OPT Data Architect Jobs
Data Architect roles on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B visa, as the position consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Most roles demand proficiency in cloud platforms, data modeling, and enterprise architecture. STEM OPT extensions are widely available for this role, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for data architecture, integration, design, and development. They deliver modern business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing solutions for the enterprise. This role ensures optimal and scalable solutions and provides guidance on data conversion, migration, quality, and load performance. The Enterprise Data Architect works with customers to gather, review, and interpret business and technical requirements. They understand use case targets. This role trains and helps less experienced developers and analysts. They mentor in methodologies and processes and streamline development for faster delivery.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Develops strategic data architecture for enterprise data warehouses used for analytics and healthcare use cases.
- Develops database and data solutions by designing data architectures. This includes business architecture definition, data storage, data analytics, data transformation, and data access.
- Provides leadership in designing, deploying, and converting complex data solutions. This includes data validation, UAT, and Data Quality practices.
- Responsible for validating data quality and integrating all data architecture components. Capture necessary data architecture metrics for benchmarking and trending to improve process quality and related artifacts.
- Examines detailed end user specifications which includes architecting, designing and developing solutions to accommodate business requirements.
- Accountable for creation and communication of data architecture, data integration, profiling standards and best practices.
- Assists developers and analysts in the design and profiling, provides training and learning opportunities.
- Establishes and participates in data management processes including data lineage, data profiling, data quality management and governance.
- Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.
Key Success Factors
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Data Integration using tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Oracle Data Integrator, or similar.
- Minimum 6 years of database development experience using SQL and PL/SQL with strong knowledge of analytical functions.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in architecture and design of Enterprise Data Warehouse environments.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare industry experience.
- Strong understanding of database tuning, data access, data manipulation, SQL, and physical storage.
- Experience developing and executing database security policies, procedures, auditing, authentication, authorization, and encryption methods.
- Experience supporting technology strategy and roadmap initiatives.
- Experience conducting code reviews and designing/developing unit test plans.
- Ability to evaluate organizational technology needs and recommend improvements, new tools, and software upgrades.
- Healthcare data model experience preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 7 Years of Experience
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Enterprise Data Architect is responsible for data architecture, integration, design, and development. They deliver modern business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing solutions for the enterprise. This role ensures optimal and scalable solutions and provides guidance on data conversion, migration, quality, and load performance. The Enterprise Data Architect works with customers to gather, review, and interpret business and technical requirements. They understand use case targets. This role trains and helps less experienced developers and analysts. They mentor in methodologies and processes and streamline development for faster delivery.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Develops strategic data architecture for enterprise data warehouses used for analytics and healthcare use cases.
- Develops database and data solutions by designing data architectures. This includes business architecture definition, data storage, data analytics, data transformation, and data access.
- Provides leadership in designing, deploying, and converting complex data solutions. This includes data validation, UAT, and Data Quality practices.
- Responsible for validating data quality and integrating all data architecture components. Capture necessary data architecture metrics for benchmarking and trending to improve process quality and related artifacts.
- Examines detailed end user specifications which includes architecting, designing and developing solutions to accommodate business requirements.
- Accountable for creation and communication of data architecture, data integration, profiling standards and best practices.
- Assists developers and analysts in the design and profiling, provides training and learning opportunities.
- Establishes and participates in data management processes including data lineage, data profiling, data quality management and governance.
- Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.
Key Success Factors
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Data Integration using tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Oracle Data Integrator, or similar.
- Minimum 6 years of database development experience using SQL and PL/SQL with strong knowledge of analytical functions.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in architecture and design of Enterprise Data Warehouse environments.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare industry experience.
- Strong understanding of database tuning, data access, data manipulation, SQL, and physical storage.
- Experience developing and executing database security policies, procedures, auditing, authentication, authorization, and encryption methods.
- Experience supporting technology strategy and roadmap initiatives.
- Experience conducting code reviews and designing/developing unit test plans.
- Ability to evaluate organizational technology needs and recommend improvements, new tools, and software upgrades.
- Healthcare data model experience preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 7 Years of Experience
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Data Architect
Target employers with a STEM OPT track record
Companies that have hired data architects on OPT before understand the authorization timeline and STEM extension process. Look for organizations with dedicated immigration support teams, as they're far more likely to navigate H-1B visa sponsorship without hesitation.
Lead with your data stack, not your visa status
Hiring managers at the senior architect level care about your cloud platform expertise, data modeling methodology, and past system scale. Establish technical credibility first. Sponsorship conversations land better once a hiring manager already wants you on the team.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Data Architect roles almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Address the H-1B timeline early with employers
Data Architect is a well-established specialty occupation, which strengthens H-1B petition approval odds. Raising this proactively with employers signals preparation, not desperation, and lets both sides plan around the April filing and October start timeline.
Prioritize large enterprises and consultancies
Firms like the Big Four, major cloud consultancies, and Fortune 500 technology organizations sponsor data architects regularly. Their in-house immigration counsel and established processes reduce friction compared to smaller companies encountering OPT sponsorship for the first time.
Document your architecture work with measurable outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify the hire for an H-1B petition. Portfolio pieces that show data pipeline scale, latency improvements, or cost reductions give the company concrete evidence supporting the specialty occupation classification and wage level determination.
Data Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes. Data Architect is one of the more straightforward H-1B specialty occupation classifications because USCIS consistently recognizes it as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. The role's technical complexity and degree-specific requirements satisfy the specialty occupation standard without significant evidentiary challenges.
Can I work as a Data Architect on STEM OPT?
Yes, provided your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code. Most degrees in computer science, data science, information systems, or software engineering qualify. The STEM OPT extension gives you an additional 24 months of work authorization beyond your initial 12-month OPT period, for up to 36 months total. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before you apply.
How do I find Data Architect jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is a non-starter. Data Architect positions on the platform are sourced from employers familiar with the OPT and H-1B process, which significantly shortens the sponsorship conversation during interviews.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition by the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start date, and your OPT expires between April and September, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. You can continue working legally for the same employer throughout that period without interruption, as long as the petition remains pending or is approved.
Do smaller startups typically sponsor Data Architects on OPT?
Some do, but it's less common than at larger enterprises. Startups without in-house legal teams often lack experience with the H-1B process, which creates risk for your timeline. If you're considering a startup, ask early whether they've sponsored H-1B petitions before and whether they have an immigration attorney relationship in place.