OPT Principal Devops Engineer Jobs
Principal DevOps Engineer roles on OPT require demonstrating senior-level ownership of CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform reliability. Most employers filing H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship for this title expect hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, or AWS. Your 12-month STEM OPT extension window is where hiring decisions get made.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Description Sage Software Inc.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Up to $172,912.00 per year
Work with diverse engineering teams to build innovative cloud-based financial solutions.
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Define and support the tooling for test automation, build automation, and environment/infrastructure automation, in both on-premises and cloud environments.
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Collaborate with multiple teams and domain experts to build/maintain CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines.
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Work closely with Development and QA teams to understand the build, release, branching and versioning requirements for code and SQL/Database migrations.
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Drive automation and reliability at all levels and maintain a conscious level of security during all aspects of work performed.
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Assist with Cloud related projects using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Terraform (Infrastructure as a code), Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Zabbix, New Relic, GitOps (Argo CD), Networking, AWS and Azure clouds etc.
Telecommuting permitted up to 100%
Key Responsibilities Requirements:
Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior DevOps Engineer-related occupation.
Position requires 24 months of experience in the following:
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Write code and scripts to build code pipelines for Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Continuous Delivery to automate the software delivery process.
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Perform testing, troubleshooting and bug fixing on Linux and Windows operating systems to address code and deployment errors.
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Develop code and scripts to automate processes wherever possible using various DevOps tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Terraform (Infrastructure as a code), Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Zabbix, New Relic, ArgoCD, Networking, AWS and Azure clouds.
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Develop process and automation tools to support customer goals and needs where cost is appropriate.
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Design and develop on-premises, cloud-based infrastructure and platform solutions using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
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Perform Development Operations functions across the series of products teams focused on enabling cloud infrastructure and services to support end users.
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Develop and maintain secure development life cycle practices including security testing and threat modeling.
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Design, develop and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premises, cloud-based solutions to host applications.
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Function using ITIL framework including incident, change, and problem management to implement work streams using Agile methodology.
Contact:
To apply, please submit resume at https://tinyurl.com/VN43695. Must reference job VN43695
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Job Description Sage Software Inc.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Up to $172,912.00 per year
Work with diverse engineering teams to build innovative cloud-based financial solutions.
-
Define and support the tooling for test automation, build automation, and environment/infrastructure automation, in both on-premises and cloud environments.
-
Collaborate with multiple teams and domain experts to build/maintain CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipelines.
-
Work closely with Development and QA teams to understand the build, release, branching and versioning requirements for code and SQL/Database migrations.
-
Drive automation and reliability at all levels and maintain a conscious level of security during all aspects of work performed.
-
Assist with Cloud related projects using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Terraform (Infrastructure as a code), Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Zabbix, New Relic, GitOps (Argo CD), Networking, AWS and Azure clouds etc.
Telecommuting permitted up to 100%
Key Responsibilities Requirements:
Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior DevOps Engineer-related occupation.
Position requires 24 months of experience in the following:
-
Write code and scripts to build code pipelines for Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Continuous Delivery to automate the software delivery process.
-
Perform testing, troubleshooting and bug fixing on Linux and Windows operating systems to address code and deployment errors.
-
Develop code and scripts to automate processes wherever possible using various DevOps tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts, Terraform (Infrastructure as a code), Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Zabbix, New Relic, ArgoCD, Networking, AWS and Azure clouds.
-
Develop process and automation tools to support customer goals and needs where cost is appropriate.
-
Design and develop on-premises, cloud-based infrastructure and platform solutions using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
-
Perform Development Operations functions across the series of products teams focused on enabling cloud infrastructure and services to support end users.
-
Develop and maintain secure development life cycle practices including security testing and threat modeling.
-
Design, develop and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premises, cloud-based solutions to host applications.
-
Function using ITIL framework including incident, change, and problem management to implement work streams using Agile methodology.
Contact:
To apply, please submit resume at https://tinyurl.com/VN43695. Must reference job VN43695
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Principal Devops Engineer
Lead with infrastructure ownership, not task execution
Principal-level DevOps roles require demonstrating that you have owned platforms end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Quantify uptime improvements, migration scope, or cost reductions you drove directly. Employers sponsoring at this level expect autonomous decision-making, not team participation.
Target companies with active STEM OPT hiring patterns
Large tech firms, cloud-native startups, and financial services companies file the most H-1B visa petitions for DevOps titles. Prioritize employers with a documented history of sponsoring senior engineers. Hiring patterns from prior years are a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness at this level.
Apply during your first OPT year, not the final months
Principal DevOps roles have longer hiring cycles due to multiple interview rounds and committee approvals. Starting your search early gives employers enough runway to complete the process before your OPT expires. Waiting until the final quarter significantly reduces your options.
Certifications accelerate credibility at the principal level
AWS Solutions Architect Professional, CKA, or HashiCorp Terraform Associate certifications signal depth that resumes alone cannot. For OPT candidates without a U.S. work history, certifications from recognized bodies reduce employer hesitation and strengthen your technical credibility during evaluation.
Address sponsorship directly and confidently in recruiter calls
Senior hiring managers at principal-level understand visa sponsorship better than most. State your OPT status and STEM extension eligibility upfront. Ambiguity wastes everyone's time. Confident, clear communication about your timeline positions you as organized and serious, not as a liability.
Build a portfolio of platform decisions, not just implementations
Principal engineers are hired for judgment, not just execution. Document architectural decisions you have made, trade-offs you evaluated, and outcomes that followed. A GitHub repository showing infrastructure-as-code projects alongside written decision rationale is far more compelling than a list of tools used.
Principal Devops Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Principal DevOps Engineers without a visa sponsor on day one?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorization lets you work for any employer in a role directly related to your degree without employer sponsorship during the OPT period itself. Principal DevOps Engineer roles typically qualify under computer science, information systems, or engineering degrees. You will need sponsorship only if you intend to continue working after OPT and your STEM extension period expire.
Does the Principal DevOps Engineer title qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title alone. If your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, or a related STEM field, and the role involves applying that knowledge directly, it will generally qualify. Your DSO must authorize the extension, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Most tech employers hiring at this level already meet that requirement.
Where can OPT students find Principal DevOps Engineer roles at companies open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking roles at sponsorship-willing employers. The platform filters for companies with active OPT and H-1B hiring history, so you are not cold-applying to employers who will immediately screen you out. Principal DevOps Engineer listings on Migrate Mate are curated for international candidates navigating the sponsorship process.
Will the seniority of a Principal DevOps Engineer title affect my H-1B sponsorship chances?
Seniority generally helps. Principal-level roles carry higher prevailing wage requirements, which some employers find more straightforward to justify under LCA filings. More importantly, employers investing in H-1B sponsorship prefer candidates with demonstrated long-term value, and a principal designation signals that the employer sees you as a critical hire, not a replaceable resource.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Principal DevOps Engineer employer does a layoff?
Your OPT authorization remains valid, but you enter a 60-day unemployment grace period. You must find a new qualifying employer within that window or risk falling out of status. At the principal level, a well-maintained professional network and documented infrastructure accomplishments significantly speed up re-employment. Start your search immediately and notify your DSO about the employment gap.