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AWS Data Engineer jobs on OPT are available across tech, finance, and healthcare sectors, with most roles requiring CPT or OPT work authorization and a background in computer science, data engineering, or a related STEM field. Many employers actively file H-1B visa petitions for strong performers before OPT expires.
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RESPONSABILIDADES Y ATRIBUCIONES
Resumen del perfil
Profesional senior con experiencia en el diseño, desarrollo y mantenimiento de procesos ETL para la integración de datos entre sistemas heterogéneos, aplicando buenas prácticas de calidad, trazabilidad y rendimiento. Cuenta con experiencia en la implementación de soluciones en AWS para la extracción, transformación y carga de datos, con AWS Glue y Amazon S3, y en el desarrollo con .NET (C#). Domina bases de datos relacionales y SQL, el monitoreo de cargas y la resolución de incidencias. Se caracteriza por su autonomía, su capacidad de análisis y su apertura para incorporar herramientas de orquestación y monitoreo, como Step Functions y CloudWatch.
FUNCIONES PRINCIPALES
- Desarrollar procesos ETL dentro de la infraestructura de AWS, usando AWS Glue.
- Orquestar y monitorear los flujos de carga y transformación de datos.
- Manejar de forma segura las credenciales y la configuración de los procesos.
REQUISITOS Y CALIFICACIONES
Requisitos y conocimientos
Requisitos generales
- Bachiller o titulado en Ingeniería de Sistemas, Informática, Software, Computación o carreras afines.
- Mínimo 4 años como desarrollador en integraciones con ETLs.
- Experiencia en arquitectura serverless en AWS, de preferencia 3 años o más.
- Haber participado en proyectos implementados de punta a punta, desde el desarrollo hasta producción.
Conocimientos indispensables
ETL y datos
- AWS Glue: desarrollo de jobs ETL.
- Amazon S3.
- SQL y bases de datos relacionales (Oracle): modelado de datos, consultas y stored procedures.
Desarrollo
- Experiencia en desarrollo con C# / .NET.
Se refuerzan en el proyecto
No se exige dominio previo. El equipo del cliente brinda apoyo y capacitación.
- Amazon Step Functions: orquestación y máquinas de estados.
- AWS Secrets Manager para el manejo seguro de credenciales.
- Amazon CloudWatch: logs, métricas y alarmas.
- .NET 10.
Conocimientos deseables
- AWS Lambda.
- Web APIs REST, Entity Framework Core, Dapper y ADO.NET.
- Amazon SES, e IAM con principio de mínimo privilegio.
- Pipelines CI/CD con AWS CodePipeline, entornos DEV, QA y Producción, y Git con estrategia de ramas.
- Seguridad: autenticación SSO, JWT, MFA y buenas prácticas OWASP.
- Pruebas unitarias.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Aws Data Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible roles
AWS Data Engineer positions fall under CIP codes for computer science and information technology, qualifying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree field matches before applying to maximize your authorized work period.
Prioritize employers with H-1B filing history
Focus on companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for data engineers in recent years. Firms with established immigration programs move faster and have dedicated legal counsel, reducing uncertainty around your post-OPT transition timeline.
Get AWS certifications before you apply
Holding an AWS Certified Data Engineer or Solutions Architect credential signals technical depth employers can justify to immigration attorneys when building your H-1B specialty occupation case. Certifications directly strengthen your petition.
Highlight cloud-scale pipeline experience
Employers sponsoring OPT students need to demonstrate the role requires specialized expertise. Document measurable work with Glue, Redshift, Kinesis, or Lake Formation at scale to build the specialty occupation narrative for future sponsorship.
Start sponsorship conversations early
Raise H-1B sponsorship in the offer negotiation stage, not six months before your OPT expires. Employers need lead time to engage immigration counsel and file before the April H-1B cap registration window opens each year.
Negotiate a STEM OPT training plan on day one
Your employer must complete a formal training plan to authorize your STEM extension. Align it to real AWS engineering deliverables from your first week so the documentation reflects genuine work, not a checkbox exercise.
Aws Data Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an AWS Data Engineer on OPT?
Yes, AWS Data Engineer roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization because they directly relate to STEM degree fields including computer science, information systems, and data science. Most positions also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total authorized work before needing H-1B or another visa.
Do AWS Data Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do. AWS Data Engineering is classified as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, which satisfies the core H-1B requirement. Large employers in cloud, fintech, and enterprise software sponsor regularly. To find companies with active sponsorship histories, browse AWS Data Engineer listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for OPT and H-1B sponsoring employers.
Which AWS services should I know to be competitive as an OPT candidate?
Employers hiring OPT candidates for AWS Data Engineer roles look for hands-on experience with Glue, Redshift, S3, Athena, Kinesis, and EMR. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK, combined with Python or Spark, is increasingly expected at mid-level roles. Candidates who can demonstrate end-to-end pipeline ownership stand out against the broader applicant pool.
Does the AWS Data Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It qualifies if your underlying degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, which includes computer science, information technology, data science, and most engineering disciplines. The role itself does not independently trigger the extension. Your DSO at your university confirms eligibility and issues the updated I-20. The extension must be filed before your current OPT EAD expires.
What should I look for in a job posting to confirm the employer will support my OPT?
Look for explicit language such as 'will sponsor work authorization,' 'OPT accepted,' or 'visa sponsorship available.' Postings that list 'must be authorized to work without sponsorship' or 'US citizen or green card only' mean the employer will not support you. Read the requirements section carefully before applying. Migrate Mate surfaces AWS Data Engineer listings specifically from employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you time.