference architectures, and design effective solutions that leverage the Appian platform.
- Continually stay abreast on LCAP trends and lead the research and development efforts accordingly through proof-of-concept implementations, workshops, etc.
- Provide guidance, coaching, architectural assessments, and Appian mentorship for various IT teams and initiatives.
- Create prototypes and design innovative and effective Appian-based solutions that align with organization’s objectives and maintain competitive market advantage.
- Collaborate with peers and various IT groups in continuously creating, assessing and updating LCAP standards, guidelines and best practices.
- Champion product design, solution design and industry best practices in building and delivering best in class software.
- Effectively communicate using written, oral, non-verbal, and active listening skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferably in a computer science/engineering related field plus 8-10 years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experienced in leading and implementing the design and delivery of complex Appian-based solutions, including case management, integrations, and data-centric applications.
Experience in Healthcare and Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation industry is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proven experience working with project teams in an influential role to deliver Appian-centric solution architecture based on business requirements, technology standards, service level agreements and approved funding.
Must have experience in identifying and implementing sound design patterns and capable of leading and facilitating design and modeling workshops with both business and technical team members.
Required background with strong hands-on expertise incorporating Appian while building and deploying distributed applications.
Must have excellent knowledge and experience with database and infrastructure design and best practices.
Demonstrated a set of skills that include but not limited to:
- Strong leadership, vision, effective communication and goal-oriented
- Emotional maturity in guiding and influencing challenging team and development environments
- Political awareness and skill to drive change
Relevant experience with modern Event Driven Architecture, Continuous Integration/Delivery, NoSQL, APIs and Microservices.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES:
- Shows Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
Anticipated Starting Pay Range
$136,600—$187,770 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided - (except for temporary internship roles)
Healthesystems California Prospective Employee Privacy Notice
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Lead with architecture certifications
AWS, Azure, and GCP professional certifications signal the specialized technical depth employers need to justify sponsorship. Architects with cloud certifications face fewer RFEs because the specialty occupation case is cleaner and easier for immigration counsel to document.
Target large enterprise employers first
Companies with dedicated immigration programs, such as major consulting firms, financial institutions, and enterprise software vendors, move faster on sponsorship. They have established relationships with immigration counsel and internal HR processes built specifically for H-1B and L-1 filings.
Document your degree-to-role alignment clearly
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field matches the position. A computer science, information systems, or engineering degree maps cleanly. If your degree is in a different field, prepare evidence showing how coursework and experience directly connect to enterprise architecture work.
Quantify the business impact of past solutions
Sponsorship conversations move faster when you can show concrete outcomes: systems you architected, scale you handled, revenue or cost impact. Employers need to justify the investment, and measurable results make that internal business case significantly easier to approve quickly.
Understand the L-1A path if you have multinational experience
If you have worked for a company abroad that has U.S. operations, the L-1A visa is a direct route that bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. Senior Solution Architects managing cross-functional teams often meet the managerial or executive capacity requirement for this classification.
Browse sponsorship-open roles on Migrate Mate
Most job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored listings without filtering. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are actively open to visa sponsorship, saving significant time screening out positions that will not move forward with international candidates from the start.
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Is Senior Solution Architect a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Solution Architect consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because the role typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field. USCIS approves this title at high rates when the job description specifies technical degree requirements and the applicant's degree aligns with the position.
Do employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Solution Architect roles?
Sponsorship is common in this title, particularly at large consulting firms, cloud service providers, and enterprise software companies. DOL LCA disclosure data consistently shows high filing volumes for Solution Architect and Senior Solution Architect titles. Employers in these segments have established immigration processes and routinely support petitions for experienced architects with in-demand cloud and integration skills.
Can I qualify for a Senior Solution Architect H-1B with a three-year bachelor's degree?
A three-year bachelor's degree can qualify, but it depends on how USCIS evaluates equivalency. Many officers accept a three-year degree combined with relevant postgraduate education or substantial work experience as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency and a letter from an academic expert strengthens the petition. Consult an immigration attorney before filing.
What visa options exist for Senior Solution Architects who miss the H-1B lottery?
Several alternatives exist. The O-1A is available if you can demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, speaking engagements, industry recognition, or leading distinguished organizations. The L-1A applies if you're transferring from a foreign affiliate in a managerial or executive capacity. Some architects also qualify for TN status if Canadian or Mexican, or the E-3 if Australian. Migrate Mate lists roles open to these visa types.
How does having a graduate degree affect H-1B lottery odds for this role?
Holding a U.S. master's degree or higher gives you two chances in the H-1B lottery: you're entered into the advanced degree exemption pool first, then into the general pool if not selected. In recent fiscal years, the advanced degree selection rate has been meaningfully higher than the general pool rate. A U.S. master's in computer science or information systems is particularly well-aligned with Senior Solution Architect roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Solution 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.
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