J-1 Visa Senior Devops Engineer Jobs
Senior DevOps Engineer roles in the U.S. typically fall under the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage and host organization. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor for J-1 sponsorship is the first practical hurdle. This page surfaces U.S. positions structured for exchange visitors.
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INTRODUCTION
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.
Modern Supply Co. is one of those trade names and is looking for a SLDP - Sales & Leadership Development Program Trainee at their Knoxville, TN location.
Pay for SLDP - Sales & Leadership Development Program Trainee is between $25 and $30 per hour at this location.
Are you looking to pursue a long-term career in sales, business operations, or management? Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? If so, then we’d like you to join our team as a SLDP - Sales & Leadership Development Program Trainee.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Sales & Leadership Development program is a multi-year rotational program aimed at investing in each trainee's future by providing exposure to all aspects of our business. During the program, we work in a structured, thorough manner to develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long-term career goals.
- Live into your dreams. We'll pair your passion, skill set, and career goals with our business needs. When the program is complete, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a long-term career in sales, operations management, profit center management, or a variety of other career paths that suit your individual goals and the needs of the business.
- Learn the business. Your learning path will include on-the-job experience supplemented with coaching from experienced managers, book and computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors. You'll learn about all aspects of our business (including warehouse procedures, operations, and sales) with guidance along the way from mentors and managers.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH IN EACH PHASE:
Phase 1:
- Learn about and perform work related to our business operations such as receiving and shipping material, processing returned goods, making deliveries, and learning about proper truck maintenance.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Complete related online courses that facilitate and supplement your learning.
Phase 2:
- Learn about and gain experience working in counter sales including assisting customers and other teammates, processing sales orders, providing reliable product information, and maintaining the display area.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Gain experience working with residential, commercial, and repair and remodel contractors.
Phase 3:
- Learn about and gain experience working in sales. Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, bids, quotes and submittals, product procurement, and job scheduling.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
- Participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
Phase 4:
- Participate in an in-depth career discussion with your assigned Profit Center Manager and discuss which aspect of business you’re interested in pursuing.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
- Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a proper and valid driver's license.
- Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO:
- Be able to build influential relationships and trust with customers and key vendor partners through open and interactive communication.
- Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers.
- Possess excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to persuade.
- Be able to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment.
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effectively prioritize work projects and multi-task.
- Be able to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and areas of improvement and act independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
- Be able to learn how to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Be able to quickly gain knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center.
- Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage.
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law).
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave.
- Paid day of community service.
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k).
- Retirement cash account with company contributions.
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth.
- Company wellness program.
- Employee discounts.
- College tuition benefits.
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Devops Engineer
Align your DS-2019 category before applying
Senior DevOps Engineering roles typically qualify under the Trainee category for professionals with under five years of experience, or Specialist for those with deep infrastructure expertise. Confirm which category fits your background before targeting host employers, since the training plan format differs.
Document your cloud and pipeline credentials precisely
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a detailed training plan listing specific skills you'll develop, such as CI/CD pipeline architecture, Kubernetes orchestration, or IaC tooling. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy this requirement, so prepare a skills-specific training objective before outreach.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-receptive employers
Many U.S. tech employers don't advertise J-1 host openings directly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior DevOps Engineer roles at organizations that have previously engaged exchange visitors, narrowing your search to hosts already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process.
Verify host employer eligibility before signing anything
Your host organization must meet the designated sponsor's financial and supervisory requirements, including maintaining a designated supervisor and adequate facilities. Startups with under a year of operating history often fail sponsor vetting, so confirm eligibility early rather than after receiving an offer.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement upfront
If your home country's government funded your education or training, or if your skill set appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement before adjusting to H-1B visa or green card status. Disclose this to your host employer at the offer stage.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before finalizing compensation
J-1 Trainees and Specialists must receive compensation commensurate with their role. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location to ensure the host's offer won't trigger a compliance issue with the designated sponsor during DS-2019 processing.
Senior Devops Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior DevOps Engineer roles?
The Trainee category covers DevOps professionals who graduated within the last 12 months or have fewer than five years of post-degree field experience. The Specialist category applies to those with at least five years of specialized experience in areas like cloud infrastructure, site reliability engineering, or platform automation. Research Scholar applies only when the role is hosted by a university or research institution and involves original research rather than production engineering work.
Is the hiring company my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The hiring company is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer agrees to the training objectives and provides the work environment, but cannot issue the DS-2019 on its own authority.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 DevOps engineers?
Most U.S. tech companies don't advertise J-1 host positions explicitly because the arrangement involves coordinating with a designated sponsor rather than filing directly with USCIS. Migrate Mate lets you search Senior DevOps Engineer openings filtered by organizations that have engaged exchange visitors before, which significantly reduces cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
What does the J-1 training plan require for a DevOps engineering role?
The designated sponsor requires a structured Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) listing phase-by-phase learning objectives tied to specific technical skills, such as containerization, infrastructure-as-code, or observability tooling. Vague descriptions like 'will work on cloud projects' are routinely rejected. Your host employer and sponsor jointly sign the form, so both parties must agree on the content before your DS-2019 can be issued.
Can I transition from J-1 to H-1B after my exchange program ends?
You can pursue H-1B status after your J-1 program ends, but only if you're not subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). DevOps engineers from countries with government-funded training programs or skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are often subject to this requirement and must either fulfill it, obtain a waiver, or remain ineligible for H-1B or permanent residence adjustment until it's resolved.