STEM OPT Azure Cloud Engineer Jobs
Azure Cloud Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, typically qualifying under computer science and engineering CIP codes that unlock the 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months. Every employer who hires you must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your role must connect directly to your STEM degree field.
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InvoiceCloud is a fast-growing fintech leader recognized with 20 major awards in 2025, including USA TODAY and Boston Globe Top Workplaces, multiple SaaS Awards wins for Best Solution for Finance and FinTech, and national customer service honors from Stevie and the Business Intelligence Group. Judges also highlighted our mission to reduce digital exclusion and restore simplicity and dignity to how people pay for essential services, as well as our leadership in AI maturity and responsible innovation. It’s an award-winning, purpose-driven environment where top talent thrives.
Job Details:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of Azure-native infrastructure powering InvoiceCloud’s enterprise SaaS platform.
In this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and supporting services, assist with infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, and support Azure networking and security configurations under the guidance of senior engineers.
You will collaborate closely with application teams running Windows/IIS and .NET workloads, assist with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and help maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. As part of the on-call rotation, you will participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, developing the skills necessary to independently manage production systems over time.
This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to deepen expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and platform reliability within a high-availability SaaS environment.
Success Profile:
At InvoiceCloud, success is anchored in our core competencies—which guide how every employee delivers impact.
Results Driven
- Support reliable AKS platforms and Azure infrastructure that meet defined availability, performance, and security objectives.
- Execute infrastructure changes via CI/CD pipelines with proper peer review and testing.
- Contribute to incident resolution efforts and document findings to support continuous improvement.
Takes Ownership
- Maintain and enhance Terraform modules and infrastructure configurations under established patterns and standards.
- Take responsibility for assigned services, ensuring configurations are secure, documented, and monitored.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and escalate risks appropriately.
Drives Efficiency
- Contribute to reusable, secure-by-default Terraform modules and automation scripts.
- Assist in automating operational tasks such as scaling, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Help refine observability dashboards and alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
Innovative
- Stay current with Azure and Kubernetes capabilities and suggest practical improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted tooling to draft runbooks, summarize incident findings, and accelerate troubleshooting workflows.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects under senior guidance.
Requirements
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure fundamentals and core services.
- Foundational understanding of Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity).
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring/logging concepts; Azure Monitor familiarity preferred.
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server and IIS environments preferred.
- Exposure to .NET applications is a plus.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Base Compensation Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD
Base salary is one component of total compensation. Employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commission. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. The above represents the expected base compensation range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider many factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
InvoiceCloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
If you require a disability-related or religious accommodation during the application or recruitment process, and wish to discuss possible adjustments, please contact jobs@invoicecloud.com.
Click here to review InvoiceCloud’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
For recruitment agencies: InvoiceCloud does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other company location. InvoiceCloud is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
About InvoiceCloud:
InvoiceCloud is a fast-growing fintech leader recognized with 20 major awards in 2025, including USA TODAY and Boston Globe Top Workplaces, multiple SaaS Awards wins for Best Solution for Finance and FinTech, and national customer service honors from Stevie and the Business Intelligence Group. Judges also highlighted our mission to reduce digital exclusion and restore simplicity and dignity to how people pay for essential services, as well as our leadership in AI maturity and responsible innovation. It’s an award-winning, purpose-driven environment where top talent thrives.
Job Details:
We are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of Azure-native infrastructure powering InvoiceCloud’s enterprise SaaS platform.
In this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and supporting services, assist with infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, and support Azure networking and security configurations under the guidance of senior engineers.
You will collaborate closely with application teams running Windows/IIS and .NET workloads, assist with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and help maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. As part of the on-call rotation, you will participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, developing the skills necessary to independently manage production systems over time.
This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to deepen expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and platform reliability within a high-availability SaaS environment.
Success Profile:
At InvoiceCloud, success is anchored in our core competencies—which guide how every employee delivers impact.
Results Driven
- Support reliable AKS platforms and Azure infrastructure that meet defined availability, performance, and security objectives.
- Execute infrastructure changes via CI/CD pipelines with proper peer review and testing.
- Contribute to incident resolution efforts and document findings to support continuous improvement.
Takes Ownership
- Maintain and enhance Terraform modules and infrastructure configurations under established patterns and standards.
- Take responsibility for assigned services, ensuring configurations are secure, documented, and monitored.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and escalate risks appropriately.
Drives Efficiency
- Contribute to reusable, secure-by-default Terraform modules and automation scripts.
- Assist in automating operational tasks such as scaling, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Help refine observability dashboards and alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
Innovative
- Stay current with Azure and Kubernetes capabilities and suggest practical improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted tooling to draft runbooks, summarize incident findings, and accelerate troubleshooting workflows.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects under senior guidance.
Requirements
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure fundamentals and core services.
- Foundational understanding of Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity).
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring/logging concepts; Azure Monitor familiarity preferred.
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server and IIS environments preferred.
- Exposure to .NET applications is a plus.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Base Compensation Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD
Base salary is one component of total compensation. Employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commission. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. The above represents the expected base compensation range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider many factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
InvoiceCloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.
If you require a disability-related or religious accommodation during the application or recruitment process, and wish to discuss possible adjustments, please contact jobs@invoicecloud.com.
Click here to review InvoiceCloud’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy.
For recruitment agencies: InvoiceCloud does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other company location. InvoiceCloud is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Azure Cloud Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against STEM OPT's designated degree list. Computer science, computer engineering, and information technology codes all support Azure Cloud Engineer roles, but electrical engineering or applied math degrees may need DSO confirmation.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before investing time in any application, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search. Smaller cloud consultancies and regional IT firms frequently lack enrollment, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of how strong the role looks.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before evaluating an offer. Your I-983 training plan must connect your Azure work to your STEM degree, and employers who underpay relative to prevailing wage often signal weak compliance infrastructure that creates problems at extension filing.
Draft your I-983 training plan before accepting
Azure Cloud Engineer roles should map specific learning objectives to your degree field, such as distributed systems, cloud architecture, or network security. Negotiate the training plan language with your hiring manager before your start date so your DSO can approve it without last-minute revisions.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified sponsoring employers
Search Azure Cloud Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts out the manual screening step and focuses your applications on companies already equipped to file your extension paperwork.
Align your start date to protect cap-gap coverage
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically through September 30. Confirm with your DSO that your employment end date leaves enough runway for timely H-1B registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Azure Cloud Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems, and the Azure Cloud Engineer role connects meaningfully to that field. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the official STEM OPT designated degree list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. The role itself does not determine eligibility; your degree does.
Does my employer need to be on E-Verify to hire me as a STEM OPT student?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not a preference. If your employer isn't enrolled before your extension start date, your STEM OPT authorization is invalid even if USCIS has already approved the extension. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer. Browse Azure Cloud Engineer roles at employers already verified for STEM OPT compliance on Migrate Mate.
What should the I-983 training plan include for an Azure Cloud Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe a structured, degree-related learning experience, not just a list of daily tasks. For Azure Cloud Engineer roles, that means identifying specific technical competencies you'll develop, such as cloud infrastructure design, DevOps pipelines, identity and access management, or distributed systems, and connecting each to your STEM degree curriculum. Your employer's designated representative signs the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension period begins.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment after I start?
If your employer terminates or loses E-Verify enrollment during your STEM OPT period, your work authorization is affected. USCIS requires that employers maintain enrollment for the full duration of your extension. You must report a material change in employer compliance status to your DSO within five business days. In practice, this usually means finding a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or your authorization lapses.
Can cap-gap protect my Azure Cloud Engineer job if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
Yes, if your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, and further through October 1 if your petition is still pending. You can continue working in your Azure Cloud Engineer role during this period without interruption, provided your employer filed before your OPT end date.