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Cloud Platform Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and site reliability engineering qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension start date.
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93682
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
Lebanon, New Jersey, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Onsite
Location: 110 Cokesbury Road, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833
Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $207,000.00/year.
Duties:
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data platform infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Databricks, DBT, Spark, and Airflow.
- Implement and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support data integration, analytics, reporting, and governance workflows.
- Build platform features in collaboration with cross-functional teams, applying engineering best practices such as reusable components, automation pipelines, and standardized environments.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to ensure reliable and maintainable deployments.
- Ensure platform security and compliance in a multi-account, regulated AWS environment.
- Monitor and tune performance with robust logging and alerting.
- Use Databricks for data processing, ML workflows, and lakehouse architecture integration with AWS for self-service analytics.
- Use Kubernetes for container orchestration and environment consistency.
- Apply cloud cost optimization techniques.
- Work closely with Data Architects, Engineers, DBAs, and stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
- Participate in quarterly planning sessions and provide rotating Level 3 on-call support to ensure platform reliability and resilience.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus three (3) years of experience as an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer or related role building and automating secure, scalable cloud data platforms in the finance or insurance industry or, alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer or related role building and automating secure, scalable cloud data platforms in the finance or insurance industry.
Specific skills/other requirements:
- Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section):
- Engineering data lake, lakehouse, data warehouse, or data mesh environments on AWS using secure and scalable design patterns.
- Implementing platform engineering with reusable infrastructure, automation, IaC, and CI/CD for data platforms.
- Developing and managing Databricks solutions for data engineering, Machine Learning (ML) workflows, and AWS integrations (S3, Glue, and Redshift).
- Utilizing AWS native tools and serverless technologies, including IAM, KMS, Lake Formation, Lambda, CloudFormation, and Step Functions to develop data platforms.
- Applying cloud security best practices within multi-account environments, including access control, encryption, and auditability.
- Containerizing and orchestrating applications using Kubernetes in cloud-native deployments.
Hybrid position - 3 days per week in office. Eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Pay Transparency
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 93682
Requisition ID
93682
Department
Tech Data AI Ventures
Job Function
Tech Data AI Ventures
Location
Lebanon, New Jersey, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Onsite
Location: 110 Cokesbury Road, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833
Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $207,000.00/year.
Duties:
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data platform infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Databricks, DBT, Spark, and Airflow.
- Implement and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support data integration, analytics, reporting, and governance workflows.
- Build platform features in collaboration with cross-functional teams, applying engineering best practices such as reusable components, automation pipelines, and standardized environments.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to ensure reliable and maintainable deployments.
- Ensure platform security and compliance in a multi-account, regulated AWS environment.
- Monitor and tune performance with robust logging and alerting.
- Use Databricks for data processing, ML workflows, and lakehouse architecture integration with AWS for self-service analytics.
- Use Kubernetes for container orchestration and environment consistency.
- Apply cloud cost optimization techniques.
- Work closely with Data Architects, Engineers, DBAs, and stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
- Participate in quarterly planning sessions and provide rotating Level 3 on-call support to ensure platform reliability and resilience.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus three (3) years of experience as an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer or related role building and automating secure, scalable cloud data platforms in the finance or insurance industry or, alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer or related role building and automating secure, scalable cloud data platforms in the finance or insurance industry.
Specific skills/other requirements:
- Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section):
- Engineering data lake, lakehouse, data warehouse, or data mesh environments on AWS using secure and scalable design patterns.
- Implementing platform engineering with reusable infrastructure, automation, IaC, and CI/CD for data platforms.
- Developing and managing Databricks solutions for data engineering, Machine Learning (ML) workflows, and AWS integrations (S3, Glue, and Redshift).
- Utilizing AWS native tools and serverless technologies, including IAM, KMS, Lake Formation, Lambda, CloudFormation, and Step Functions to develop data platforms.
- Applying cloud security best practices within multi-account environments, including access control, encryption, and auditability.
- Containerizing and orchestrating applications using Kubernetes in cloud-native deployments.
Hybrid position - 3 days per week in office. Eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Pay Transparency
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 93682
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Platform Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not just the field name. Check O*NET to confirm that computer science, computer engineering, or information systems degrees align with Cloud Platform Engineer roles before submitting your I-983.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer's STEM OPT sponsorship means nothing if they're not E-Verify enrolled. Ask recruiters directly during the offer stage, or cross-check through the E-Verify employer search tool before signing anything.
Frame your cloud certifications as training plan evidence
AWS, GCP, and Azure certifications strengthen your I-983 training plan by demonstrating structured learning goals. List specific competencies your employer will develop, such as Kubernetes orchestration or infrastructure-as-code, to satisfy the practical training requirement.
Target employers with active LCA filings for platform roles
Employers who've filed Labor Condition Applications for cloud or infrastructure roles through DOL already understand the STEM OPT to H-1B pipeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified sponsorship history in platform engineering.
Use prevailing wage data to benchmark your offer
Cloud Platform Engineer offers below the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area can signal employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT compliance obligations. Run a wage lookup through OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer meets the local Level I or Level II threshold.
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Find Cloud Platform Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Cloud Platform Engineer positions typically qualify because they fall under computer science or information technology CIP codes recognized by USCIS for STEM OPT. The role must involve engineering-level responsibilities in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform reliability. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree's CIP code, not the job title alone.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a cloud engineering role?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to the Cloud Platform Engineer position, such as container orchestration, CI/CD pipeline management, or cloud security practices. It requires your employer's signature, a description of supervision structure, and a list of goals you'll achieve during each evaluation period. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the practical training requirement.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not optional. Before accepting an offer, confirm your employer is actively enrolled, not just registered, in E-Verify. Startups and smaller cloud consultancies sometimes lack enrollment, so verify this early in the hiring process rather than after signing an offer letter.
How does cap-gap affect my Cloud Platform Engineer job search if my H-1B is pending?
If you file an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Cloud Platform Engineer during this period without interruption, as long as your employer filed before your EAD expiration and your petition remains pending or approved.
Where can I find Cloud Platform Engineer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Cloud Platform Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you're not discovering sponsorship gaps after an offer. Searching by role and authorization type surfaces positions where the hiring team already understands the I-983 process and the 24-month extension timeline.
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