FCS Solution Architect / Technical Lead
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- Full-time
- Location
- United States
- Industry
- Information Technology — 684 open jobs
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- H-1B
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Job description
Hi,
We are looking for an experienced FCS Solution Architect / Technical Lead for a utility project with Liberty Utilities.
Location: Remote, USA
Duration: Contract to hire (Minimum 3 months)
Target Start Date: October 26, 2026
Visa: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B
The project involves upgrading Itron Field Collection System (FCS) environments to version 4.7 and validating the solution before production deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Define the target solution architecture and technical design, including server specifications.
- Review the existing FCS environment and plan the upgrade approach.
- Assess compatibility with FC300 handhelds, Itron MC3/MC4 Toughbooks, and Bing Maps.
- Lead technical reviews, resolve design issues, and coordinate with integration and testing teams.
- Support QA environment planning and production readiness.
Required experience:
- Itron Field Collection System (FCS) and Itron Mobile Collection System.
- Solution architecture, system design, and technical leadership.
- System upgrades and technical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of utility meter-reading operations.
- Familiarity with SAP integration is preferred.
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Visa sponsorship record: Inabia Software and Consulting Inc
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 9 | 13 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| FY2024 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — |
✔ Inabia Software and Consulting Inc filed 4 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Software Developers) in the period above.
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Occupation: Software Developers (SOC 15-1252).
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This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Computer Systems Analyst (or Engineer, for engineering-degree holders)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
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Filed 2 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Software Developers · United States (national median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $79,290 | ~15% |
| Level II | $100,152 | ~31% |
| Level III | $120,422 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $141,190 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.