OPT .NET Developer Jobs
F-1 OPT students with .NET skills are actively hired by U.S. employers across enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare tech. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to prove your value and build a path to H-1B visa sponsorship. Strong C# and ASP.NET experience makes you a competitive candidate.
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The role requires the design, development and implementation of applications which provide solutions to business problems. A .Net Developer will be expected to undertake such duties as; Need to evaluate the performance of an application, testing and debugging software solutions, Ability to adapt learn new technologies as per business requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Build web applications using industry standards that include building Single Page Applications (SPA).
- Create and consume REST API’s and document the created API’s.
- Perform Unit and Integration Testing of the application for both Backend and Frontend.
- Monitor error logs and is proactive in resolving issues before it becomes a work stoppage.
- Continuous development through training and mentorship programs.
- Write SQL Queries based on the requirement and analyze them for performance enhancements.
- Work with customers domain experts to identify issues, find the root cause of the problems.
You meet our “must haves” for this role if:
- Graduate degree or undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Development or equivalent experience.
- 0-3 years of software development with strong knowledge of the software development life cycle.
- Need to have a strong understanding on Object-Oriented Programing Language concepts in any of the programming languages such as Java, C#, C++ etc.
- Having experience on Front-End technologies like HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Experience on relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle or MySQL.
- Possess good problem-solving skills and excellent debugging skills.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the responsibilities on coding, testing, and implementation of solutions within established standards and documentation guidelines.
- Must be an outstanding communicator, self-motivated and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
Plus, if you meet any of this requirement:
- Experience in Front-End technologies like Angular 8, TypeScript, Bootstrap.
- Experience with Cloud technologies - Azure.
- Working experience on Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure with source control tools (GitHub, TortoiseSVN and TFS).
Note that the details in this post apply to the final stage of the position. The role begins as an unpaid internship, with qualified interns having the opportunity to transition into a compensated full-time position by actively engaging in a billable project from Antra's client or end client. Full time salary range between $65,000 - $70,000 plus benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sterling, VA 20166
Full Stack Developer
The role requires the design, development and implementation of applications which provide solutions to business problems. A .Net Developer will be expected to undertake such duties as; Need to evaluate the performance of an application, testing and debugging software solutions, Ability to adapt learn new technologies as per business requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Build web applications using industry standards that include building Single Page Applications (SPA).
- Create and consume REST API’s and document the created API’s.
- Perform Unit and Integration Testing of the application for both Backend and Frontend.
- Monitor error logs and is proactive in resolving issues before it becomes a work stoppage.
- Continuous development through training and mentorship programs.
- Write SQL Queries based on the requirement and analyze them for performance enhancements.
- Work with customers domain experts to identify issues, find the root cause of the problems.
You meet our “must haves” for this role if:
- Graduate degree or undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Development or equivalent experience.
- 0-3 years of software development with strong knowledge of the software development life cycle.
- Need to have a strong understanding on Object-Oriented Programing Language concepts in any of the programming languages such as Java, C#, C++ etc.
- Having experience on Front-End technologies like HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Experience on relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle or MySQL.
- Possess good problem-solving skills and excellent debugging skills.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the responsibilities on coding, testing, and implementation of solutions within established standards and documentation guidelines.
- Must be an outstanding communicator, self-motivated and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
Plus, if you meet any of this requirement:
- Experience in Front-End technologies like Angular 8, TypeScript, Bootstrap.
- Experience with Cloud technologies - Azure.
- Working experience on Agile Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure with source control tools (GitHub, TortoiseSVN and TFS).
Note that the details in this post apply to the final stage of the position. The role begins as an unpaid internship, with qualified interns having the opportunity to transition into a compensated full-time position by actively engaging in a billable project from Antra's client or end client. Full time salary range between $65,000 - $70,000 plus benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sterling, VA 20166
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a .NET Developer
Target employers with a H-1B filing history
Companies that have filed H-1B visa petitions for .NET developers in the past are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with a proven sponsorship track record before you apply.
Highlight your full-stack .NET capabilities
Employers view full-stack .NET developers as higher-value hires. Showcasing proficiency in both ASP.NET Core backend and front-end frameworks like React or Angular strengthens your candidacy and makes sponsorship a more attractive investment.
Address your OPT timeline early in conversations
Be upfront with recruiters about your OPT end date and STEM OPT extension eligibility. Employers need lead time to initiate H-1B sponsorship, so surfacing this early prevents late-stage offer complications.
Pursue roles in sectors with high sponsorship rates
Enterprise software, financial services, and healthcare IT consistently sponsor .NET developers at high rates. Targeting these industries improves your odds of finding an employer both willing and experienced in visa sponsorship.
Build a portfolio of production-scale .NET projects
Employers sponsoring visas want evidence of real-world impact. GitHub repositories showing deployed ASP.NET APIs, Azure-integrated applications, or microservices architecture demonstrate the seniority that makes sponsorship worthwhile for an employer.
Get STEM OPT extension paperwork moving early
If your degree qualifies, a STEM OPT extension adds 24 months to your authorization window. File your I-983 training plan with your employer and DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires to avoid gaps.
.NET Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a .NET Developer on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work as a .NET Developer for up to 12 months after graduation, or up to 36 months if you qualify for the STEM OPT extension. You do not need H-1B sponsorship to start. Many students use OPT to build experience and secure sponsorship during that window.
Does a .NET Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not your job title. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or another qualifying STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you are eligible to apply. .NET Developer roles typically satisfy the practical training requirement because the work is directly related to STEM fields.
How do I find .NET Developer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students and filters .NET Developer roles by employers with confirmed sponsorship history. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship details reliably. Browsing on Migrate Mate lets you focus your applications on companies already willing to sponsor, which saves time and improves your conversion rate.
What .NET skills make employers more likely to sponsor a visa?
Proficiency in ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure are the skills most associated with H-1B petitions for .NET Developer roles. Employers weigh sponsorship costs against the difficulty of replacing a candidate. Demonstrable experience with enterprise-scale systems, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture raises that calculus in your favor.
Can I change .NET Developer jobs while on OPT?
Yes, but the new role must be directly related to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. On standard OPT, there is no employer lock-in. On STEM OPT, your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file an updated I-983 training plan with your DSO before starting.