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Database Developer jobs are consistently among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position, and the role qualifies as a STEM occupation, giving you up to 36 months of OPT work authorization to secure long-term sponsorship.
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At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
INTRODUCTION
At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Database Developer
Lead with your database specialization
Employers distinguish between SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native database developers. Naming your stack in your resume headline and summary signals immediate fit and reduces the friction employers feel about OPT sponsorship for a specialized hire.
Target companies with active data infrastructure investment
Organizations scaling their data warehouses, migrating to cloud databases, or building analytics platforms have genuine hiring urgency. That urgency makes sponsorship conversations easier than approaching employers without a clear, active database development need.
Highlight performance optimization work
Query tuning, index optimization, and stored procedure development are high-value skills that differentiate you from generalist developers. Quantify the impact wherever possible, such as reduced query run times or improved throughput, to strengthen your case for sponsorship.
Address your OPT timeline early in the process
Recruiters often screen out OPT candidates late in the process due to timeline surprises. Mentioning your STEM OPT end date and H-1B eligibility upfront saves time for both sides and shows you understand the sponsorship process.
Pursue employers with established H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored database developers before have legal counsel, internal processes, and budget already in place. These employers move faster and more confidently through sponsorship than those sponsoring for the first time.
Build fluency in cloud database platforms
Proficiency in AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud Spanner significantly broadens your employer pool. Cloud migration projects create sustained database developer demand, and cloud skills are among the strongest signals for long-term sponsorship investment.
Database Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Developer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Database Developer roles fall under CIP code classifications tied to Computer and Information Sciences, which qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Combined with your initial 12 months, you get up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan with your DSO.
How commonly do employers sponsor H-1B visas for Database Developer positions?
Database development is a well-established specialty occupation under H-1B criteria, and the role has a strong sponsorship history across financial services, healthcare, technology, and enterprise software companies. Employers building or maintaining large-scale data systems sponsor regularly because the technical requirements are specific enough to justify the petition. Searching Migrate Mate filters for roles that are actively open to OPT and H-1B candidates.
Can I work as a Database Developer on OPT if my degree is in a related field like Information Systems or Computer Engineering?
Yes. USCIS evaluates H-1B specialty occupation based on whether there is a direct relationship between your degree and the role, not whether the titles match exactly. Information Systems, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering degrees all support Database Developer petitions. Your coursework in data modeling, SQL, or database management systems strengthens that connection and should be documented carefully.
What should I do if a Database Developer role does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship?
Many employers omit sponsorship language from job postings, particularly for technical roles where they expect to sponsor qualified candidates. It is reasonable to raise the question after the first interview when mutual interest is established. Framing it clearly, stating your authorization type, your STEM OPT end date, and your H-1B eligibility, removes ambiguity and helps employers make a fast decision.
Are contract or consulting Database Developer positions a viable option during OPT?
Contract roles through a staffing agency are permitted on OPT as long as the work directly relates to your degree and you maintain proper authorization. However, these positions rarely lead to H-1B sponsorship because the end client, not the staffing firm, typically drives hiring decisions. If long-term sponsorship is your goal, direct-hire roles at companies with active data teams are a more reliable path.