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IT Programmer jobs are among the most actively sponsored OPT roles in the U.S., with strong demand across software development, systems programming, and enterprise applications. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you meaningful runway to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The Analyst is responsible for independently designing, coding and support of complex computer applications which increase Customer Service, quality, market share and decrease cost of UC Health. Provides efficient and effective code development. Works with users to define information flow, reports and data requirements. Writes specifications, develops and documents operational procedures, tests software and coordinates software installations related to the Organization's Oracle ERP Fusion system.
System Definition:
- Effectively interacts with vendors and/or users to define and validate system requirements including hardware and software requirements
- Provides clear and complete functional application and/or technical specifications effectively interacts with vendors to evaluate, select products and integrate them into UC Health Systems
- Designs error free and comprehensive logical and/or physical databases, tables and interfaces
- Provides information and designs for testing applications and contingency plans
System Support:
- Design, develop, and maintain Oracle ERP Fusion interfaces.
- Create technical specifications for system enhancements and integration based on user requirements
- Monitor and support production systems, interfaces, batch jobs, and nightly processes.
- Troubleshoot application, database, and interface issues; provide timely problem resolution.
- Develop and execute unit testing to complete data validation and code verification.
- Ensure compliance with change management and IT governance processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and end users
- Contribute to project planning, resource estimation, and status reporting.
System Development:
- Independently performs complete testing of software and validates system requirements are met, including data and code verification
- Independently develops and performs complex comprehensive test plans including data reasonability and code verification
- Independently develops complete systems documentation
- Provides complex error free program code/scripts and/or database/table/interface design or setup
- Provides documented solution alternatives to problems/issues
- Follow-up to ensure programs/databases/interfaces meets business needs
Support:
- Provides input to integration specifications
- Provides task level detail for project plans
- Coordinates effectively with team members, other teams' members, users and vendors
- Provides or assists with resource estimates
- Documents and facilitates issue resolution
- Raise issues to the appropriate level
- Provides accurate and timely individual status report
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff
- Provides consults to IT staff
- Ensures that change management procedures are followed
- Provides accurate and timely individual status reports and timesheets
- Monitors, updates and enters new incidents as required
Customer Relationships:
- Develops consensus within user community
- Encourages and displays actions that result in high client satisfaction
- Provides effective written and verbal communication to end users
- Provides consults to end users
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience: Two or more years' experience in programming or analysis in a PC, Client Server or mainframe environment required. At start of the employment, the employee will be required to become Oracle OIC certified within 6 months.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong skills in SQL coding
- API and Web Services (REST/SOAP)
- System testing, QA, and validation
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- BI Publisher knowledge
- Knowledge of HCM Extracts
- Production support and incident management
- Technical documentation
- Change management
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
IT Programmer Analyst, Full Time, First Shift
The Analyst is responsible for independently designing, coding and support of complex computer applications which increase Customer Service, quality, market share and decrease cost of UC Health. Provides efficient and effective code development. Works with users to define information flow, reports and data requirements. Writes specifications, develops and documents operational procedures, tests software and coordinates software installations related to the Organization's Oracle ERP Fusion system.
System Definition:
- Effectively interacts with vendors and/or users to define and validate system requirements including hardware and software requirements
- Provides clear and complete functional application and/or technical specifications effectively interacts with vendors to evaluate, select products and integrate them into UC Health Systems
- Designs error free and comprehensive logical and/or physical databases, tables and interfaces
- Provides information and designs for testing applications and contingency plans
System Support:
- Design, develop, and maintain Oracle ERP Fusion interfaces.
- Create technical specifications for system enhancements and integration based on user requirements
- Monitor and support production systems, interfaces, batch jobs, and nightly processes.
- Troubleshoot application, database, and interface issues; provide timely problem resolution.
- Develop and execute unit testing to complete data validation and code verification.
- Ensure compliance with change management and IT governance processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and end users
- Contribute to project planning, resource estimation, and status reporting.
System Development:
- Independently performs complete testing of software and validates system requirements are met, including data and code verification
- Independently develops and performs complex comprehensive test plans including data reasonability and code verification
- Independently develops complete systems documentation
- Provides complex error free program code/scripts and/or database/table/interface design or setup
- Provides documented solution alternatives to problems/issues
- Follow-up to ensure programs/databases/interfaces meets business needs
Support:
- Provides input to integration specifications
- Provides task level detail for project plans
- Coordinates effectively with team members, other teams' members, users and vendors
- Provides or assists with resource estimates
- Documents and facilitates issue resolution
- Raise issues to the appropriate level
- Provides accurate and timely individual status report
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff
- Provides consults to IT staff
- Ensures that change management procedures are followed
- Provides accurate and timely individual status reports and timesheets
- Monitors, updates and enters new incidents as required
Customer Relationships:
- Develops consensus within user community
- Encourages and displays actions that result in high client satisfaction
- Provides effective written and verbal communication to end users
- Provides consults to end users
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience: Two or more years' experience in programming or analysis in a PC, Client Server or mainframe environment required. At start of the employment, the employee will be required to become Oracle OIC certified within 6 months.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong skills in SQL coding
- API and Web Services (REST/SOAP)
- System testing, QA, and validation
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
- BI Publisher knowledge
- Knowledge of HCM Extracts
- Production support and incident management
- Technical documentation
- Change management
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in IT Programmer
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
IT Programmer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related CIP-coded field. Confirm your degree qualifies before applying to maximize your authorization window.
Frame your resume around quantifiable engineering output
Hiring managers for programmer roles want to see specific technologies, languages, and measurable results. List languages like Python, Java, or C++, and quantify outcomes such as reduced load times or automated workflows to stand out immediately.
Apply to mid-size technology companies first
Mid-size firms often have more flexibility in sponsorship decisions than large enterprises with rigid HR policies. They also move faster, which matters when your OPT authorization has a defined end date that shapes your timeline.
Report your job within 10 days of starting
F-1 students on OPT must update their employer information in the SEVIS portal within 10 days of beginning work. Failing to report your IT Programmer role on time puts your status at risk and can affect future visa applications.
Disclose OPT status early in the interview process
Bringing up your authorization status before an offer is made avoids wasted time on both sides. Most IT employers who sponsor visas appreciate transparency and will confirm their willingness to support your H-1B petition during early conversations.
IT Programmer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do IT Programmer jobs commonly sponsor OPT students?
Yes, IT Programmer roles are among the most frequently sponsored positions in the U.S. job market. Technology companies of all sizes regularly file H-1B petitions for programmers, and many actively recruit OPT students. Migrate Mate lists IT Programmer jobs from employers with verified sponsorship history, making it easier to focus your search on realistic opportunities.
Does an IT Programmer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, but eligibility depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or another STEM-designated field, and the employer is E-Verify registered, you can apply for the 24-month extension. This gives you up to 36 months of OPT total, significantly increasing your H-1B sponsorship window.
What programming languages do employers expect OPT candidates to know?
Demand varies by role, but Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++ appear consistently across IT Programmer job postings. Backend roles often prioritize Java or Python, while full-stack positions commonly require JavaScript frameworks. Familiarity with SQL and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure also strengthens your candidacy significantly. Tailor your resume to match the specific stack listed in each posting.
How much time does it take for an employer to start the H-1B process for an IT Programmer?
The H-1B lottery opens each April for an October 1 start date, so the timing depends on where you are in your OPT period. Employers typically begin filing Labor Condition Applications two to three months before the April registration window. If you start an IT Programmer role in mid-OPT, your employer has roughly one full cycle to register you before your authorization expires.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT as an IT Programmer?
Yes, contract and staffing arrangements are permitted on OPT, but they require careful documentation. Your employer of record must be clearly identified in SEVIS, and the work must be directly related to your degree field. Some staffing arrangements have faced USCIS scrutiny at the H-1B stage, so confirm that the end client and staffing agency are both comfortable supporting a future sponsorship petition.