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Solutions Architect roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Most employers sponsoring these roles also file H-1B visa petitions, making this one of the stronger pathways for F-1 students building long-term U.S. careers in enterprise technology.
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Get Access To All JobsTogether we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now
Duties: Lead solution architecture for Data and Analytics, AI/BI, Data Science and MDM Portfolio programs in support of Voya's data transformation and evolution. Highlight how major technology initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise's critical financial metrics and economic architectures. Lead business and technology innovation that drives the organization's top and bottom lines. Engage key business stakeholders and data owners to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning. Collaborate with stakeholders involved in business technology strategy and innovation to develop an IT investment roadmap. Create deliverables that illustrate how to strategically move the business forward. Collaborate with enterprise architecture to define a clear plan and governance for ensuring the business architecture work is in lock step with the other enterprise architecture viewpoints. Collaborate on enterprise architecture development, including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio and technical architecture. Facilitate agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements. Seek ways to apply new technology to, and reuse existing technology for, business processes. Research and provide information on technical trends and competitors' practices relevant to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners. Assess near-term needs, using structured interview processes, to establish business priorities. Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions. Advise on options, risks, costs versus. Analyze benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities. Telecommuting permitted.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience as a Solution Architect, Software Developer or a related position.
Experience must include: Big Data Technologies: HDFS, HIVE, SPARK, IMAPLA, Apache Drill, Mongo DB, Java and Scala programming; Databases: Exadata, Oracle and SQL Server; Reporting and Visualization: Tableau, QlikView and OBIEE; Middleware: Web logic, WebSphere, jBOSS and Apache Kafka; MDM Products: Informatica MDM and Orchestra Network MDM (EBX5); Designing and developing data integration solutions for advance data analytics and data ware solutions on RedShift, Big Data and Exadata platforms; Designing and developing solutions for master data management implementation and upgrades for multiple projects.
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$178,602
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now
Duties: Lead solution architecture for Data and Analytics, AI/BI, Data Science and MDM Portfolio programs in support of Voya's data transformation and evolution. Highlight how major technology initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise's critical financial metrics and economic architectures. Lead business and technology innovation that drives the organization's top and bottom lines. Engage key business stakeholders and data owners to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning. Collaborate with stakeholders involved in business technology strategy and innovation to develop an IT investment roadmap. Create deliverables that illustrate how to strategically move the business forward. Collaborate with enterprise architecture to define a clear plan and governance for ensuring the business architecture work is in lock step with the other enterprise architecture viewpoints. Collaborate on enterprise architecture development, including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio and technical architecture. Facilitate agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements. Seek ways to apply new technology to, and reuse existing technology for, business processes. Research and provide information on technical trends and competitors' practices relevant to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners. Assess near-term needs, using structured interview processes, to establish business priorities. Consult with technical subject matter experts and develop alternative technical solutions. Advise on options, risks, costs versus. Analyze benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities. Telecommuting permitted.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience as a Solution Architect, Software Developer or a related position.
Experience must include: Big Data Technologies: HDFS, HIVE, SPARK, IMAPLA, Apache Drill, Mongo DB, Java and Scala programming; Databases: Exadata, Oracle and SQL Server; Reporting and Visualization: Tableau, QlikView and OBIEE; Middleware: Web logic, WebSphere, jBOSS and Apache Kafka; MDM Products: Informatica MDM and Orchestra Network MDM (EBX5); Designing and developing data integration solutions for advance data analytics and data ware solutions on RedShift, Big Data and Exadata platforms; Designing and developing solutions for master data management implementation and upgrades for multiple projects.
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$178,602
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Solutions Architect
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Cloud and enterprise software companies, including major consulting firms, regularly sponsor Solutions Architects for H-1B visas. Prioritizing employers with consistent H-1B filing history reduces the risk of losing work authorization after OPT ends.
Align your degree field to the job description
Solutions Architect roles must qualify as a specialty occupation. Your degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems should directly map to the technical requirements listed in the job posting to satisfy OPT and future H-1B eligibility.
Get cloud certifications before you apply
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications signal readiness for client-facing architecture roles. Employers weighing OPT candidates often use certifications as a proxy for technical depth when deciding whether to invest in future visa sponsorship.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Hiring timelines for Solutions Architects can run eight to twelve weeks. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT authorization period begins gives employers enough runway to complete interviews and onboard you on time.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline upfront
Employers hiring Solutions Architects make multi-year investment decisions. Proactively disclosing your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early in the process builds trust and prevents wasted time for both sides.
Demonstrate presales and client engagement experience
Solutions Architect roles often sit at the intersection of technical depth and business communication. Candidates who can show experience presenting technical proposals or leading proof-of-concept projects stand out significantly in competitive OPT hiring pools.
Solutions Architect OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Solutions Architect jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Solutions Architect roles qualify for OPT when the position requires a degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. The role must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning a specific bachelor's degree or higher is a genuine requirement of the job, not just a preference.
Am I eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension as a Solutions Architect?
You are eligible for the STEM extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field, such as computer science or electrical engineering, and your employer is enrolled in the E-Verify program. Most technology companies hiring Solutions Architects meet the E-Verify requirement, making the extension a realistic option for the majority of F-1 students in this role.
How do I find Solutions Architect jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Solutions Architect roles from employers with active visa sponsorship history. Searching there filters out positions where OPT or future H-1B sponsorship is unlikely, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Do Solutions Architect employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly large cloud providers, enterprise software companies, and major consulting firms. Solutions Architects are in high demand and represent a significant hiring investment, which makes employers more willing to sponsor the H-1B transition. Smaller startups are less predictable, so it is worth asking about their H-1B history before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Solutions Architect for multiple clients or projects on OPT?
Yes, but your employer of record must be a single authorized U.S. employer, and that employer must direct your work. Solutions Architects who are placed at client sites through a consulting or staffing arrangement are still employed by the sponsoring firm, which is permitted. Self-employment or independent contracting on OPT is not allowed under standard OPT rules.