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AWS Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with cloud computing backgrounds. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you meaningful runway to secure long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced AWS UI Developer Consultant you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.
Work you'll do/Responsibilities
- Provide system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products and has strong troubleshooting skills.
- Translate technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
- Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- Provides follow up production support.
- Submit change control requests and documents.
- Follow software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
- Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
- Understand client business functions and technology needs.
- Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
- Learn and compile Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
The Team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Software development
- Proficiency in ReactJS/Angular, Python, TypeScript, Web Components, HTML, CSS, Micro Frontends
- Strong background in reusable component systems, enterprise data grids, state and server-state management, authentication, and observability using Material UI, Angular Material, AG Grid, Zustand, TanStack React Query, Okta, Splunk, and Honeycomb
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applic...
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced AWS UI Developer Consultant you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.
Work you'll do/Responsibilities
- Provide system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products and has strong troubleshooting skills.
- Translate technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
- Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- Provides follow up production support.
- Submit change control requests and documents.
- Follow software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
- Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
- Understand client business functions and technology needs.
- Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
- Learn and compile Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
The Team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Software development
- Proficiency in ReactJS/Angular, Python, TypeScript, Web Components, HTML, CSS, Micro Frontends
- Strong background in reusable component systems, enterprise data grids, state and server-state management, authentication, and observability using Material UI, Angular Material, AG Grid, Zustand, TanStack React Query, Okta, Splunk, and Honeycomb
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applic...
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Aws Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
AWS Engineer roles typically require degrees in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, all of which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your authorization window.
Filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Prioritize companies with a documented history of H-1B filings for cloud and infrastructure roles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers have sponsored AWS-related positions before, which is a reliable signal of genuine sponsorship intent rather than vague policy.
Emphasize AWS certifications on your resume
Holding an AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer certification signals job-ready cloud expertise. Certified candidates are easier for employers to justify sponsoring because the credential reduces perceived risk and shortens onboarding timelines significantly.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many hiring managers are unfamiliar with OPT timelines. Starting conversations early gives you space to explain your work authorization clearly, correct misconceptions about cost, and secure an offer before your authorization window creates urgency for either side.
Clarify OPT unemployment day limits during job searches
F-1 OPT students are limited to 90 unemployment days, or 150 during the STEM extension period. Tracking this carefully and staying active in your search protects your status and signals to employers that you understand your own authorization situation thoroughly.
Highlight infrastructure-as-code and automation skills explicitly
AWS Engineers who demonstrate proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK are in significantly higher demand among sponsors. These skills reduce the employer's training investment, which makes H-1B sponsorship a more straightforward business decision for hiring managers and HR teams.
Aws Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an AWS Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. AWS Engineer roles fall squarely within cloud computing and software engineering, which are directly related fields for degrees in computer science, information systems, and related STEM disciplines. Your DSO must authorize your OPT, and your employment must be in a field related to your degree. Most AWS Engineer positions meet that standard without difficulty.
Do AWS Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They do in most cases. The role needs to match a qualifying STEM CIP code from your degree, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Computer science and electrical engineering degrees are the most common qualifying fields. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the extension depends on the degree, not the job title.
How do I find AWS Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with verified sponsorship histories. General job boards don't surface sponsorship intent reliably. On Migrate Mate, you can browse AWS Engineer roles posted by companies that have already filed H-1B petitions for cloud infrastructure positions, which significantly reduces wasted applications.
Will employers view my OPT status as a disadvantage for AWS roles?
It depends on the employer. Large tech companies and cloud-native firms, including major hyperscaler partners and consulting firms, routinely hire OPT candidates for AWS roles because the talent pool is competitive and the H-1B sponsorship process is familiar to their legal teams. Smaller companies may hesitate. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship records makes the difference.
What happens to my AWS Engineer job if my H-1B isn't selected in the lottery?
If you're on a STEM OPT extension when the lottery runs and you aren't selected, your employer can choose to keep you through the remainder of your authorized OPT period. Some employers also explore cap-exempt H-1B options through nonprofit or university partnerships, or alternative visa categories like the O-1A for candidates with demonstrable cloud engineering achievements.