STEM OPT Data Integration Developer Jobs

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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Overview

Open Jobs7+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type86% On-site
Median Salary$93K
Top LocationCleveland, OH
Most JobsAmazon.com

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Amazon.com
SAP BTP Integration Developer
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SAP BTP Integration Developer
Amazon.com
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$98,200/yr - $160,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Greenberg Traurig
Junior Integration Developer
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Junior Integration Developer
Greenberg Traurig
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
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Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Fairfield University
Workday Integration Developer
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Workday Integration Developer
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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City of Philadelphia
ERP Integrations Developer
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ERP Integrations Developer
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
$90,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Integration Analyst/Developer
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Integration Analyst/Developer
The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Cleveland, Ohio
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Healthcare Administration
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Integration Developer

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.

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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.

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