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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product practice.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for managing the Azure environment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Design, implement, and administer Azure environments that support our mission-critical enterprise systems, ensuring system stability
- Serve as a Cloud DevOps subject matter expert, driving innovation, and sharing knowledge across the team
- Create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools, promoting standardization and knowledge sharing
- Handle Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation ensuring system security
- Collaborate closely with the application team for the deployment of new and existing applications, fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three years of recent experience in Cloud DevOps, specifically with Azure environment management and engineering
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in computer science, information technology, or related field experience is preferred; High school diploma or GED required
- Proven experience in developing automation scripts and managing large, mission-critical enterprise systems
- Demonstrated expertise in Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Excellent collaboration skills; great understanding of Azure Services, Network, and Security with experience working closely with application teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools
COMPENSATION
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6718_9_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
LOCATION
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
INTRODUCTION
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product practice.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for managing the Azure environment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Design, implement, and administer Azure environments that support our mission-critical enterprise systems, ensuring system stability
- Serve as a Cloud DevOps subject matter expert, driving innovation, and sharing knowledge across the team
- Create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools, promoting standardization and knowledge sharing
- Handle Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation ensuring system security
- Collaborate closely with the application team for the deployment of new and existing applications, fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three years of recent experience in Cloud DevOps, specifically with Azure environment management and engineering
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in computer science, information technology, or related field experience is preferred; High school diploma or GED required
- Proven experience in developing automation scripts and managing large, mission-critical enterprise systems
- Demonstrated expertise in Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Excellent collaboration skills; great understanding of Azure Services, Network, and Security with experience working closely with application teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools
COMPENSATION
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6718_9_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
LOCATION
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Azure Devops Engineer
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for DevOps or cloud engineering roles in past years are the most likely to do it again. Filter your search toward mid-size tech firms and enterprises with established engineering teams rather than early-stage startups.
Highlight Azure certifications prominently
The AZ-400 (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) and AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) certifications signal technical credibility to hiring managers. Employers sponsoring OPT students want confidence in your skills, and certifications reduce perceived risk when they consider future visa investment.
Apply during your first OPT year, not at the end
Starting your job search early maximizes the time you have to find a sponsor. Employers also need lead time to file H-1B registrations in March, so joining a company six or more months before the lottery deadline is genuinely valuable.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A STEM-designated degree in computer science, IT, or engineering lets you extend OPT from 12 to 36 months total. That extra 24 months gives employers two additional H-1B lottery chances and significantly increases your sponsorship prospects in this field.
Frame your Azure experience in business impact terms
Hiring managers evaluating OPT candidates weigh sponsorship cost against value delivered. Quantify your CI/CD pipeline improvements, deployment frequency gains, or infrastructure cost reductions. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship conversation easier for the employer to justify internally.
Confirm OPT authorization details before your first day
Your EAD card must be valid and your employer must be listed correctly on your SEVIS record before you begin work. Verify your OPT start date, employer name, and work location with your DSO to avoid any compliance issues that could affect your status.
Azure Devops Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Azure DevOps Engineer roles commonly lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Azure DevOps Engineer is a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, meaning it qualifies for H-1B sponsorship. Employers in financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software regularly sponsor H-1B visas for DevOps and cloud infrastructure roles. Companies with large Azure footprints, such as those running enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines, have strong business incentives to retain skilled engineers beyond the OPT window.
Does an Azure DevOps Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or another STEM-designated field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. The role itself needs to be directly related to your STEM field, which Azure DevOps engineering comfortably satisfies for most qualifying degrees.
What degree backgrounds do employers accept for Azure DevOps Engineer OPT candidates?
Most employers hire OPT candidates with degrees in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or electrical engineering. Some companies also consider candidates from mathematics or data science backgrounds if they have strong cloud infrastructure experience. Relevant certifications like the AZ-400 can help offset cases where your degree is adjacent rather than directly aligned to the role.
Where can I find Azure DevOps Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every listing on the platform is filtered for visa sponsorship openness. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time compared to manually screening generic job boards where most postings do not indicate OPT acceptance. You can browse Azure DevOps Engineer roles directly and identify employers with H-1B filing histories in the field.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT as an Azure DevOps Engineer?
You can work through a staffing agency on OPT, but there are important limitations. Your employer of record must be the staffing agency or contracting firm, not the end client, and your SEVIS record must reflect the correct employer. Be cautious with arrangements where the day-to-day supervisor is at the client site but the employer of record is a third party. Discuss the setup with your DSO before accepting any contract role to confirm it is compliant.