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Python Developer roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech. Most qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT, and many employers actively hire for STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization while you build your U.S. career in software development.
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The Medpace Analytics and Business Intelligence team is growing rapidly and is focused on building a data-driven culture across the enterprise. We build software that turns data into durable, reusable products—APIs, internal web apps, automated ingestion pipelines, and analytics services—that help teams make faster, better decisions. As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will hold a highly visible role that blends engineering and analytics and requires interaction and partnership with leadership across the Medpace organization.
WHAT’S IN THIS FOR YOU?
- Work in a collaborative, fast paced, entrepreneurial, and innovative workplace.
- Build real software products (APIs, internal tools, and data services) used by leaders and teams across the enterprise.
- Develop your engineering craft in Python – designing, testing, and shipping maintainable code (not just one-off scripts or Jupyter notebooks).
- Gain business context by partnering with leadership across Medpace and translating needs into scalable technical solutions.
Responsibilities
What’s involved?
We are looking for a Junior Business Intelligence Analyst to add depth to our growing team by building backend and data applications in Python. This role partners closely with leadership, product management, operations, finance, and other technical teams to identify opportunities and deliver production-ready solutions.
An ideal candidate brings strong programming fundamentals (CS or AI background encouraged) and is excited to build reliable, maintainable software that delivers analytics at scale. You enjoy working with ambiguous problems, designing solutions that other teams can rely on, and learning enterprise development concepts (version control, testing, deployment, and operational ownership) as you go. We are looking for team members who thrive in working with complex problems, conducting solution tooling, are intensely curious, and enjoy designing and developing long-term solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE – AND WHY WE NEED YOU!
- Design, build, and maintain Python services to deliver solutions (e.g., APIs, internal web apps, and automation tools).
- Develop data ingestion and transformation workflows that are reliable, observable, and repeatable (batch and/or event-driven).
- Work with SQL and enterprise data sources to model, validate, and serve data for downstream users and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, estimates, and deliverables.
- Write clean, tested, documented code; participate in code reviews; and follow software engineering best practices.
- Build AI-enabled solutions by integrating with LLMs and related components (e.g., tool/function calling, agents, MCP servers) and applying basic ML concepts when needed.
- Use modern tools (including large language models where appropriate i.e. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and security.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related degree.
- Proficiency in Python with a solid programming foundation (data structures, debugging, and writing maintainable code).
- Experience working with SQL and relational data concepts; familiarity with data quality and validation is a plus.
- Familiarity with enterprise development practices such as Git, testing, and CI/CD (or a strong willingness to learn).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.
- Preferred: experience developing AI-enabled Python applications (e.g., connecting to LLM APIs, building agentic workflows, working with MCP servers, and familiarity with common libraries such as LangChain or Transformers; basic ML experience welcomed).
- Preferred: experience with cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure (e.g., deploying services, working with cloud storage/managed data services, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Bicep/ARM or Terraform).
MEDPACE OVERVIEW
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
JOB SUMMARY
The Medpace Analytics and Business Intelligence team is growing rapidly and is focused on building a data-driven culture across the enterprise. We build software that turns data into durable, reusable products—APIs, internal web apps, automated ingestion pipelines, and analytics services—that help teams make faster, better decisions. As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will hold a highly visible role that blends engineering and analytics and requires interaction and partnership with leadership across the Medpace organization.
WHAT’S IN THIS FOR YOU?
- Work in a collaborative, fast paced, entrepreneurial, and innovative workplace.
- Build real software products (APIs, internal tools, and data services) used by leaders and teams across the enterprise.
- Develop your engineering craft in Python – designing, testing, and shipping maintainable code (not just one-off scripts or Jupyter notebooks).
- Gain business context by partnering with leadership across Medpace and translating needs into scalable technical solutions.
Responsibilities
What’s involved?
We are looking for a Junior Business Intelligence Analyst to add depth to our growing team by building backend and data applications in Python. This role partners closely with leadership, product management, operations, finance, and other technical teams to identify opportunities and deliver production-ready solutions.
An ideal candidate brings strong programming fundamentals (CS or AI background encouraged) and is excited to build reliable, maintainable software that delivers analytics at scale. You enjoy working with ambiguous problems, designing solutions that other teams can rely on, and learning enterprise development concepts (version control, testing, deployment, and operational ownership) as you go. We are looking for team members who thrive in working with complex problems, conducting solution tooling, are intensely curious, and enjoy designing and developing long-term solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE – AND WHY WE NEED YOU!
- Design, build, and maintain Python services to deliver solutions (e.g., APIs, internal web apps, and automation tools).
- Develop data ingestion and transformation workflows that are reliable, observable, and repeatable (batch and/or event-driven).
- Work with SQL and enterprise data sources to model, validate, and serve data for downstream users and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements, estimates, and deliverables.
- Write clean, tested, documented code; participate in code reviews; and follow software engineering best practices.
- Build AI-enabled solutions by integrating with LLMs and related components (e.g., tool/function calling, agents, MCP servers) and applying basic ML concepts when needed.
- Use modern tools (including large language models where appropriate i.e. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and security.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related degree.
- Proficiency in Python with a solid programming foundation (data structures, debugging, and writing maintainable code).
- Experience working with SQL and relational data concepts; familiarity with data quality and validation is a plus.
- Familiarity with enterprise development practices such as Git, testing, and CI/CD (or a strong willingness to learn).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.
- Preferred: experience developing AI-enabled Python applications (e.g., connecting to LLM APIs, building agentic workflows, working with MCP servers, and familiarity with common libraries such as LangChain or Transformers; basic ML experience welcomed).
- Preferred: experience with cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure (e.g., deploying services, working with cloud storage/managed data services, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Bicep/ARM or Terraform).
MEDPACE OVERVIEW
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Python Developer
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Python development falls under CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Tell employers upfront you're eligible for three years total. Many sponsors hesitate over short timelines, so removing that objection early changes the conversation.
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for software engineers are far more likely to extend OPT and sponsor you long-term. Check USCIS H-1B visa disclosure data to identify employers with consistent sponsorship patterns before you apply.
Specialize in a high-demand Python stack
Employers sponsor candidates they can't easily replace. Depth in machine learning frameworks, cloud infrastructure, or backend APIs signals scarcity. Generalist Python skills are common. Specialization in Django, FastAPI, or PyTorch makes the sponsorship conversation much easier.
Apply to mid-size tech companies, not just big names
Large enterprises have slow hiring cycles. Mid-size startups and growth-stage companies often move faster, have more flexibility on sponsorship decisions, and actively seek Python developers. They're frequently overlooked by OPT candidates chasing household brand names.
Track your OPT end date and plan the H-1B timeline
H-1B registration opens in March each year, with an October 1 start date. Know exactly when your OPT expires relative to that cycle. If timing is tight, ask employers about cap-exempt institutions or alternative visa paths before accepting an offer.
Frame your work authorization clearly on your resume
Include a concise line stating your visa status, STEM OPT eligibility, and authorization end date. Ambiguity slows hiring decisions. Recruiters reviewing dozens of applications will screen out unclear candidates. Clarity signals professionalism and saves everyone time during early screening.
Python Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Python Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Python Developer positions at software companies typically fall under CIP codes in computer science or information technology, which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT, that gives you up to three years of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate.
What types of employers hire Python Developers on OPT?
Software companies, fintech startups, healthcare tech firms, and data-heavy enterprises are among the most active hirers. Companies building machine learning pipelines, cloud infrastructure, or API-driven products rely heavily on Python and frequently sponsor OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters job listings by OPT sponsorship status, so you can focus on employers already open to hiring you.
How do I know if a Python Developer job will lead to H-1B sponsorship?
The most reliable signal is an employer's past H-1B filing history for software engineering roles. Companies that have sponsored software engineers before are far more likely to sponsor you. Ask recruiters directly about their sponsorship track record during initial calls. Avoid employers who are vague or say they'll 'consider it later' without a clear process.
Can I work as a freelance or contract Python Developer on OPT?
Yes, self-employment is permitted on OPT, but it comes with strict requirements. You must be actively working in a role directly related to your degree field, maintain a legitimate business structure, and be able to document your work if audited by USCIS. Contract work through a staffing agency is generally lower risk than pure self-employment during OPT.
What Python skills are most valued by employers who sponsor OPT candidates?
Backend frameworks like Django and FastAPI, data engineering tools like Pandas and PySpark, and machine learning libraries like PyTorch and scikit-learn consistently appear in OPT-friendly job postings. Cloud platform experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure adds significant weight. Employers sponsoring visa candidates expect specialization, not just general Python familiarity.