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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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InvoiceCloud is a fast-growing fintech leader recognized with 20 major awards in 2025, including USA TODAY and Boston Globe Top Workplaces, multiple SaaS Awards wins for Best Solution for Finance and FinTech, and national customer service honors from Stevie and the Business Intelligence Group. Judges also highlighted our mission to reduce digital exclusion and restore simplicity and dignity to how people pay for essential services, as well as our leadership in AI maturity and responsible innovation. It’s an award-winning, purpose-driven environment where top talent thrives. To learn more, visit InvoiceCloud.com.
Job Details:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of Azure-native infrastructure powering InvoiceCloud’s enterprise SaaS platform.
In this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and supporting services, assist with infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, and support Azure networking and security configurations under the guidance of senior engineers.
You will collaborate closely with application teams running Windows/IIS and .NET workloads, assist with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and help maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. As part of the on-call rotation, you will participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, developing the skills necessary to independently manage production systems over time.
This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to deepen expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and platform reliability within a high-availability SaaS environment.
Success Profile:
At InvoiceCloud, success is anchored in our core competencies—which guide how every employee delivers impact.
Results Driven
- Support reliable AKS platforms and Azure infrastructure that meet defined availability, performance, and security objectives.
- Execute infrastructure changes via CI/CD pipelines with proper peer review and testing.
- Contribute to incident resolution efforts and document findings to support continuous improvement.
Takes Ownership
- Maintain and enhance Terraform modules and infrastructure configurations under established patterns and standards.
- Take responsibility for assigned services, ensuring configurations are secure, documented, and monitored.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and escalate risks appropriately.
Drives Efficiency
- Contribute to reusable, secure-by-default Terraform modules and automation scripts.
- Assist in automating operational tasks such as scaling, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Help refine observability dashboards and alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
Innovative
- Stay current with Azure and Kubernetes capabilities and suggest practical improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted tooling to draft runbooks, summarize incident findings, and accelerate troubleshooting workflows.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects under senior guidance.
Requirements
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure fundamentals and core services.
- Foundational understanding of Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity).
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring/logging concepts; Azure Monitor familiarity preferred.
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server and IIS environments preferred.
- Exposure to .NET applications is a plus.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Base Compensation Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD
Base salary is one component of total compensation. Employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commission. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. The above represents the expected base compensation range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider many factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
InvoiceCloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
If you require a disability-related or religious accommodation during the application or recruitment process, and wish to discuss possible adjustments, please contact jobs@invoicecloud.com.
Click here to review InvoiceCloud’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
For recruitment agencies: InvoiceCloud does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other company location. InvoiceCloud is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
About InvoiceCloud:
InvoiceCloud is a fast-growing fintech leader recognized with 20 major awards in 2025, including USA TODAY and Boston Globe Top Workplaces, multiple SaaS Awards wins for Best Solution for Finance and FinTech, and national customer service honors from Stevie and the Business Intelligence Group. Judges also highlighted our mission to reduce digital exclusion and restore simplicity and dignity to how people pay for essential services, as well as our leadership in AI maturity and responsible innovation. It’s an award-winning, purpose-driven environment where top talent thrives. To learn more, visit InvoiceCloud.com.
Job Details:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of Azure-native infrastructure powering InvoiceCloud’s enterprise SaaS platform.
In this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and supporting services, assist with infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, and support Azure networking and security configurations under the guidance of senior engineers.
You will collaborate closely with application teams running Windows/IIS and .NET workloads, assist with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and help maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. As part of the on-call rotation, you will participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, developing the skills necessary to independently manage production systems over time.
This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to deepen expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and platform reliability within a high-availability SaaS environment.
Success Profile:
At InvoiceCloud, success is anchored in our core competencies—which guide how every employee delivers impact.
Results Driven
- Support reliable AKS platforms and Azure infrastructure that meet defined availability, performance, and security objectives.
- Execute infrastructure changes via CI/CD pipelines with proper peer review and testing.
- Contribute to incident resolution efforts and document findings to support continuous improvement.
Takes Ownership
- Maintain and enhance Terraform modules and infrastructure configurations under established patterns and standards.
- Take responsibility for assigned services, ensuring configurations are secure, documented, and monitored.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and escalate risks appropriately.
Drives Efficiency
- Contribute to reusable, secure-by-default Terraform modules and automation scripts.
- Assist in automating operational tasks such as scaling, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Help refine observability dashboards and alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
Innovative
- Stay current with Azure and Kubernetes capabilities and suggest practical improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted tooling to draft runbooks, summarize incident findings, and accelerate troubleshooting workflows.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects under senior guidance.
Requirements
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure fundamentals and core services.
- Foundational understanding of Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity).
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring/logging concepts; Azure Monitor familiarity preferred.
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server and IIS environments preferred.
- Exposure to .NET applications is a plus.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Base Compensation Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD
Base salary is one component of total compensation. Employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commission. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. The above represents the expected base compensation range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider many factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
InvoiceCloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
If you require a disability-related or religious accommodation during the application or recruitment process, and wish to discuss possible adjustments, please contact jobs@invoicecloud.com.
Click here to review InvoiceCloud’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
For recruitment agencies: InvoiceCloud does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other company location. InvoiceCloud is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
How to Get Visa 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 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.
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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.
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