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Content Developer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in communications, English, marketing, or instructional design. Your OPT work authorization lets you work full-time for any employer whose role aligns with your degree field, with STEM OPT extension available if your program qualifies.
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Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Content Developer - Cloud Training role will combine a technical depth with instructional design skill to build engaging learning experiences developed around cloud services, cloud-native development, and emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for creating practical, developer-focused content from labs and tutorials to videos and instructor led sessions.
- Design, develop, and maintain developer-focused training content, including hands-on labs, tutorials, videos, presentations, and assessments.
- Deliver cloud training sessions to developers and technical audiences, both virtually and in-person.
- Translate complex cloud concepts into clear, engaging, and outcome-driven learning experiences.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to ensure training is interactive and effective.
- Keep all training materials up to date with the latest cloud features, services, and best practices.
- Manage course content in the 360Learning LMS (or similar) — publishing, reporting, and analyzing engagement.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and architects to validate technical accuracy.
- Contribute to a growing knowledge base of reusable content, templates, and training standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with cloud-native development, DevOps, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to be comfortable delivering live and recorded training.
- Understanding of instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, or Agile learning design).
- Ability to collaborate with developers and architects to ensure technical accuracy.
- Experience managing content end-to-end, from design and development to delivery and reporting.
- Knowledge of learning analytics, content versioning, and course performance tracking.
- Proven ability to create structured learning content that simplifies complex technical concepts.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Education, or in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum Required: 2+ years of experience in technical content development, training delivery, or developer education.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Preferred: Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CompTIA Cloud+, ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI) and data dashboards.
- Optional exposure to generative AI tools for learning content creation and code-based lab generation.
- Working knowledge of LMS platforms and learning delivery tools (e.g., 360Learning, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, or similar).
- Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools.
- Basic scripting or coding familiarity (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for lab automation or demos.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP).
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Content Developer - Cloud Training role will combine a technical depth with instructional design skill to build engaging learning experiences developed around cloud services, cloud-native development, and emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for creating practical, developer-focused content from labs and tutorials to videos and instructor led sessions.
- Design, develop, and maintain developer-focused training content, including hands-on labs, tutorials, videos, presentations, and assessments.
- Deliver cloud training sessions to developers and technical audiences, both virtually and in-person.
- Translate complex cloud concepts into clear, engaging, and outcome-driven learning experiences.
- Apply instructional design and adult learning principles to ensure training is interactive and effective.
- Keep all training materials up to date with the latest cloud features, services, and best practices.
- Manage course content in the 360Learning LMS (or similar) — publishing, reporting, and analyzing engagement.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and architects to validate technical accuracy.
- Contribute to a growing knowledge base of reusable content, templates, and training standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with cloud-native development, DevOps, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to be comfortable delivering live and recorded training.
- Understanding of instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, or Agile learning design).
- Ability to collaborate with developers and architects to ensure technical accuracy.
- Experience managing content end-to-end, from design and development to delivery and reporting.
- Knowledge of learning analytics, content versioning, and course performance tracking.
- Proven ability to create structured learning content that simplifies complex technical concepts.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Education, or in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum Required: 2+ years of experience in technical content development, training delivery, or developer education.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
- Preferred: Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CompTIA Cloud+, ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI) and data dashboards.
- Optional exposure to generative AI tools for learning content creation and code-based lab generation.
- Working knowledge of LMS platforms and learning delivery tools (e.g., 360Learning, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, or similar).
- Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools.
- Basic scripting or coding familiarity (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for lab automation or demos.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP).
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Content Developer
Frame your degree field precisely
Content Developer roles must connect to your degree field for OPT eligibility. A communications or marketing degree aligns clearly. If your degree is in a adjacent field like education or psychology, highlight how the role uses that specific training.
Target employers with structured onboarding
Larger companies and established content teams are more familiar with OPT paperwork requirements. They have HR processes for I-9 verification and work authorization documents, which reduces the friction of being your first OPT hire.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Content Developer hiring is portfolio-driven. Get your work samples in front of hiring managers before authorization questions arise. A strong portfolio reduces the likelihood that OPT status becomes a stumbling block during screening.
Clarify STEM OPT eligibility early
If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as computer science or data analytics with a content focus, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles that need longer timelines.
Mention your OPT timeline upfront
Employers weighing OPT candidates want to know how much authorized time remains. Stating your OPT end date and any extension eligibility early in conversations removes ambiguity and positions you as organized and transparent about your work authorization.
Target content roles at companies with visa sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas in the past are more likely to be comfortable hiring OPT workers and extending that relationship. Migrate Mate filters for sponsorship-friendly employers to help you focus your search.
Content Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Content Developer jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A Content Developer position at a company typically qualifies for graduates in communications, English, marketing, journalism, or instructional design. Your DSO confirms the match, but most content roles map cleanly to these programs. Roles in technical content or UX writing may also qualify for STEM OPT if your degree program carries a STEM designation.
Can I work as a Content Developer for a freelance or contract client on OPT?
Yes, but with conditions. USCIS requires that self-employment and contract work on OPT be directly related to your degree field, constitute at least 20 hours of work per week, and you must be actively developing a business or maintaining client relationships. Short-term gig projects without ongoing engagement generally don't satisfy OPT reporting requirements. Document your contracts and income carefully and report any changes to your DSO within 10 days.
How do I find Content Developer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Content Developer roles by visa sponsorship willingness and OPT compatibility. Many general job boards don't surface this information clearly, which wastes your application time. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers who have already indicated openness to candidates on work authorization.
Does a Content Developer role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as computer science, data science, or information systems, and the Content Developer role uses skills from that field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Instructional design roles sometimes qualify under education technology programs. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What documentation does an employer need to hire me as a Content Developer on OPT?
Your employer will need your Employment Authorization Document for I-9 verification. You should also provide your F-1 visa, passport, and I-20 with the OPT authorization page. Some employers unfamiliar with OPT may ask for additional documentation, so having a clear one-page explanation of OPT work authorization ready can speed up HR processing and reduce back-and-forth delays.