OPT Solutions Architect Jobs
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 JobsTransformation – Workday Solution Architect
As a Workday Solution Architect within the Transformation Practice, you will help organizations proactively shape and implement their overall strategy and supporting initiatives. Specific to client interaction, you will play a key role in the delivery of engagements and work with chief operating officers, chief financial officers, and other senior client leaders to demonstrate your subject matter expertise as we seek to help them implement solutions in support of their broader strategy and goal of creating value.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
- Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
- Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
- Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption
- Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
- Provide post-production support
- Manage full life cycle implementations
- Manage resources and budget on client projects
- Manage teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
- Identify business opportunities to increase usability and profitability of information architecture
- Experience with program leadership, governance and change enablement
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
- Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans. Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
- Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, MIS or related field required. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4-6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
- Minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations of Workday.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics and reports.
- Experience with ERP Application Integration & back-end data connectivity applications.
- Experience installing/configuring/implementing Oracle Applications.
- Knowledge of Workday ERP (Financials, SCM, etc.)
- Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects.
- Strong leadership skills: able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents
- Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice
- Travel percentage: up to 40%
- Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site
Transformation – Workday Solution Architect
As a Workday Solution Architect within the Transformation Practice, you will help organizations proactively shape and implement their overall strategy and supporting initiatives. Specific to client interaction, you will play a key role in the delivery of engagements and work with chief operating officers, chief financial officers, and other senior client leaders to demonstrate your subject matter expertise as we seek to help them implement solutions in support of their broader strategy and goal of creating value.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
- Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
- Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
- Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption
- Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
- Provide post-production support
- Manage full life cycle implementations
- Manage resources and budget on client projects
- Manage teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
- Identify business opportunities to increase usability and profitability of information architecture
- Experience with program leadership, governance and change enablement
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
- Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans. Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
- Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, MIS or related field required. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4-6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
- Minimum of 4 full life cycle implementations of Workday.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics and reports.
- Experience with ERP Application Integration & back-end data connectivity applications.
- Experience installing/configuring/implementing Oracle Applications.
- Knowledge of Workday ERP (Financials, SCM, etc.)
- Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects.
- Strong leadership skills: able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents
- Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice
- Travel percentage: up to 40%
- Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site
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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.