DevOps Jobs for CPT Students
DevOps roles connect directly to computer science, information systems, and software engineering curricula, making CPT authorization straightforward for students in these programs. Work in CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, containerization, and site reliability maps cleanly to coursework, which is the core requirement DSOs look for when approving CPT. Many DevOps positions accept part-time schedules, making them practical during active semesters.
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At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The DevOps Engineer works as an integrated part of a software engineering team with specific focus on facilitating and building automated pipelines for continuous delivery of the team's deliverables with guaranteed production-level quality and supportability.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
- Defining and developing continuous integration and deployment pipelines
- Building Infrastructure as Code
- Coordinating build and release activities with other stakeholders
- Defining and developing automated quality and release gates
- Working with teams to develop code quality metrics and meters
- Identifying, researching, and prototyping new technologies to improve DevOps processes
- Collaborating with various teams and disciplines to promote and develop DevOps best practices
- Managing day to day operations of release pipelines, build tools, and source control software and resources
- Performing ongoing maintenance and upgrades of DevOps systems (Production & non-production)
- Troubleshooting & responding to downtime, performance degradation and outside attacks
- Occasional weekend or after-hours work as needed
- Follow the company Code of Ethics and CX policies and procedures at all times.
- Communicate in an effective and professional way with customers in and outside of CX.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will have an advantage if you also have:
- Deep knowledge and understanding in one or more of the following areas:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking Administration (DNS, SSL/TLS, Load Balancing, IPv4 Sub netting, Firewalling, etc.)
- Voice Over IP administration (Signaling, Encoding/Decoding; Protocols like Media Gateway, RTC, SIP; Security, Border Controllers; QoS, LCR)
- Database Administration (Structured and/or unstructured, Indexing, Performance Tuning, Backup and restore, data lifecycle management, scaling)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience is required.
- 1-3 years of experience as a contributor on a software development team
- Solid understanding of Agile Software Development practices and principles
- Familiarity with CI automation tools, such as Github Actions, Jenkins, TFS Build
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Experience working with distributed source control systems, preferably with GitHub or BitBucket
- Must have experience in writing scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, Powershell
- Familiarity with Amazon AWS services, Azure Cloud
- Must have experience in MSSQL
- Must have experience in Operating Systems (Linux/Windows)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Experience in deploying a .net monolith
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!
ENJOY NICE-FLEX!
At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.
About NiCE
NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.
Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.
NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The DevOps Engineer works as an integrated part of a software engineering team with specific focus on facilitating and building automated pipelines for continuous delivery of the team's deliverables with guaranteed production-level quality and supportability.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
- Defining and developing continuous integration and deployment pipelines
- Building Infrastructure as Code
- Coordinating build and release activities with other stakeholders
- Defining and developing automated quality and release gates
- Working with teams to develop code quality metrics and meters
- Identifying, researching, and prototyping new technologies to improve DevOps processes
- Collaborating with various teams and disciplines to promote and develop DevOps best practices
- Managing day to day operations of release pipelines, build tools, and source control software and resources
- Performing ongoing maintenance and upgrades of DevOps systems (Production & non-production)
- Troubleshooting & responding to downtime, performance degradation and outside attacks
- Occasional weekend or after-hours work as needed
- Follow the company Code of Ethics and CX policies and procedures at all times.
- Communicate in an effective and professional way with customers in and outside of CX.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will have an advantage if you also have:
- Deep knowledge and understanding in one or more of the following areas:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking Administration (DNS, SSL/TLS, Load Balancing, IPv4 Sub netting, Firewalling, etc.)
- Voice Over IP administration (Signaling, Encoding/Decoding; Protocols like Media Gateway, RTC, SIP; Security, Border Controllers; QoS, LCR)
- Database Administration (Structured and/or unstructured, Indexing, Performance Tuning, Backup and restore, data lifecycle management, scaling)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience is required.
- 1-3 years of experience as a contributor on a software development team
- Solid understanding of Agile Software Development practices and principles
- Familiarity with CI automation tools, such as Github Actions, Jenkins, TFS Build
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Experience working with distributed source control systems, preferably with GitHub or BitBucket
- Must have experience in writing scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, Powershell
- Familiarity with Amazon AWS services, Azure Cloud
- Must have experience in MSSQL
- Must have experience in Operating Systems (Linux/Windows)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Experience in deploying a .net monolith
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!
ENJOY NICE-FLEX!
At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.
About NiCE
NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.
Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.
NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
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How does DevOps work qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT requires that your work be an integral part of your curriculum, and DevOps roles satisfy this clearly for students in computer science, information systems, cloud computing, and software engineering programs. Tasks like managing CI/CD pipelines, configuring Kubernetes clusters, writing infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, or supporting cloud deployments on AWS or Azure map directly to coursework in these programs. Your DSO will look for that connection when reviewing your authorization request, so framing your role description around specific technical responsibilities strengthens your case.
What academic documentation do I need to get CPT approved for a DevOps role?
Your school will typically require an offer letter from the employer describing your job duties, confirmation that the role connects to your degree program, and enrollment in a co-op or practicum course tied to the CPT. The offer letter should describe the technical work specifically, such as automation, deployment pipelines, or cloud infrastructure management, rather than using vague titles alone. Your DSO reviews these materials and issues the updated I-20 authorizing CPT before you start work.
Can I work part-time as a DevOps CPT student during the semester?
Yes, and part-time CPT under 20 hours per week is the most common arrangement during active semesters. DevOps roles often lend themselves well to part-time schedules because infrastructure maintenance, monitoring, and automation work can be structured around set hours. Full-time CPT is available during summer and winter breaks. Keep in mind that accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program makes you ineligible for OPT, so plan your authorizations carefully if you intend to use OPT after graduation.
How do I find DevOps CPT positions that are realistic for students?
Migrate Mate is the most effective starting point because it filters specifically for roles open to CPT students, saving you from applying to positions where your work authorization will be a barrier. Beyond the job board, smaller technology companies and startups are often more flexible than large enterprises when it comes to accommodating student schedules and CPT paperwork, since there is no cost or USCIS filing required from the employer. University career centers and alumni networks in software and cloud engineering are also worth engaging early in your search.
Do DevOps employers need to file anything with USCIS for CPT hires?
No. CPT authorization is handled entirely by your school, not USCIS. The employer's only obligation is to provide an offer letter describing your role and duties, which your DSO uses to evaluate the CPT request and issue your updated I-20. There are no petitions, no government fees, and no waiting on federal processing. This makes CPT significantly faster and simpler for employers than other work authorization types, which is a genuine advantage when approaching companies that have not previously hired international students.
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