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Salesforce is one of the most in-demand technology platforms in the U.S. job market, and roles in Salesforce administration, development, and consulting are consistently among the most accessible for OPT students with relevant certifications and hands-on project experience. Companies across nearly every industry use Salesforce, which means the job market for these skills is broad and not limited to technology companies.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Salesforce Architect to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Salesforce Architect plays an essential role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient Salesforce solutions tailored to the unique needs of the organization. This position directly impacts Salesforce solutions that enhance member engagement, streamline clinical workflows, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, clinical staff, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical designs. The Salesforce Architect will contribute to the integration of Salesforce with other healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity and interoperability. Ultimately, this role supports innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery through advanced Salesforce technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture and development.
- Proven experience working within the healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce Health Cloud.
- Experience with Salesforce integration tools (e.g. eSignature, APIs).
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Experience with cloud platforms in healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies in Salesforce projects.
- Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect, Health Cloud Consultant or Integration Architecture Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Develop, test, and deploy customized Salesforce applications and components using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components tailored to healthcare workflows.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Follow best practices for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment within the healthcare context.
- Integrate Salesforce with electronic health records (EHR), member management systems, and other healthcare applications.
- Maintain and enhance existing Salesforce implementations, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Salesforce environments.
- Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and healthcare industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Perform data updates / extracts using Salesforce CLI or other similar tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We are seeking a Salesforce Architect to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Salesforce Architect plays an essential role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient Salesforce solutions tailored to the unique needs of the organization. This position directly impacts Salesforce solutions that enhance member engagement, streamline clinical workflows, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, clinical staff, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical designs. The Salesforce Architect will contribute to the integration of Salesforce with other healthcare systems, ensuring data integrity and interoperability. Ultimately, this role supports innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery through advanced Salesforce technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture and development.
- Proven experience working within the healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of Salesforce Health Cloud.
- Experience with Salesforce integration tools (e.g. eSignature, APIs).
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Experience with cloud platforms in healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies in Salesforce projects.
- Salesforce certifications such as Certified Technical Architect, Health Cloud Consultant or Integration Architecture Designer.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
- Develop, test, and deploy customized Salesforce applications and components using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components tailored to healthcare workflows.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Follow best practices for Salesforce development, integration, and deployment within the healthcare context.
- Integrate Salesforce with electronic health records (EHR), member management systems, and other healthcare applications.
- Maintain and enhance existing Salesforce implementations, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of Salesforce environments.
- Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and healthcare industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Perform data updates / extracts using Salesforce CLI or other similar tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsSalesforce Jobs for OPT Students: Job Search Tips
Salesforce certifications strengthen your application significantly
Salesforce Administrator, Developer, and Consultant certifications signal readiness to employers and often compensate for limited U.S. work experience. If you’re job searching during your OPT window, pursuing a certification in parallel is time well spent.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment at any Salesforce employer you consider
Salesforce roles are typically STEM-adjacent, but STEM OPT extension eligibility also depends on your specific degree. Confirm both your degree classification and the employer’s E-Verify status with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Large Salesforce implementation partners hire OPT students regularly
Consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, and Wipro implement Salesforce for enterprise clients and have established processes for hiring international graduates. These firms tend to be E-Verify enrolled and familiar with the OPT process.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship willingness before you go too far in the process
Salesforce is a strong H-1B visa sponsorship category, and many technology and consulting firms sponsor for these roles regularly. If long-term sponsorship is your goal, it’s worth asking upfront rather than finding out late in the process.
Match your Salesforce specialization to your degree field
A business or information systems degree typically aligns well with Salesforce Administrator or Business Analyst roles. A computer science degree aligns better with Salesforce Developer roles. Matching your application to your degree field protects your OPT status.
Contract Salesforce roles can be a strong entry point
Short-term Salesforce implementation projects are common, and contract roles can lead to permanent positions once you’ve demonstrated your skills. Just make sure any contract arrangement is with an E-Verify employer and that the work is clearly related to your field of study.
Salesforce OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Salesforce jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
Salesforce roles can qualify for STEM OPT if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering, and the role directly applies that technical degree. The platform-specific nature of the work needs to be framed in terms of your technical background rather than just the tool itself. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree and role combination meets the field-of-study requirement.
Do I need a Salesforce certification to get hired on OPT?
A certification is not required but significantly strengthens your candidacy. The Salesforce Certified Administrator and Salesforce Certified Platform Developer credentials are the most commonly requested by employers. Many OPT candidates use the period between graduation and their OPT start date to earn certifications, which demonstrates initiative and makes the field-of-study connection clearer on a resume.
Which types of companies hire Salesforce professionals on OPT?
Salesforce consulting firms and implementation partners are among the highest-volume OPT hirers for Salesforce roles, followed by large enterprises in financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology that run Salesforce in-house. Consulting firms in particular have established OPT hiring programs and are familiar with the process. Independent software vendors building on the Salesforce platform are also active hirers for OPT candidates with development skills.
What is the career path for a Salesforce professional on OPT aiming for H-1B?
Starting as a Salesforce Administrator or Junior Developer on OPT, demonstrating value over 12 to 36 months, and building toward a sponsorship conversation well before the OPT period ends is the most common path. Companies with a history of Salesforce H-1B petitions are your best targets, since they have already made this investment for similar roles. The more specialized and technical your Salesforce skills become, the stronger your case for H-1B sponsorship.
Can I work as a Salesforce contractor on OPT?
During the standard 12-month OPT, contract arrangements are possible as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. On the STEM OPT extension, the rules are stricter and require your employer to supervise your work directly rather than having a client or end-user company oversee you. Full-time employment with a qualifying employer is the safest path on STEM OPT, particularly for roles where you want the employer to eventually sponsor your H-1B.