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Cloud Platform Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly in tech, large cloud teams at companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft routinely sponsor, and the skills-based nature of the work means your degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field maps cleanly to specialty occupation requirements.
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Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country.
Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone. You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth. This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.
Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in our Dallas, TX offices
On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
- Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
- Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
- Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
- Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
- Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
- Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.
Strong Candidates Will:
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
- Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
- Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
About You:
- You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
- INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
- You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
- You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
- Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
- You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change. These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.
If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern. Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.
Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
About Lantern
Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country.
Lantern is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to drive the evolution of our Azure-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, automation, and regulatory compliance. In this pivotal role, you will architect, implement, and operate a secure, resilient, multi-region cloud platform that supports our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone. You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth. This role is ideal for a cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.
Location: Hybrid - at least 3 days/wk in our Dallas, TX offices
On-Call: This position requires being on-call 1 week per month at the most
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support Lantern’s healthcare solutions.
- Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
- Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
- Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
- Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
- Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
- Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.
Strong Candidates Will:
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
- Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
- Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
About You:
- You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
- INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
- You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
- You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
- Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
- You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change. These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.
If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern. Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.
Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cloud Platform Engineer
Target companies already running cloud infrastructure at scale
Organizations with dedicated platform teams, not just companies that use cloud tools, are far more likely to sponsor. Look for employers with AWS, GCP, or Azure engineering teams large enough to have dedicated infrastructure roles separate from application development.
Get your cloud certifications before you start applying
AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Administrator certifications signal technical depth to hiring managers. For OPT students, certifications also strengthen the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond your degree alone.
Frame your experience around infrastructure as code
Employers sponsoring cloud roles want engineers who work in Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation, not just the console. Quantify your IaC contributions on your resume to differentiate yourself and show you can operate at the level required for H-1B visa specialty occupation eligibility.
Start your OPT extension paperwork early if you're in STEM
Cloud Platform Engineer roles under CIP codes like Computer Science or Electrical Engineering qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. File your I-765 at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires so you have continuous work authorization through the hiring process.
Be upfront about your timeline with recruiters
Telling a recruiter you have two to three years of OPT authorization remaining changes the sponsorship calculus entirely. Most platform teams can complete H-1B cap filing within that window, so proactively sharing your end date often turns a hesitant employer into a willing one.
Highlight multi-cloud experience to broaden your employer pool
Engineers who can work across AWS, Azure, and GCP are harder to find and easier to justify sponsoring. Even if your primary experience is on one cloud, adding hands-on projects in another substantially increases the number of employers willing to invest in your long-term authorization.
Cloud Platform Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cloud Platform Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Cloud Platform Engineer positions almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the role typically falls under CIP codes for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Together, these conditions give you up to three years of total OPT authorization.
How do I find Cloud Platform Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can search Cloud Platform Engineer roles without manually screening out companies that don't sponsor. Larger cloud teams at enterprise technology companies and financial services firms tend to have established sponsorship processes. Roles explicitly requiring Terraform, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipeline experience are strong signals that the position supports specialty occupation classification.
Does a Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
In most cases, yes. Cloud Platform Engineer positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field meet the H-1B specialty occupation definition. The key requirement is that the degree must be a normal minimum for entry into the role, not just preferred. Job postings that list a specific technical degree as required rather than preferred are in the strongest position.
Can I work as a Cloud Platform Engineer on OPT if my degree is in electrical engineering rather than computer science?
Yes. Electrical engineering is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and directly supports cloud infrastructure roles involving hardware-software integration, embedded systems, or network architecture. The degree-to-job relationship needs to be reasonable but does not need to be an exact match. A cloud role requiring network fundamentals, systems architecture, or hardware-layer knowledge maps well to an electrical engineering background.
What should I tell an employer who is concerned about the H-1B lottery after my OPT expires?
With STEM OPT, you have up to three years of post-graduation work authorization, which typically covers at least two H-1B cap registration cycles. Employers who miss the lottery in year one can try again in year two before your OPT expires. Some cloud employers also use cap-exempt research institution arrangements or explore O-1A classification for engineers with strong publication or open-source contribution records as a fallback.