OPT Oracle Database Developer Jobs
Oracle Database Developer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with database design, PL/SQL, and performance tuning skills. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software are among the most active sponsors.
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INTRODUCTION
At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Oracle Database Developer
Lead with your PL/SQL and Oracle-specific skills
Hiring managers distinguish Oracle Database Developers from general SQL developers based on PL/SQL proficiency, query optimization, and experience with Oracle-specific tools like RMAN and Data Guard. Highlight these explicitly on your resume rather than listing generic database skills.
Target industries with legacy Oracle environments
Finance, healthcare, government contractors, and large enterprise software companies run Oracle infrastructure at scale and hire OPT students regularly. These employers are familiar with sponsorship workflows and less likely to screen out candidates based on work authorization status.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Tell recruiters your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early. A 36-month total authorization window is enough for many employers to justify sponsorship. Ambiguity about your timeline is more likely to cause hesitation than the visa status itself.
Demonstrate performance tuning experience concretely
Oracle roles often require proven experience optimizing slow queries and managing large datasets. Mention specific outcomes in your resume, such as reducing query run time or improving database throughput, even if drawn from academic projects or internship work.
Get Oracle certification before you apply
An Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Professional credential signals commitment to the platform and reduces employer uncertainty about your technical baseline. Certified candidates consistently move further in hiring pipelines, particularly at companies evaluating OPT students for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Oracle roles
Most general job boards do not filter by visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Oracle Database Developer roles from employers already open to sponsoring international candidates without sifting through irrelevant listings.
Oracle Database Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Oracle Database Developer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Oracle Database Developer positions typically fall under CIP codes related to computer science or information systems, both of which are STEM-designated fields. If your degree is in one of these areas, you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization after graduation.
How do I find Oracle Database Developer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Oracle Database Developer listings from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering work authorization issues late in the process.
Which Oracle skills make OPT candidates more competitive for sponsorship?
Employers sponsoring OPT students for Oracle roles want to see PL/SQL development, stored procedures, database performance tuning, schema design, and experience with Oracle tools like SQL Developer, RMAN, or Oracle Data Guard. Candidates who can also work with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or Oracle EBS have a meaningful edge in enterprise hiring pipelines.
Can I work as an Oracle Database Developer on OPT before my employer files for H-1B?
Yes. You can work full-time as an Oracle Database Developer during your OPT period without an H-1B visa in place. If you're on STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. H-1B sponsorship, if offered, would typically be initiated during your second or third year of OPT to align with the April filing window.
What types of employers hire Oracle Database Developers on OPT?
The most active employers are in financial services, healthcare systems, government contracting, and large enterprise software companies running Oracle ERP or Oracle database infrastructure. These industries rely on Oracle at scale, have established immigration processes, and are more accustomed to sponsoring F-1 OPT candidates than smaller technology startups.