OPT Enterprise Data Architect Jobs
Enterprise Data Architect jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or support STEM OPT extension, since the role falls squarely under CIP code 11.0101. Most hiring happens at large enterprises with established immigration programs, and your 60-day job search window makes early outreach to those employers essential.
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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 Enterprise Data Architect
Target enterprises with dedicated immigration programs
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology companies like banks and insurers typically have immigration counsel on retainer. These employers process H-1B visa sponsorships routinely, making them far more likely to extend OPT and sponsor your transition.
Lead with your data governance and cloud architecture credentials
Hiring managers for this role prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Snowflake. Certifications in cloud architecture signal you can contribute immediately, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your work authorization.
Frame your OPT timeline around the H-1B cap registration window
H-1B registration opens each March for October 1 start dates. If your STEM OPT extension is active, you have up to three years of runway. Knowing this timeline lets you negotiate start dates and reassure employers the transition is manageable.
Pursue STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires
Enterprise Data Architect roles fall under STEM-eligible CIP codes. Filing your STEM OPT extension early gives you a 24-month extension and continuous work authorization, which removes one of the biggest concerns employers cite when evaluating international candidates.
Build your case around enterprise-scale project outcomes
Quantify the data infrastructure you have designed: number of data sources integrated, query performance improvements, or cost reductions achieved. Concrete business outcomes make sponsorship conversations easier because they demonstrate clear return on the employer's investment in your authorization.
Identify decision-makers beyond the recruiter early in the process
Sponsorship decisions often involve HR, legal, and the hiring manager simultaneously. Reaching the hiring manager directly and explaining your OPT and STEM extension eligibility early prevents deals from dying in HR screening before a technical decision-maker ever reviews your profile.
Enterprise Data Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Enterprise Data Architect role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Enterprise Data Architect positions typically fall under CIP code 11.0101 (Computer and Information Sciences) or 14.0901 (Computer Engineering), both of which are on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. To qualify, your degree must match one of those codes and your employer must enroll in E-Verify. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find Enterprise Data Architect jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor work visas, so you are not wasting applications on roles that will reject you at the authorization stage. Enterprise data roles with sponsorship tend to cluster in financial services, healthcare IT, and large technology companies, all of which are well represented on the platform.
Will my OPT status hold up if the Enterprise Data Architect role involves consulting or client sites?
OPT requires a direct employment relationship with the sponsoring employer. If you are placed at client sites as a third-party consultant, that arrangement can jeopardize your OPT authorization because USCIS and ICE look for a genuine employer-employee relationship. Roles at the enterprise itself, rather than staffing or consulting intermediaries, are the safest structure for maintaining valid OPT status.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I am laid off from an Enterprise Data Architect position?
You enter a 60-day grace period the day your employment ends. During that window you must either find a new qualifying OPT employer, change to another visa status, or depart the United States. Report the job loss to your DSO immediately so they can update your SEVIS record. Starting your next job search on day one of the grace period, not day 59, is critical given how long enterprise hiring cycles typically run.
Can I work as a contract or 1099 Enterprise Data Architect on OPT?
Self-employment and independent contracting are technically permissible on OPT, but only if you can demonstrate a genuine business with multiple clients and real employer-employee control. In practice, most DSOs and immigration attorneys advise against it because USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements closely. A W-2 position with a single employer offering full sponsorship is significantly safer and easier to document for any future visa petition.