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Architect roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a professional architecture degree. Most positions require or lead to ARE licensure, which strengthens your case for H-1B visa sponsorship. STEM OPT extension is not available for architecture, so a 12-month timeline applies unless your degree program is STEM-designated.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Salesforce Architect to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Salesforce Architect plays an essential role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient Salesforce solutions tailored to the unique needs of the organization. This position directly impacts Salesforce solutions that enhance member engagement, streamline clinical workflows, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, clinical staff, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical designs. The Salesforce Architect will contribute to the integration of Salesforce with other healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity and interoperability. Ultimately, this role supports innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery through advanced Salesforce technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture and development.
- Proven experience working within the healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce Health Cloud.
- Experience with Salesforce integration tools (e.g. eSignature, APIs).
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Experience with cloud platforms in healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies in Salesforce projects.
- Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect, Health Cloud Consultant or Integration Architecture Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Develop, test, and deploy customized Salesforce applications and components using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components tailored to healthcare workflows.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Follow best practices for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment within the healthcare context.
- Integrate Salesforce with electronic health records (EHR), member management systems, and other healthcare applications.
- Maintain and enhance existing Salesforce implementations, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Salesforce environments.
- Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and healthcare industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Perform data updates / extracts using Salesforce CLI or other similar tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We are seeking a Salesforce Architect to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Salesforce Architect plays an essential role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient Salesforce solutions tailored to the unique needs of the organization. This position directly impacts Salesforce solutions that enhance member engagement, streamline clinical workflows, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, clinical staff, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical designs. The Salesforce Architect will contribute to the integration of Salesforce with other healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity and interoperability. Ultimately, this role supports innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery through advanced Salesforce technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture and development.
- Proven experience working within the healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce Health Cloud.
- Experience with Salesforce integration tools (e.g. eSignature, APIs).
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Experience with cloud platforms in healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies in Salesforce projects.
- Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect, Health Cloud Consultant or Integration Architecture Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Develop, test, and deploy customized Salesforce applications and components using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components tailored to healthcare workflows.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Follow best practices for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment within the healthcare context.
- Integrate Salesforce with electronic health records (EHR), member management systems, and other healthcare applications.
- Maintain and enhance existing Salesforce implementations, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Salesforce environments.
- Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and healthcare industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Perform data updates / extracts using Salesforce CLI or other similar tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Architect
Target licensed architecture firms first
Firms with AIA membership and established HR processes are more familiar with visa sponsorship. Mid-size and large practices that regularly hire international staff are the most realistic starting point for OPT and future H-1B visa support.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Architecture hiring cycles can run three to six months. If your OPT start date is approaching, communicate your authorization timeline early so employers can plan onboarding and initiate any sponsorship paperwork before your status becomes urgent.
Highlight U.S.-specific software proficiency
Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino are standard expectations at most U.S. firms. Demonstrating fluency with these tools removes a common hiring hesitation and signals you can contribute immediately, which matters more when sponsorship is part of the equation.
Frame ARE progress as a hiring asset
Employers sponsoring architects for H-1B want long-term hires. Showing that you have passed ARE divisions or have a structured exam plan signals commitment to U.S. licensure and makes you a stronger candidate for sponsorship investment.
Research firms with a history of H-1B filings
USCIS and DOL disclosure data show which architecture employers have filed H-1B petitions previously. Prioritizing those firms on your list means you are not starting a conversation about sponsorship from scratch during the interview process.
Consider construction and development companies
In-house architecture roles at real estate developers, general contractors, and large corporations often have more flexible sponsorship processes than traditional design firms. These employers hire architects regularly and may be more accustomed to work authorization requirements.
Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an architecture degree qualify for OPT?
Yes. A professional architecture degree (B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch) from an USCIS-recognized institution qualifies for 12 months of OPT work authorization. However, architecture is generally not classified as a STEM field, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available unless your specific program holds a STEM CIP code designation.
Can architects on OPT find employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, and architecture qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the role typically requires a professional architecture degree. To find employers with a documented sponsorship track record, browse architect roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for visa-sponsoring employers. Targeting firms that have filed H-1B petitions previously significantly improves your odds of a successful transition before OPT expires.
How does OPT employment need to be related to architecture?
USCIS requires that your OPT employment be directly related to your degree field. For architecture graduates, qualifying roles include licensed architect positions, architectural design, project management within a design firm, urban planning roles tied to architectural coursework, and building information modeling. Roles in unrelated fields, such as general construction labor or project coordination without design scope, would not satisfy the OPT requirement.
What happens if my OPT expires before I receive an H-1B approval?
If your H-1B is filed before OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery, USCIS typically issues a cap-gap extension that bridges your status from OPT expiration through October 1, when the H-1B takes effect. You can continue working for the same employer during cap-gap. If you are not selected in the lottery, your employment authorization ends when OPT expires and you would need to depart or change status.
Are there architecture roles that are harder to get sponsored for?
Roles at small boutique firms with fewer than five employees are the most difficult. These employers rarely have immigration counsel on retainer and may decline sponsorship due to cost and administrative complexity. Internship-level positions are also harder, since H-1B sponsorship requires a full-time, permanent job offer. Focusing on mid-size and large firms during your OPT year gives you the best chance of converting to long-term sponsorship.