STEM OPT Build And Release Engineer Jobs
Build and Release Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Job Title: Build and Release Engineer
Location: 901 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility in Full time)
Responsibilities:
- Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support
- Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team
- Able to perform manual and automation testing
- Able to write test cases and test plan
- Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
- Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in build & release and QA automation
Required Skills:
- Cloud Deployment (Puppet or Chef)
- Team city
- Bamboo
- Jenkins
Nice to Have:
- PL/SQL
- QTP
- Selenium
- Load Runner / UFT – nice to have
- SOAP UI
- JMeter
- Agile scrum development experience
Additional Information
To know more about this position, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Job Description
Job Title: Build and Release Engineer
Location: 901 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility in Full time)
Responsibilities:
- Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support
- Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team
- Able to perform manual and automation testing
- Able to write test cases and test plan
- Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
- Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in build & release and QA automation
Required Skills:
- Cloud Deployment (Puppet or Chef)
- Team city
- Bamboo
- Jenkins
Nice to Have:
- PL/SQL
- QTP
- Selenium
- Load Runner / UFT – nice to have
- SOAP UI
- JMeter
- Agile scrum development experience
Additional Information
To know more about this position, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Build And Release Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Build and Release Engineering draws on computer science, software engineering, and systems engineering degrees, but your specific CIP code must appear on the official list to qualify.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use the E-Verify employer search to check enrollment status. An employer who completed registration years ago but never renewed participation cannot legally sponsor your STEM OPT extension.
Frame your CI/CD experience around measurable outcomes
Build and Release Engineer hiring managers evaluate pipeline reliability, deployment frequency, and incident reduction. Quantify your contributions with metrics from internships or projects. Applicants who cite concrete system improvements move past automated screening faster than those listing tools alone.
Start your I-983 training plan before your offer letter
Draft your Form I-983 learning objectives around the specific build systems, release tooling, and automation responsibilities in the job description. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often delay filing because the training plan catches them off guard. Arriving with a draft accelerates their DSO submission timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with STEM OPT history
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find Build and Release Engineer roles at employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students. Targeting companies with documented OPT experience cuts the time you spend educating HR teams about E-Verify and I-983 requirements.
Ask about cap-gap coverage before accepting late-cycle offers
If your initial OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer understands this window and won't pause your employment during the gap, since a payroll break can jeopardize your status continuity.
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Does a Build and Release Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO will confirm eligibility when you apply for the extension through USCIS.
What E-Verify steps does my employer need to complete?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment alone isn't sufficient if participation has lapsed. The employer also needs to sign Form I-983 as the authorizing official, commit to reporting any material changes in your training, and notify your DSO if employment ends. Check current enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool.
How do I complete Form I-983 for a Build and Release Engineer position?
Form I-983 requires you and your employer to describe the practical training goals, the skills you'll develop, how those skills connect to your STEM degree, and how your performance will be evaluated. For this role, training objectives typically cover CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, release management processes, and infrastructure tooling. Be specific about learning outcomes rather than listing job duties.
How far in advance should I apply for the STEM OPT extension?
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If you file on time and your current OPT is still valid, you receive a 180-day automatic extension of work authorization while USCIS processes your case. Missing the 90-day window doesn't disqualify you, but it eliminates that automatic coverage buffer.
Where can I find Build and Release Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Build and Release Engineer positions filtered for employers with STEM OPT hiring history and confirmed E-Verify enrollment. Targeting employers already familiar with the I-983 process and USCIS reporting requirements saves significant time during offer negotiation. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the occupation's standard requirements and validate prevailing wage ranges using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage.
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