OPT Full Stack Application Development Jobs
Full Stack Application Development jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization timeline, whether you're on a 12-month STEM OPT extension or initial OPT. Most roles involve JavaScript frameworks, backend APIs, and cloud infrastructure, making them strong candidates for STEM OPT eligibility under CIP code 11.0201.
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Develops, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and maintains full-stack web applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Participates throughout the software development life cycle, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and supports assigned software applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries, working with senior team members as needed.
- Collaborates with business users and external partners to clarify requirements, identify constraints, and translate approved requirements into technical solutions.
- Collaborates with lead and senior developers on solution design and independently implements well-defined features, enhancements, and defect corrections.
- Investigates and resolves application incidents and defects, documenting root causes and corrective actions when appropriate.
- Identifies and communicates potential application risks, follows secure development practices, and complies with applicable security standards and organizational policies.
- Creates user-friendly interfaces used by internal and external customers.
- Creates and maintains automated unit and integration tests, prepares test data, and supports end users during acceptance testing and validation.
- Develops and maintains technical, operational, and user documentation for assigned applications, including configuration, deployment, support, and troubleshooting information.
Secondary Job Responsibilities:
1. Participates in on-call rotation and provides occasional after-hours application support.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1+ years of professional software development experience contributing to the successful delivery and support of software applications for internal and/or external customers across multiple release cycles. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Front-end and user-interface development experience is required.
Position requires experience applying professional software engineering practices across the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, application security, source control, build processes, testing, deployment, and DevOps. Candidates should have hands-on development experience with C#, ASP.NET, .NET 6 or later, Entity Framework Core, relational databases, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience designing or consuming Web APIs and building responsive web applications. Experience with React, Blazor, or a comparable front-end framework is required; familiarity with both React and Blazor is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly, document work, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Experience working in a PCI, HIPAA, or other regulated environment is preferred.
This description is intended to indicate the general responsibilities and level of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title, and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position should be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
Job Summary:
Develops, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and maintains full-stack web applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Participates throughout the software development life cycle, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and supports assigned software applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries, working with senior team members as needed.
- Collaborates with business users and external partners to clarify requirements, identify constraints, and translate approved requirements into technical solutions.
- Collaborates with lead and senior developers on solution design and independently implements well-defined features, enhancements, and defect corrections.
- Investigates and resolves application incidents and defects, documenting root causes and corrective actions when appropriate.
- Identifies and communicates potential application risks, follows secure development practices, and complies with applicable security standards and organizational policies.
- Creates user-friendly interfaces used by internal and external customers.
- Creates and maintains automated unit and integration tests, prepares test data, and supports end users during acceptance testing and validation.
- Develops and maintains technical, operational, and user documentation for assigned applications, including configuration, deployment, support, and troubleshooting information.
Secondary Job Responsibilities:
1. Participates in on-call rotation and provides occasional after-hours application support.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1+ years of professional software development experience contributing to the successful delivery and support of software applications for internal and/or external customers across multiple release cycles. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Front-end and user-interface development experience is required.
Position requires experience applying professional software engineering practices across the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, application security, source control, build processes, testing, deployment, and DevOps. Candidates should have hands-on development experience with C#, ASP.NET, .NET 6 or later, Entity Framework Core, relational databases, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience designing or consuming Web APIs and building responsive web applications. Experience with React, Blazor, or a comparable front-end framework is required; familiarity with both React and Blazor is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly, document work, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Experience working in a PCI, HIPAA, or other regulated environment is preferred.
This description is intended to indicate the general responsibilities and level of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title, and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position should be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Full Stack Application Development
Target STEM-designated employers first
Companies registered with E-Verify can extend your OPT by 24 months under STEM OPT. Prioritize employers who already have this infrastructure in place, as they're familiar with the reporting requirements and won't need to learn the process from scratch.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Full stack roles typically qualify under CIP codes like Computer Science (11.0101) or Computer Software Engineering (11.0201). Verify your specific degree program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can confidently tell employers you're STEM OPT eligible.
Apply before your OPT start date
Most hiring timelines run six to eight weeks. Submit applications at least two months before your current authorization expires so employers aren't rushed. Hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT are more likely to move forward when there's no deadline pressure.
Lead with your technical stack, not your visa status
In applications and interviews, let your proficiency in React, Node.js, or similar technologies do the work first. Address OPT status when asked or in the final interview stage, once you've already demonstrated clear value to the team.
Clarify OPT reporting requirements proactively
STEM OPT requires your employer to submit a training plan and provide progress reports. Walking a hiring manager through this process during late-stage interviews signals maturity and reduces friction, making it easier for companies without prior OPT experience to say yes.
Browse OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter for OPT sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces full stack roles from employers already open to OPT candidates, saving you time and reducing the frustration of applying to positions that quietly require permanent work authorization.
Full Stack Application Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do full stack development jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most full stack application development roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code, such as Computer Science (11.0101) or Software Engineering (11.0201). The job must also be directly related to your field of study. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I know if a full stack employer supports OPT?
For STEM OPT, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. You can ask HR directly whether they're E-Verify registered before investing time in the interview process. For initial 12-month OPT, any employer can hire you, but companies with prior OPT experience will be smoother to work with. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you're not guessing.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
You can work through a staffing agency on initial OPT, but STEM OPT has stricter rules. The employer of record must be E-Verify enrolled, and third-party placement arrangements face extra scrutiny from USCIS. Your training plan must accurately reflect where you're actually working and who supervises you. Consulting your DSO before accepting a contract role is strongly recommended.
What should I include in my STEM OPT training plan for a full stack role?
Your Form I-983 training plan should outline specific learning goals tied to your degree, such as building scalable APIs, implementing CI/CD pipelines, or developing proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Generic descriptions don't hold up well under USCIS review. Work with your employer's HR team to write goals that are concrete, measurable, and directly connected to your academic background.
How many hours per week must I work in a full stack role on OPT?
OPT requires at least 20 hours of work per week to maintain valid F-1 status. Full-time full stack positions typically exceed this threshold, but if you accept a part-time role, make sure it clears that minimum. For STEM OPT specifically, the 20-hour rule is enforced more rigorously, and falling below it can jeopardize your authorization and future H-1B visa eligibility.