STEM OPT Cloud Developer Jobs
Cloud Developer roles in infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering are among the strongest fits for STEM OPT students. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies if your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Every employer who hires you must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT positions.
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Genesys APIs, Genesys Cloud CX, J2EE development, API Development, Genesys Cloud CX Developer/Architect with Softphone
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mandatory Design and Development experience in Genesys Cloud CX and Genesys Architecture.
- Develop roadmap for CCaaS transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Experience in Softphone API integration with Genesys CX.
- Experience in Genesys SDK.
- Experience in Genesys Cloud CX administration, configuration and implementation.
- Strong experience Node.JS/Rest, SOAP and Genesys APIs.
- Experience creating dashboards for monitoring queue activity, agent performance, and interactions.
- Strong experience in Genesys Cloud admin and configuration including contact center, telephony, routing, people and permissions and outbound.
- Experience in Genesys installation and configuration.
- Troubleshooting experiences with the issues in configuring and routing related issues.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Genesys on-prem and understanding of various Genesys components and composer development.
- Exposure for Java/J2EE development and API Development/Scripting integration.
- Genesys Cloud CX certification preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Addison, TX
JOB FUNCTION
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
ROLE
Role: Technical Lead
JOB ID
Job Id: 416301
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
TCS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
INTRODUCTION
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Genesys APIs, Genesys Cloud CX, J2EE development, API Development, Genesys Cloud CX Developer/Architect with Softphone
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mandatory Design and Development experience in Genesys Cloud CX and Genesys Architecture.
- Develop roadmap for CCaaS transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Experience in Softphone API integration with Genesys CX.
- Experience in Genesys SDK.
- Experience in Genesys Cloud CX administration, configuration and implementation.
- Strong experience Node.JS/Rest, SOAP and Genesys APIs.
- Experience creating dashboards for monitoring queue activity, agent performance, and interactions.
- Strong experience in Genesys Cloud admin and configuration including contact center, telephony, routing, people and permissions and outbound.
- Experience in Genesys installation and configuration.
- Troubleshooting experiences with the issues in configuring and routing related issues.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Genesys on-prem and understanding of various Genesys components and composer development.
- Exposure for Java/J2EE development and API Development/Scripting integration.
- Genesys Cloud CX certification preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 a year
LOCATION
Location: Addison, TX
JOB FUNCTION
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
ROLE
Role: Technical Lead
JOB ID
Job Id: 416301
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
TCS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your I-20 and confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies for the STEM OPT extension. Cloud Developer roles commonly align with CIP codes in computer science and information technology. If your code is missing or incorrect, contact your DSO to update it before your OPT expires.
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the official E-Verify employer search tool by company name before signing an offer. Remote roles complicate this further since the worksite employer, not just the hiring company, must be enrolled.
Research prevailing wages for cloud roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for Cloud Developer positions by job zone and metro area. Knowing the DOL wage tiers helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the level required for a future H-1B visa LCA, avoiding employers whose pay structure would create filing problems later.
Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams
Employers building or maintaining cloud platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP file the most LCAs for developer roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring STEM workers in software and cloud infrastructure job categories.
File your I-983 training plan within ten days of starting
Your employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension begins. Cloud Developer plans should map specific job duties, such as CI/CD pipeline development or cloud architecture design, to your degree's STEM learning objectives. USCIS can revoke your extension if the training plan is incomplete or vague.
Start your extension application 90 days early
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Cloud hiring cycles often run four to eight weeks, so delayed applications can create a gap between your offer date and your authorization start date, complicating your onboarding paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Cloud Developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by DHS. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and related fields typically qualify. Check your I-20 to confirm your CIP code is on the list. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems, confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What does E-Verify enrollment mean for Cloud Developer employers, and how do I confirm it?
E-Verify is a federal web-based system employers use to verify work authorization electronically. For STEM OPT, your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. You can confirm enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool. For contract or staffing arrangements, the employer of record signing your I-983 must be enrolled, not just the end client.
What goes into a Form I-983 training plan for a Cloud Developer role?
The I-983 must connect your day-to-day job duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For a Cloud Developer, this means documenting tasks like cloud architecture design, infrastructure automation, containerization, or security implementation and mapping each to a specific competency from your degree program. USCIS reviews these plans, so vague descriptions like 'general software development' are not sufficient and can trigger an RFE or revocation.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension that is reflected on your I-20. You can continue working as a Cloud Developer during this period without a new EAD card, as long as your employer's petition remains pending or approved.
Where can I find Cloud Developer jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Cloud Developer roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring STEM OPT students. Because E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement, searching on a platform that surfaces only compliant employers saves you from discovering a compliance gap after you've already accepted an offer and initiated your extension paperwork.