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Azure Data Engineer jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with backgrounds in computer science, data engineering, or information systems. Many employers filing H-1B visa sponsorship already use Azure at scale, making this role a natural bridge from OPT to long-term work authorization.
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Velosio is seeking an Azure AI Platform Engineer to help build, operate, secure, and govern our growing Microsoft Azure and AI platform. This role will serve as a hands-on technical owner for Azure infrastructure supporting AI applications, Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and related cloud services. The engineer will work closely with AI solution teams and business stakeholders to provide secure, scalable, observable, and cost-effective environments for deploying AI solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong Azure infrastructure, identity, security, automation, and DevOps skills with practical experience deploying and operating modern AI services in Azure. The role will initially focus heavily on Azure AI workloads while also helping strengthen Velosio's broader Azure operating model. This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA with 3 days on site.
WHO WE ARE:
At Velosio, we focus on what matters most - our people. We are a values-driven organization committed to delivering an outstanding employee experience to all our team members.
Velosio’s years of experience with business applications translate to a deep bench of tenured team members with competency across enterprise resource management (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and cloud services.
We have earned recognition from Microsoft as a top 1% performing partner worldwide and an emerging NetSuite leader. We have strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships and a portfolio of solution and service offerings to accelerate what’s next for business.
Our mission is to enable clients to realize business value faster, simplify the process of deploying technology, acquire deeper data-driven insights, and explore ongoing innovation to drive business forward. We support the entire Microsoft Dynamics portfolio, Office 365 family, and Azure services. Velosio is the only Microsoft Cloud Distributor that specializes in Dynamics 365 and is a prominent Microsoft Master VAR. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Velosio’s 400 employees serve over 4,000 clients.
YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:
- Build, configure, maintain, and support Azure environments used by AI applications and services.
- Administer Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Services, and related Azure AI capabilities.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tooling.
- Manage AI model deployments, endpoints, quotas, capacity, configuration, and lifecycle.
- Establish repeatable patterns for deploying AI workloads across Development, Test/UAT, and Production environments.
- Help application and AI teams select appropriate platform services and deployment architectures.
- Maintain visibility into AI resources, applications, environments, dependencies, and technical owners.
- Support Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), search, document-processing, and agent-based architectures from a platform perspective.
- Ensure compliance with security and governance standards across all solutions.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Required
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree.
- Two years or more of hands-on experience with Azure administration and engineering solutions.
- Experience deploying Azure AI services.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and automation principles.
- Proficiency in CI/CD and source-control practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Azure identity and access management.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree.
- Experience with Azure Key Vaults and secure credential retrieval.
- Experience with Entra ID enterprise applications and application registrations.
- Experience creating AI Agents.
- Two years of related experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure DevOps Pipelines for CI/CD.
- Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Maintain source control and branching strategies using Git and Azure Repos.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, including YAML pipelines and release management.
SOME REASONS YOU MIGHT LIKE WORKING WITH US:
At Velosio, YOU MATTER.
Due to our ongoing commitment to delivering an exemplary employee experience, Velosio has been recognized by Comparably in multiple categories – including Best Company Culture (2021-2024), Best Company Outlook (2022-2025), Best Company for Career Growth, and Best Leadership Teams (2022-2025).
100% of current Velosio team members feel the company is invested in their career growth.
99% feel their manager cares about them as a person.
99% look forward to interacting with their coworkers every day.
At Velosio, YOUR WELLNESS MATTERS.
We know one size doesn't fit all, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to create a personalized plan best suited for their unique needs, including:
- 3 Medical Insurance options with a company contribution to HSA
- 3 Dental Insurance options including adult orthodontics
- 3 Vision Insurance options
- Unlimited PTO (UPTO)
- Remote or hybrid work environment based on location
- 401k Match 50% of the first 6%
- StayWell Program – a cash reimbursement up to $600 a year toward Wellness
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Velosio is seeking an Azure AI Platform Engineer to help build, operate, secure, and govern our growing Microsoft Azure and AI platform. This role will serve as a hands-on technical owner for Azure infrastructure supporting AI applications, Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and related cloud services. The engineer will work closely with AI solution teams and business stakeholders to provide secure, scalable, observable, and cost-effective environments for deploying AI solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong Azure infrastructure, identity, security, automation, and DevOps skills with practical experience deploying and operating modern AI services in Azure. The role will initially focus heavily on Azure AI workloads while also helping strengthen Velosio's broader Azure operating model. This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA with 3 days on site.
WHO WE ARE:
At Velosio, we focus on what matters most - our people. We are a values-driven organization committed to delivering an outstanding employee experience to all our team members.
Velosio’s years of experience with business applications translate to a deep bench of tenured team members with competency across enterprise resource management (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and cloud services.
We have earned recognition from Microsoft as a top 1% performing partner worldwide and an emerging NetSuite leader. We have strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships and a portfolio of solution and service offerings to accelerate what’s next for business.
Our mission is to enable clients to realize business value faster, simplify the process of deploying technology, acquire deeper data-driven insights, and explore ongoing innovation to drive business forward. We support the entire Microsoft Dynamics portfolio, Office 365 family, and Azure services. Velosio is the only Microsoft Cloud Distributor that specializes in Dynamics 365 and is a prominent Microsoft Master VAR. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Velosio’s 400 employees serve over 4,000 clients.
YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:
- Build, configure, maintain, and support Azure environments used by AI applications and services.
- Administer Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Services, and related Azure AI capabilities.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tooling.
- Manage AI model deployments, endpoints, quotas, capacity, configuration, and lifecycle.
- Establish repeatable patterns for deploying AI workloads across Development, Test/UAT, and Production environments.
- Help application and AI teams select appropriate platform services and deployment architectures.
- Maintain visibility into AI resources, applications, environments, dependencies, and technical owners.
- Support Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), search, document-processing, and agent-based architectures from a platform perspective.
- Ensure compliance with security and governance standards across all solutions.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Required
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree.
- Two years or more of hands-on experience with Azure administration and engineering solutions.
- Experience deploying Azure AI services.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and automation principles.
- Proficiency in CI/CD and source-control practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Azure identity and access management.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree.
- Experience with Azure Key Vaults and secure credential retrieval.
- Experience with Entra ID enterprise applications and application registrations.
- Experience creating AI Agents.
- Two years of related experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure DevOps Pipelines for CI/CD.
- Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Maintain source control and branching strategies using Git and Azure Repos.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, including YAML pipelines and release management.
SOME REASONS YOU MIGHT LIKE WORKING WITH US:
At Velosio, YOU MATTER.
Due to our ongoing commitment to delivering an exemplary employee experience, Velosio has been recognized by Comparably in multiple categories – including Best Company Culture (2021-2024), Best Company Outlook (2022-2025), Best Company for Career Growth, and Best Leadership Teams (2022-2025).
100% of current Velosio team members feel the company is invested in their career growth.
99% feel their manager cares about them as a person.
99% look forward to interacting with their coworkers every day.
At Velosio, YOUR WELLNESS MATTERS.
We know one size doesn't fit all, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to create a personalized plan best suited for their unique needs, including:
- 3 Medical Insurance options with a company contribution to HSA
- 3 Dental Insurance options including adult orthodontics
- 3 Vision Insurance options
- Unlimited PTO (UPTO)
- Remote or hybrid work environment based on location
- 401k Match 50% of the first 6%
- StayWell Program – a cash reimbursement up to $600 a year toward Wellness
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Azure Data Engineer
Prioritize employers already on Azure
Companies standardized on Microsoft Azure are more likely to need dedicated Azure Data Engineers long-term, which means stronger H-1B visa sponsorship incentives. Look for job postings that mention Azure as a core infrastructure requirement, not just a nice-to-have.
Get your AZ-900 or DP-203 certified before applying
Microsoft Azure certifications signal verified technical competence to hiring managers unfamiliar with your degree. The DP-203 Data Engineering on Azure certification is directly aligned with this role and strengthens both your application and your specialty occupation case for H-1B.
Document your OPT authorization clearly in applications
Many hiring managers conflate OPT with H-1B sponsorship costs. Clarifying upfront that OPT authorization is already in place and costs the employer nothing removes a common objection before the interview stage and keeps your application moving forward.
Target large enterprises with established data teams
Companies with mature data infrastructure, like financial services firms or large retailers, hire Azure Data Engineers at scale and have dedicated HR processes for visa sponsorship. Smaller startups may not have the legal resources to support H-1B filings after OPT.
Apply early in your OPT window, not at the end
Employers are more willing to invest in onboarding and eventual H-1B sponsorship when you have 12 months of OPT remaining. Applying with only two or three months left signals urgency that makes sponsorship conversations harder before you have built trust.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a sponsorship buffer
Data engineering roles in computer science or information systems typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers up to three years of work authorization. This extended runway makes sponsorship significantly more appealing to risk-averse hiring managers.
Azure Data Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Azure Data Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title. If your F-1 degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The Azure Data Engineer role itself does not trigger eligibility, but most students in this field qualify through their degree.
Do Azure Data Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly larger technology companies, financial institutions, and enterprises with dedicated data platforms built on Azure. Azure Data Engineer is generally classified as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because it requires a specific bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Browsing Azure Data Engineer listings on Migrate Mate can help you identify employers with an active track record of sponsoring technical roles.
Can I work as an Azure Data Engineer on OPT without any additional authorization?
Yes. If your OPT EAD card is active and the work is directly related to your degree field, you can work as an Azure Data Engineer without any additional steps. STEM OPT students must also maintain a formal training plan with their employer on Form I-983, which documents how the role aligns with their academic program.
What degree fields make an Azure Data Engineer role OPT-eligible?
Computer science, data science, information systems, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, and statistics are common qualifying fields. The key requirement is that your role is directly related to your degree. A data engineering position involving Azure pipelines, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure typically satisfies that standard for students from any of these programs.
How does the 60-day grace period affect Azure Data Engineer job searches?
If your previous OPT employment ends before you find a new Azure Data Engineer role, your 60-day grace period begins immediately. You cannot work during this window, but you can interview and accept offers. Because engineering hiring processes often take four to eight weeks, starting your search as early as possible within your OPT period is important to avoid gaps.