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Salesforce Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a background in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and STEM OPT extension eligibility means you can work for up to three years without lottery pressure.
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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 JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Salesforce Engineer
Target Salesforce consulting firms first
Consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Cognizant hire Salesforce Engineers in high volume and have established immigration pipelines. They process far more OPT and H-1B cases annually than most product companies, making sponsorship conversations more routine.
Earn a Salesforce certification before applying
Holding a Salesforce Certified Administrator or Platform Developer credential signals job-ready skills to hiring managers. Certified candidates move through technical screens faster and are seen as lower hiring risk, which matters when an employer is weighing sponsorship costs.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Salesforce Engineer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-code field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Address sponsorship early, not after the offer
Raise your OPT status in the first or second interview round rather than at the offer stage. Employers appreciate transparency, and it filters out companies that won't sponsor before you invest time in a lengthy process.
Highlight Apex, Lightning, and integration experience specifically
Salesforce Engineers who can demonstrate hands-on experience with Apex code, Lightning Web Components, and REST or SOAP API integrations are harder to replace. Specialized technical depth strengthens your case for sponsorship because the role becomes more difficult to fill locally.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Salesforce Engineer roles at companies with a verified track record of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company won't sponsor.
Salesforce Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Salesforce Engineer positions are typically classified under software development or information systems occupations, which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The key requirement is that your underlying degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code. Confirm this with your DSO before your initial 12-month OPT expires, since the extension application must be filed while your current OPT is still valid.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Salesforce Engineers on OPT?
Large Salesforce consulting partners and enterprise technology firms sponsor the most Salesforce Engineers. Companies that have built entire practice areas around Salesforce implementation depend on a pipeline of qualified engineers and sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates regularly. Smaller companies can also sponsor, but their immigration infrastructure is less established. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with a documented history of sponsoring candidates in this role.
Does Salesforce Engineer work qualify for a STEM OPT employer training plan?
Yes. The role involves applying STEM knowledge directly to software engineering tasks, which satisfies the practical training requirement. Your employer will need to complete a Form I-983 training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the work relates to your degree. Most technology employers are familiar with this requirement, but it is worth confirming during the offer negotiation phase.
Can I work as a Salesforce Engineer through a staffing agency or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with an important caveat. Under STEM OPT rules, you must have a bona fide employer-employee relationship with the company that signs your I-983 training plan. If you are placed by a staffing agency at a third-party client site, the end client must act as your employer of record for OPT purposes. Arrangements where the staffing agency signs the I-983 but exercises no actual oversight over your daily work have faced increased USCIS scrutiny.
How much lead time do I need to apply for the STEM OPT extension as a Salesforce Engineer?
File at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. USCIS recommends submitting even earlier given current processing volumes. Your school's DSO needs time to issue a new Form I-20 before you can file, so start that process 30 to 45 days before you plan to submit. If your extension application is filed on time and pending, you receive an automatic 180-day cap-gap period to remain authorized.