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Data Integration Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. You'll work on ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and API integrations while maintaining full work authorization for up to 36 months total.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Data Integration Engineer to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Data Integration Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our health care services by ensuring seamless data flow between various systems. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data integration solutions that facilitate accurate and timely access to critical health information. ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and create robust integration processes that support clinical and operational needs. By leveraging advanced data integration techniques, this role aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows within the organization. Ultimately, the Engineer, Data Integration will contribute to the overall mission of delivering high-quality health care services through innovative data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data integration, ETL processes or data warehousing.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the health care industry and familiarity with health care data standards (e.g., X12, HL7, FHIR).
- Proficiency in programming using SSIS, SSRS and SSAS.
- Experience with on-prem/cloud-based data integration tools and platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement data integration solutions to connect disparate systems.
- Supporting and fixing production system incidents in a timely manner to reduce the impact of issues, mitigate damages, and ensure that systems and services continue to operate as planned.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data integration processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain documentation for data integration workflows and processes.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data integration and health care technology.
We are seeking a Data Integration Engineer to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Data Integration Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our health care services by ensuring seamless data flow between various systems. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data integration solutions that facilitate accurate and timely access to critical health information. ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and create robust integration processes that support clinical and operational needs. By leveraging advanced data integration techniques, this role aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows within the organization. Ultimately, the Engineer, Data Integration will contribute to the overall mission of delivering high-quality health care services through innovative data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data integration, ETL processes or data warehousing.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the health care industry and familiarity with health care data standards (e.g., X12, HL7, FHIR).
- Proficiency in programming using SSIS, SSRS and SSAS.
- Experience with on-prem/cloud-based data integration tools and platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement data integration solutions to connect disparate systems.
- Supporting and fixing production system incidents in a timely manner to reduce the impact of issues, mitigate damages, and ensure that systems and services continue to operate as planned.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data integration processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain documentation for data integration workflows and processes.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data integration and health care technology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Integration Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM category. Data Integration Engineer roles most commonly align with CIP codes under computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your DSO confirms eligibility before endorsing your I-20.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
STEM OPT authorization requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. Search E-Verify's employer search tool to confirm enrollment. Accepting an offer from a non-enrolled employer makes you ineligible for the 24-month extension entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around data deliverables
Data Integration Engineer roles need a training plan that ties specific ETL, pipeline, or database projects to your STEM degree. List concrete learning objectives, not generic job duties. A vague I-983 is the most common reason USCIS flags STEM OPT training plans during review.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for data engineering roles. LCA filings show which companies have a documented track record of sponsoring STEM talent, narrowing your list before you invest time in applications.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Before signing an offer, look up the prevailing wage for Data Integration Engineer in your metro area using OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL wage level tied to your experience. A below-prevailing-wage offer creates problems if you later pursue H-1B sponsorship.
Time your OPT extension request around the 90-day window
File your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT expires and no later than your expiration date. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, which can disrupt active projects and complicate your employment start date.
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Does a Data Integration Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or data science. The role itself must directly apply knowledge from your STEM degree. Your DSO will confirm that your CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before endorsing your I-20 for the extension.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Data Integration Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe specific goals tied to your STEM degree, not a list of daily tasks. For a Data Integration Engineer, that means identifying learning objectives around ETL design, database architecture, API development, or data quality frameworks. Both you and your employer must sign the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submitting. USCIS can request it during any review period, so specificity matters.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Ask your recruiter or hiring manager directly, since E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for all STEM OPT employers under SEVP regulations. You can also search E-Verify's employer search function to confirm enrollment independently. An employer who hasn't enrolled cannot sponsor your STEM OPT extension, regardless of how the offer letter is worded.
What happens to my STEM OPT work authorization if my H-1B petition is selected in the cap?
If your H-1B is selected and your employer files the petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS automatically covers the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation on October 1. You can continue working as a Data Integration Engineer throughout that period without interruption, as long as you remain with the same employer.
Where can I find Data Integration Engineer jobs with employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Data Integration Engineer roles by employers with documented LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never sponsored work authorization. Search by job title and location on Migrate Mate to see which employers have an active track record before you apply. This is faster than cross-referencing DOL disclosure data manually.
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