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Data Integration Developer roles in ETL pipeline design, data warehousing, and API integration qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll train under a formal I-983 plan tied to your integration work.
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Job Number #173503 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role Summary:
We’re looking for a talented Digital Integration Developer to join our team! If you have a deep technical understanding of SaaS, APIs, file movement and transformation, authentication, and ETL-based processes for web applications supporting eCommerce channels, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will leverage architecture standards to design and develop solutions focusing on scalability, security, and extensibility. You’ll work closely with delivery teams and business partners to align with our digital strategy and support our exciting growth journey.
Responsibilities
- Design & Develop: Build and support scalable application solutions focusing on SAP BTP, specifically SCI/API Management and Kyma.
- System Integration: Develop seamless interactions between SAP systems and external third-party solutions, including complex Order Management Systems (OMS).
- Healthcare Connectivity: Lead integrations with Medical Practice Management Systems to bridge the gap between clinical data and eCommerce fulfillment.
- Documentation: Translate business requirements into robust technical design documents that align with our long-term architecture strategy.
- Testing & Quality: Conduct unit and integration testing, and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for all developed extensions and tools.
- Automation & Support: Build automation scripts to streamline manual configurations and provide expert troubleshooting for integration issues in live production environments.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience developing web services and scripts utilizing XML, XSD, SOAP, JSON, REST, and ODATA.
- Data Interoperability: Architect and implement data pipelines between eCommerce storefronts and Medical Practice Management Systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards and seamless synchronization of patient/order records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience designing and deploying applications utilizing SAP integration solutions (BTP, SCI, BI) and popular cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
- Domain Expertise: Prior experience integrating popular Order Management Systems (OMS) and Medical Practice Management Systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, or specialized dental/veterinary platforms).
- Advanced SAP Integration: Deep proficiency in developing technical specifications for both SAP and non-SAP cloud integrations.
- Security & Protocols: Comprehensive knowledge of security standards (SSL, PGP, SAML, OAuth) and communication protocols (SFTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS).
- Healthcare Standards: Deep familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR for exchanging electronic health records (EHR).
- Order Orchestration: Hands-on experience with the integration of Order Management Systems (OMS) (e.g., Sterling, Manhattan, or Salesforce OMS) to manage complex fulfillment workflows and inventory visibility.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Data integration roles typically require computer science, information systems, or software engineering credentials, a mismatch disqualifies you from the 24-month extension regardless of your job duties.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your offer stage. Employers who aren't enrolled can't legally employ STEM OPT workers, and switching jobs mid-authorization costs you time on your 24-month extension window.
Build an I-983 training plan around integration deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your actual Data Integration Developer duties, ETL workflows, data pipeline architecture, or schema mapping. Vague plans get rejected by DSOs; ground each goal in a measurable project outcome your employer can track and sign off on.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings in data roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history in data engineering and integration job codes. This tells you which companies have already sponsored similar roles, cutting your search down to realistic targets instead of guesswork.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Pull the wage level for your job code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions begin. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could jeopardize your authorization.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
Submit your extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. If your application is timely filed and pending when your OPT expires, you get an automatic 180-day cap-gap that keeps you authorized while USCIS processes the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a data integration developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree carries a qualifying CIP code. Data integration work involving ETL development, data pipeline architecture, or API integration typically maps to computer science, information systems, or software engineering programs on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree, not your job title alone.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a data integration developer?
Your I-983 must include specific, measurable learning objectives directly tied to your data integration duties. List concrete deliverables, building or optimizing ETL pipelines, implementing data quality checks, designing warehouse schemas, with timelines and how your employer will evaluate progress. USCIS requires your supervisor to sign off, so objectives need to reflect work they can actually observe and assess.
How do I verify that a potential employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or hiring manager directly whether the company is an active E-Verify participant before you reach the offer stage. You can also check the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, which lists participating employers by name and location. Working for a non-enrolled employer on STEM OPT is a status violation, so confirm enrollment before signing anything.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my data integration role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties requires an updated I-983 submitted to your DSO within 10 days of the change. If your role shifts from data integration development to a function outside your approved training objectives, your DSO must evaluate whether the new duties still align with your STEM degree. Failing to report changes can jeopardize your authorization and your employer's E-Verify standing.
Where can I find data integration developer jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history in relevant data engineering roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an OPT worker. Searching there narrows your list to employers who've already worked through the authorization process for roles similar to yours.