OPT Application Developer Ii Jobs
Application Developer II roles are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with a computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree. Most positions qualify as STEM roles, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers.
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Remote, US
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provide advanced support of cost-effective information technology solutions by creating new, modifying, and supporting existing software applications. Undertakes complex projects requiring specialized technical knowledge and innovative thinking.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts workflow study and analysis of business practices: Analyzes and documents existing processes as they relate to information technology solutions.
- Performs application lifecycle activities, including: Code, monitor, maintain, test and debug software applications; follows established change management processes; facilitates code reviews and enforces code standards; develops and executes test plan development; researches and evaluates new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of applications; makes recommendations to management and customers; assists in ensuring team members complete tasks as assigned, taking corrective action to stay on schedule.
- Provides support for complex operational activities and recoveries; coordinates with software vendors and external service providers; troubleshoots escalated software bugs and provides fixes.
- Provides off-hours support, as needed.
- Provides strong leadership, cultivates and fosters excellent customer service; enforces adherence to departmental standards; instructs, trains and guides less experienced staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Provide off-hours support, as needed.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
- .NET Applications
- Adaptability
- Application Development
- Computer Science
- Continual Improvement Process
- Cross-Functional Work
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Higher Education Technology
- Human Resources (HR) Software Systems
- Oral Communications
- Researching New Technologies
- Software Development Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Analysis
- Technical Problem-Solving
- Technical Solutions
- Technology Implementations
- Unix Operating Systems
- Working Independently
- Written Communication
Grade
G14
Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
Remote, US
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provide advanced support of cost-effective information technology solutions by creating new, modifying, and supporting existing software applications. Undertakes complex projects requiring specialized technical knowledge and innovative thinking.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts workflow study and analysis of business practices: Analyzes and documents existing processes as they relate to information technology solutions.
- Performs application lifecycle activities, including: Code, monitor, maintain, test and debug software applications; follows established change management processes; facilitates code reviews and enforces code standards; develops and executes test plan development; researches and evaluates new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of applications; makes recommendations to management and customers; assists in ensuring team members complete tasks as assigned, taking corrective action to stay on schedule.
- Provides support for complex operational activities and recoveries; coordinates with software vendors and external service providers; troubleshoots escalated software bugs and provides fixes.
- Provides off-hours support, as needed.
- Provides strong leadership, cultivates and fosters excellent customer service; enforces adherence to departmental standards; instructs, trains and guides less experienced staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Provide off-hours support, as needed.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
- .NET Applications
- Adaptability
- Application Development
- Computer Science
- Continual Improvement Process
- Cross-Functional Work
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Higher Education Technology
- Human Resources (HR) Software Systems
- Oral Communications
- Researching New Technologies
- Software Development Tools
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Analysis
- Technical Problem-Solving
- Technical Solutions
- Technology Implementations
- Unix Operating Systems
- Working Independently
- Written Communication
Grade
G14
Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Application Developer Ii
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Application Developer II positions typically fall under CIP code 11.0701 (Computer Science) or 14.0901 (Computer Engineering). Verify your specific job title maps to an eligible STEM code before applying, so your 24-month STEM extension isn't at risk.
Target employers with an active E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before accepting an offer. Most mid-size and enterprise tech employers are enrolled, but smaller startups often are not, which disqualifies them for STEM OPT.
Apply before your OPT end date, not after
File your STEM extension application at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. USCIS takes up to 90 days to adjudicate. Submitting late means a gap in work authorization, which forces you to stop working immediately.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Raise H-1B sponsorship before signing, not after starting. Frame it as planning ahead: ask whether the company sponsors H-1B petitions for developers in your role. Most employers expect this question from international candidates and answer directly.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates production-level impact
Application Developer II roles favor candidates who show shipped code, not just coursework. A GitHub portfolio with real-world projects, deployed applications, or measurable performance improvements significantly strengthens your candidacy with sponsorship-willing employers.
Get your I-983 training plan completed on day one
Your STEM OPT I-983 form must be signed by your employer and submitted with your extension application. Prepare this document early and align it with your actual job duties to avoid USCIS requests for evidence that delay your approval.
Application Developer Ii OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Application Developer II on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Application Developer II is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT work authorization, provided your degree field is directly related to the position. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, you're also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
Does an Application Developer II role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, yes. Application development roles typically align with STEM-designated CIP codes in computer science and computer engineering. Your DSO must confirm the match between your specific degree CIP code and the job's field. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. If both conditions are met, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your initial OPT EAD expires.
How do I find Application Developer II jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't work with international candidates. Searching there narrows your list to roles where Application Developer II positions have a realistic path to OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship.
What happens to my OPT if I switch employers as an Application Developer II?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. If you're on a STEM extension, you'll also need a new I-983 training plan signed by your new employer, and that employer must be E-Verify enrolled. There's no USCIS filing required for the employer change itself, but DSO reporting is mandatory to stay in status.
Do Application Developer II employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large technology companies, financial institutions, and enterprise software firms. Application development is consistently among the most common H-1B job titles in DOL disclosure data, which signals broad sponsorship activity across the sector. Smaller startups are less consistent. When evaluating offers, ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B petitions for developers in your team's role before.