Platform Developer Jobs for OPT Students
Platform Developer jobs are consistently among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with employers across cloud infrastructure, SRE, and DevOps regularly filing H-1B sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real runway to prove your value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya’s best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners, a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve. Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to Kaseya.com and for more information on Kaseya’s culture. Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Atlassian Platform Developer to support and extend our Jira and Confluence environments used by engineering, operations, and business teams. This role will focus on automation, workflow development, integrations, and platform improvements that improve productivity across the organization. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, and product teams to design scalable workflows, develop custom integrations, and maintain the reliability of our Atlassian ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical role suited for someone comfortable building solutions on top of Jira and Confluence while helping teams standardize and optimize their use of the platform.
Responsibilities
Atlassian Platform Development:
- Design and maintain Jira workflows, schemes, screens, and custom fields
- Configure and maintain Confluence spaces and integrations
- Develop automation using Jira Automation and scripting tools
- Implement and maintain Atlassian marketplace apps and plugins
Integrations & Automation:
- Build integrations between Atlassian tools and other platforms such as:
- Slack
- GitHub / GitLab
- Service management systems
- CI/CD platforms
- Develop scripts and integrations using:
- REST APIs
- Python or JavaScript
- Atlassian Forge or Connect (preferred)
Platform Operations:
- Assist with platform upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Support Atlassian cloud administration and configuration
- Monitor performance and ensure system reliability
Process Improvement:
- Work with engineering and operations teams to streamline workflows
- Implement automation to reduce manual processes
- Help standardize project templates and governance
Documentation & Support:
- Document platform architecture and configuration
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams
- Support troubleshooting of workflow and configuration issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–6 years experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience configuring Jira workflows, screens, and permissions
- Experience with Jira Automation
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as:
- Python
- JavaScript
- Groovy (ScriptRunner)
- Experience integrating Jira with other engineering tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud administration
- Experience with ScriptRunner, Forge, or Atlassian Connect
- Familiarity with ITSM platforms (Jira Service Management)
- Experience supporting engineering or DevOps teams
- Atlassian certifications (ACP) are a plus
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
You will work with:
- Jira Software
- Jira Service Management
- Confluence
- Atlassian Automation
- REST APIs
- ScriptRunner (optional)
- Atlassian Forge (optional)
- GitHub / GitLab integrations
- Slack integrations
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
In the first 6 months you will:
- Improve Jira workflow automation and reduce manual processes
- Deliver integrations that improve engineering productivity
- Standardize project templates and operational workflows
- Help scale the Atlassian platform to support multiple teams
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Atlassian platform sits at the center of how teams collaborate, track work, and operate. This role helps ensure our tools remain scalable, automated, and efficient as the organization grows. Join the Kaseya growth rocket ship and see how we are #ChangingLives!
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya’s best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners, a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve. Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to Kaseya.com and for more information on Kaseya’s culture. Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Atlassian Platform Developer to support and extend our Jira and Confluence environments used by engineering, operations, and business teams. This role will focus on automation, workflow development, integrations, and platform improvements that improve productivity across the organization. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, and product teams to design scalable workflows, develop custom integrations, and maintain the reliability of our Atlassian ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical role suited for someone comfortable building solutions on top of Jira and Confluence while helping teams standardize and optimize their use of the platform.
Responsibilities
Atlassian Platform Development:
- Design and maintain Jira workflows, schemes, screens, and custom fields
- Configure and maintain Confluence spaces and integrations
- Develop automation using Jira Automation and scripting tools
- Implement and maintain Atlassian marketplace apps and plugins
Integrations & Automation:
- Build integrations between Atlassian tools and other platforms such as:
- Slack
- GitHub / GitLab
- Service management systems
- CI/CD platforms
- Develop scripts and integrations using:
- REST APIs
- Python or JavaScript
- Atlassian Forge or Connect (preferred)
Platform Operations:
- Assist with platform upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Support Atlassian cloud administration and configuration
- Monitor performance and ensure system reliability
Process Improvement:
- Work with engineering and operations teams to streamline workflows
- Implement automation to reduce manual processes
- Help standardize project templates and governance
Documentation & Support:
- Document platform architecture and configuration
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams
- Support troubleshooting of workflow and configuration issues
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–6 years experience working with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience configuring Jira workflows, screens, and permissions
- Experience with Jira Automation
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as:
- Python
- JavaScript
- Groovy (ScriptRunner)
- Experience integrating Jira with other engineering tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud administration
- Experience with ScriptRunner, Forge, or Atlassian Connect
- Familiarity with ITSM platforms (Jira Service Management)
- Experience supporting engineering or DevOps teams
- Atlassian certifications (ACP) are a plus
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
You will work with:
- Jira Software
- Jira Service Management
- Confluence
- Atlassian Automation
- REST APIs
- ScriptRunner (optional)
- Atlassian Forge (optional)
- GitHub / GitLab integrations
- Slack integrations
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
In the first 6 months you will:
- Improve Jira workflow automation and reduce manual processes
- Deliver integrations that improve engineering productivity
- Standardize project templates and operational workflows
- Help scale the Atlassian platform to support multiple teams
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Atlassian platform sits at the center of how teams collaborate, track work, and operate. This role helps ensure our tools remain scalable, automated, and efficient as the organization grows. Join the Kaseya growth rocket ship and see how we are #ChangingLives!
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Apply your STEM extension strategically
Platform Developer roles almost universally fall under STEM-eligible degree fields. If you hold a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, you qualify for 24 additional months of OPT, giving you up to three years total to find sponsorship.
Frame your cloud certifications prominently
AWS, GCP, and Azure certifications significantly strengthen your profile for platform roles. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want signals of technical depth. Certifications demonstrate initiative and reduce perceived onboarding risk, making sponsorship conversations easier to initiate early.
Negotiate your start date around OPT approval timing
OPT authorization can take two to five months from your I-765 filing date. Apply early and communicate your expected Employment Authorization Document approval date to hiring managers upfront. Most tech employers will hold offers for candidates with confirmed pending authorization.
Clarify sponsorship timelines before accepting offers
Some employers sponsor H-1B only after one to two years on the job. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company participates in the H-1B lottery and at what point in your tenure they typically file. Ambiguity here has real consequences for your immigration status.
Emphasize infrastructure ownership in interviews
Platform Developer roles involve significant system design and ownership, which strengthens H-1B specialty occupation arguments. Highlight projects where you owned CI/CD pipelines, platform reliability, or cloud architecture decisions. Demonstrated technical ownership makes sponsorship paperwork more straightforward for immigration attorneys.
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Do Platform Developer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in almost all cases. Platform Developer roles require degrees in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related STEM fields, all of which are on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month STEM extension before your initial 12-month OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work.
How do I find Platform Developer jobs where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every role on the platform is filtered for sponsorship openness. Searching there saves you from applying to companies that screen out OPT candidates at the resume stage. For platform and infrastructure roles specifically, look for postings that mention H-1B sponsorship or that list cloud or DevOps tools as core requirements, since those teams tend to hire internationally.
Can I switch employers during my OPT period if I'm working as a Platform Developer?
Yes, you can change employers during OPT, but your new job must be directly related to your degree field and you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. For Platform Developer roles, this usually isn't difficult to document given the clear connection to computer science and engineering degrees. Be aware that any gap between jobs counts against your 90-day unemployment limit.
What happens to my OPT status if my employer doesn't file an H-1B petition in time?
If your employer doesn't file an H-1B before your OPT expires and you haven't secured alternative status, you'll need to leave the U.S. or find another visa pathway. The H-1B lottery opens each March for an October 1 start date, so timing matters significantly. Some Platform Developers pursue O-1 visas as an alternative if they have a strong technical track record, but that requires demonstrating extraordinary ability.
Are contract or freelance Platform Developer roles allowed on OPT?
Self-employment and independent contracting are permitted on standard OPT, but the rules are strict under STEM OPT. During the 24-month STEM extension, you must have a formal employer-employee relationship with an E-Verify enrolled company. Freelance or 1099 arrangements do not satisfy STEM OPT requirements, so contract-to-hire roles structured through a staffing agency with a proper employer relationship are generally safer than direct self-employment.
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