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INTRODUCTION
Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with the expectation to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
MS Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Developer
Seeking an MS Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Developer who combines strong development expertise with enterprise architecture awareness and a passion for delivering business-critical solutions at scale. This experienced technical contributor will provide expertise in Dataverse architecture, application development, Azure integrations, security design, automation, application lifecycle management (ALM), and enterprise solution delivery. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on experience across Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement applications, such as Sales, Customer Service, and Customer Insights (Marketing). Success in this role requires strong capabilities in custom development, Power Platform engineering, system integrations, DevOps practices, and troubleshooting complex enterprise applications.
Application Solution Development: Designs, develops, and maintains Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse, and Power Platform solutions providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on Azure development and best practices. Serves as an experienced technical contributor, providing expertise in Dataverse architecture, application development, Azure integrations, security design, automation, application lifecycle management (ALM), and enterprise solution delivery. Builds and supports application solutions, data models, security frameworks, and automation processes ensuring solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, performance, security, supportability, and reliability.
Delivery Expertise: Develop custom solution functionality using C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Plug-ins, Custom APIs, Power Apps Component Framework (PCF), and related technologies. Design and implement integrations between Dynamics 365, Azure services, external applications, and enterprise data platforms. Establish and support CI/CD pipelines, release management processes, and ALM best practices using Azure DevOps and Power Platform Build Tools.
Collaborate: Team with other technical teams, business stakeholders, and agile delivery team members (product owners, scrum masters, business analysts, developers, quality analysts) to analyze requirements, recommend technical approaches, and deliver high-quality solutions. Actively engages and participates in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Software Developer I
Job Summary:
Partners with other software developers, business systems analysts, and liaisons to translate user requirements and systems objectives into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Escalates issues to management for resolution. Assists in creating and executing required test plans on all new and changed components.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code writing code that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
- Supports testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications.
- Supports the development of documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
- Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
- Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Prefer previous experience in information systems and/or analysis and design experience.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
- Familiarity with systems development life cycle.
Software Developer II
Job Summary:
Collaborates with other software developers, business systems analysts, and liaisons to translate user requirements and systems objectives of increasing complexity into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Escalates issues to management for resolution. Assists in creating and executing required test plans on all new and changed components.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
- Supports testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications.
- Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
- Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
- Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years information systems experience.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
- Solid understanding of systems development life cycle.
Software Developer III
Job Summary:
Assists in the process of translating user requirements and systems objectives of increasing complexity into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Provides management with recommendations for issue resolution. Creates and executes required test plans on all new and changed components.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
- Participates on project teams and functions as development lead on less complex systems or subsystems, as needed.
- Leads program-level and system-level testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications, including multiple platforms.
- Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
- Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
- Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years information systems experience.
- Minimum 2 years analysis and design experience.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
- Solid understanding of multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. mainframe, distributed, cloud, etc.).
- Solid understanding of systems development life cycle.
Software Developer IV
Job Summary:
Leads the process of translating user requirements and systems objectives of increasing complexity into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Provides management with recommendations for issue resolution. Creates and executes required test plans on all new and changed components.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
- Participates on project teams and functions as development lead on complex systems or subsystems, as needed.
- Leads program-level and system-level testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications, including multiple platforms.
- Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
- Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
- Learns new technical concepts and software languages as needed.
- Coaches and mentors team members to advance staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Masters degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum 6 years information systems experience.
- Minimum 4 years analysis and design experience.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
- Advanced understanding of multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. mainframe, distributed, cloud, etc.).
- Solid understanding of project management practices.
- Advanced understanding of systems development life cycle.
Software Developer V
Job Summary:
Leads the process of translating user requirements and complex systems objectives into a logical, efficient and optimal systems design. Develops and maintains new and existing applications by writing code based on the aforementioned design to ensure that business rules, security standards and government regulations are met. Provides management with recommendations for issue resolution. Creates and executes required test plans on all new and changed components.
Responsibilities:
- Leads project teams and functions as development lead on complex systems or subsystems.
- Leads program-level and system-level testing, implementation, and break-fix tasks associated with business applications, including multiple platforms.
- Develops and maintains new and existing applications by analyzing, designing and writing code of increasing complexity that satisfies a logical, efficient and optimal systems design.
- Develops documentation of technical workflows and systems designs and verifies against user requirements.
- Works with database staff and security staff to ensure that data standards and security standards are properly applied.
- Coaches and mentors team members to advance staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains active awareness of IT industry including new developments, emerging trends, development tools, techniques and best practices.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Masters degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum 8 years information systems experience.
- Minimum 6 years analysis and design experience.
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced understanding of programming design and coding techniques.
- Advanced understanding of multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. mainframe, distributed, cloud, etc.).
- Advanced understanding of project management practices.
- Advanced understanding of SDLC.
LOCATION
Brooklyn, OH
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
ABOUT MEDICAL MUTUAL
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who file H-1B visa petitions for platform and infrastructure roles are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Focus your applications on companies with a documented history of sponsoring engineers in DevOps, SRE, or cloud platform functions.
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.
Platform Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.