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Java remains one of the most widely used programming languages in enterprise software development, financial systems, and large-scale backend infrastructure, and employers hiring Java developers consistently rank among the most active H-1B visa sponsors. OPT students with strong Java fundamentals and experience in frameworks like Spring Boot are well-positioned across IT services, fintech, healthcare technology, and e-commerce.
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Get Access To All JobsMust Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong experience in RPA
- Strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot Microservice
- Proficiency with Spring Boot microservice development and integration
- Experience in EKS and Docker
- Experience in Kafka message broker
- Experience in AWS cloud
- Experience in Log4j, JUnit testing or any other unit testing framework
- Experience in NoSQL Database like MongoDB
- Experience in RDBMS like PostgreSQL, Aurora
- Exposure on JIRA, GIT, JENKINS, CI/CD pipeline
- Experience in Web Services (SOAP and REST), Micro Services
- Experience in Cloud technology like AWS experience, Kubernetes, ECS
- Experience in Apache Kafka framework and implementation
- Strong knowledge Architectural design and Microservice design patterns
- Experience in Gateway integration and API platform like MuleSoft
- Exposure in ReactJS is nice to have
- Experience in API and application security like OAuth and SSO
- Testing, debugging and coordination with other stakeholders
- Experience in performance tuning
- Coordinating with UI developer and backend developer for integration
- Working in Continuous delivery environment
- Playing a role of technical lead and coordinate with other stakeholders
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Roles & responsibilities
- Ability to work with clients to design customer journeys, and associate data models
- Extensive experience with Marketing Cloud Studios Builders, most importantly Email Studio, Content Builder, Journey Builder and Automation Studio, and ideally also Cloud Pages and Mobile Studio
- Conceptual understanding, to be able to establish data models, work with APIs and configurations
- Should be able to explain Architecture and have overall idea about the implementation
- Works to achieve multi-year program deadlines, scope, and overall program benefits
- Defines multiple program strategies based on business demand and return on investment expectations
- Partner with customer leadership on establishing effective change & communication plan, information distribution, and cross-CoSA collaboration
- Enforces the agile process workflow and holds individual team members accountable for responsibilities and commitments
- Anticipates challenges, identifies risks, and recommends mitigations and solutions
- Owns and drives those solutions
- Encourages and coaches teams to be self-accountable and self-empowered
- Leads key Agile meetings such as Scrum workshops to shape discussions and share best-in-class practices
- Impeccable communication and time management skills, and expertise in project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year
Location
Plano, TX
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
410208
Desired Skills
RPA Developer
Salary Range
$130,000-$150,000 a year
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong experience in RPA
- Strong expertise with Java and Spring Boot Microservice
- Proficiency with Spring Boot microservice development and integration
- Experience in EKS and Docker
- Experience in Kafka message broker
- Experience in AWS cloud
- Experience in Log4j, JUnit testing or any other unit testing framework
- Experience in NoSQL Database like MongoDB
- Experience in RDBMS like PostgreSQL, Aurora
- Exposure on JIRA, GIT, JENKINS, CI/CD pipeline
- Experience in Web Services (SOAP and REST), Micro Services
- Experience in Cloud technology like AWS experience, Kubernetes, ECS
- Experience in Apache Kafka framework and implementation
- Strong knowledge Architectural design and Microservice design patterns
- Experience in Gateway integration and API platform like MuleSoft
- Exposure in ReactJS is nice to have
- Experience in API and application security like OAuth and SSO
- Testing, debugging and coordination with other stakeholders
- Experience in performance tuning
- Coordinating with UI developer and backend developer for integration
- Working in Continuous delivery environment
- Playing a role of technical lead and coordinate with other stakeholders
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Roles & responsibilities
- Ability to work with clients to design customer journeys, and associate data models
- Extensive experience with Marketing Cloud Studios Builders, most importantly Email Studio, Content Builder, Journey Builder and Automation Studio, and ideally also Cloud Pages and Mobile Studio
- Conceptual understanding, to be able to establish data models, work with APIs and configurations
- Should be able to explain Architecture and have overall idea about the implementation
- Works to achieve multi-year program deadlines, scope, and overall program benefits
- Defines multiple program strategies based on business demand and return on investment expectations
- Partner with customer leadership on establishing effective change & communication plan, information distribution, and cross-CoSA collaboration
- Enforces the agile process workflow and holds individual team members accountable for responsibilities and commitments
- Anticipates challenges, identifies risks, and recommends mitigations and solutions
- Owns and drives those solutions
- Encourages and coaches teams to be self-accountable and self-empowered
- Leads key Agile meetings such as Scrum workshops to shape discussions and share best-in-class practices
- Impeccable communication and time management skills, and expertise in project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year
Location
Plano, TX
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
410208
Desired Skills
RPA Developer
Salary Range
$130,000-$150,000 a year
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Get Access To All JobsJava Jobs for OPT Students: Job Search Tips
Java development is one of the most actively sponsored fields for H-1B
Enterprise technology, financial services, and consulting firms regularly sponsor Java developers for H-1B visas. Starting your search with employers who have a history of H-1B filings in software development gives you a clearer path from OPT to long-term status.
Confirm E-Verify status before accepting any Java role
Most Java developer roles qualify under STEM OPT, but the employer still needs to be E-Verify enrolled for the extension to apply. Confirming this early protects your ability to extend your work authorization by 24 months.
Enterprise Java skills are in consistent demand across industries
Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native Java development are sought across banking, insurance, healthcare, and technology. Positioning your skills around enterprise Java frameworks makes your profile relevant across multiple industries, not just tech.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates production-ready code
U.S. employers hiring Java developers want to see code they can evaluate. A well-documented portfolio with clean architecture and real use cases helps bridge the gap when U.S. work experience is limited.
Staffing firms that place Java developers can be useful but require care
Some staffing and consulting firms specialize in placing OPT students in Java developer roles on client projects. These arrangements can work well, but confirm the employer of record is E-Verify enrolled and that the role directly relates to your degree before accepting.
Factor in your OPT timeline when negotiating your start date
Java roles often involve a technical screening process that takes several weeks. Starting your applications early, ideally one to two months before your OPT begins, gives you time to complete interviews and have an offer in place when your authorization arrives.
Java Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Java developer roles qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, Java development roles are a direct application of computer science and software engineering degrees, which are STEM-designated. As long as your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your role connects to your technical degree, Java developer positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives you up to three years to grow in the role and transition to H-1B sponsorship.
Which industries hire the most Java developers on OPT?
Financial services, healthcare technology, e-commerce, IT consulting, and telecommunications are the industries with the highest demand for Java developers. Enterprise-scale applications in banking, insurance, and hospital systems rely heavily on Java backend infrastructure. IT consulting firms that build and maintain these systems for large clients are among the most consistent OPT hirers for Java roles.
What Java skills should I highlight when applying for OPT jobs?
Core Java proficiency alongside the Spring and Spring Boot frameworks, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, and SQL database experience are the most commonly requested skill combinations. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and containerization tools like Docker adds meaningful value. Demonstrating these skills through GitHub projects or prior internship work makes your candidacy concrete rather than credential-only.
Is Java knowledge alone enough to get an OPT job, or do I need additional skills?
Java fundamentals are a strong foundation, but employers increasingly expect a broader set of adjacent skills. Version control with Git, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and at least one database technology are expected in most roles. The more of this adjacent stack you can demonstrate, the faster you move through the hiring process and the more types of roles become available to you during your OPT period.
Can I work as a Java contractor on OPT?
During standard 12-month OPT, contract arrangements are possible if the work is directly related to your degree. On STEM OPT, you must have a direct employer-employee relationship where your employer, not a client, supervises your work. Joining an IT consulting firm as a full-time employee rather than working as an independent contractor keeps you compliant while still allowing you to work on projects at various client organizations.
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