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Data Platform Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, data pipeline design, and distributed systems fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree qualifies you for the 24-month extension beyond initial OPT, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role is directly tied to your degree field.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Data Platform Support Engineer - Snowflake 1
City: Novi
State/Province: Michigan
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
INTRODUCTION
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Data Platform Support Engineer with 4 years of experience in cloud-based data platforms, ETL, and data integration. The role will support enterprise data and analytics platforms through platform administration, operational support, monitoring, and data engineering activities across modern cloud ecosystems.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Snowflake Admin and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support cloud data platform administration and environment management activities
- Perform user access management, RBAC administration, and security configuration activities
- Assist in implementing data quality, governance, and security standards
- Monitor platform health, resource utilization, storage, and compute consumption
- Support platform performance optimization and workload management activities
- Assist with environment provisioning, configuration, and platform setup activities
- Support platform patching, upgrades, and release coordination activities
- Manage operational monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
- Support audit, compliance, and governance-related operational activities
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution and platform support
- Develop and support ETL and data integration pipelines
- Perform data ingestion, transformation, and validation activities
- Assist with data pipeline troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational support
- Support DevOps and deployment activities for data engineering workloads
- Participate in root cause analysis and operational issue resolution
- Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and support procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computers, Information Technology, or related field.
2-3 years of experience in Data Platform Administration, Data Engineering, or Cloud Platform Support.
Experience working with Snowflake administration and workload optimization.
Hands-on experience with SQL, Python and ETL concepts.
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar ecosystems.
Understanding of platform administration, monitoring, and operational support processes.
Knowledge of RBAC, security controls, and governance concepts.
Familiarity with data warehousing and modern cloud data architecture concepts.
Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
Basic understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and release management practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Snowflake administration and workload optimization.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, or Azure ecosystem services.
Experience with ETL tools such as dbt, Matillion or ADF.
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $74,550 to $172,200.
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
Job Title: Data Platform Support Engineer - Snowflake 1
City: Novi
State/Province: Michigan
Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
INTRODUCTION
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Data Platform Support Engineer with 4 years of experience in cloud-based data platforms, ETL, and data integration. The role will support enterprise data and analytics platforms through platform administration, operational support, monitoring, and data engineering activities across modern cloud ecosystems.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Snowflake Admin and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support cloud data platform administration and environment management activities
- Perform user access management, RBAC administration, and security configuration activities
- Assist in implementing data quality, governance, and security standards
- Monitor platform health, resource utilization, storage, and compute consumption
- Support platform performance optimization and workload management activities
- Assist with environment provisioning, configuration, and platform setup activities
- Support platform patching, upgrades, and release coordination activities
- Manage operational monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
- Support audit, compliance, and governance-related operational activities
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution and platform support
- Develop and support ETL and data integration pipelines
- Perform data ingestion, transformation, and validation activities
- Assist with data pipeline troubleshooting, monitoring, and operational support
- Support DevOps and deployment activities for data engineering workloads
- Participate in root cause analysis and operational issue resolution
- Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and support procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computers, Information Technology, or related field.
2-3 years of experience in Data Platform Administration, Data Engineering, or Cloud Platform Support.
Experience working with Snowflake administration and workload optimization.
Hands-on experience with SQL, Python and ETL concepts.
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or similar ecosystems.
Understanding of platform administration, monitoring, and operational support processes.
Knowledge of RBAC, security controls, and governance concepts.
Familiarity with data warehousing and modern cloud data architecture concepts.
Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
Basic understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and release management practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Snowflake administration and workload optimization.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, or Azure ecosystem services.
Experience with ETL tools such as dbt, Matillion or ADF.
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $74,550 to $172,200.
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Platform Engineer
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code matching a DHS-approved STEM field. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems codes all support Data Platform Engineer roles, but applied mathematics or statistics degrees require your DSO to confirm the mapping before you file.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Any employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, not just willing to enroll. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before your first interview so you're not discovering the gap after an offer is on the table.
Target companies with active LCA filings for data roles
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications through DOL for data engineering or cloud infrastructure positions already understand prevailing wage obligations and STEM work authorization logistics. Filtering by recent LCA activity for relevant SOC codes narrows your list to employers who've done this before.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Data Platform Engineer roles at employers already screened for E-Verify enrollment. This saves you from applying to companies that can't legally hire you on OPT and focuses your effort on employers set up to support your training plan and extension filing.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
USCIS requires a completed Form I-983 training plan signed by both you and your employer before your STEM OPT extension begins. Have a draft ready that maps your data platform responsibilities to your specific degree competencies so your employer can review and sign without delays holding up your start date.
Align your job title and duties with your degree on the I-983
USCIS scrutinizes whether your day-to-day work directly relates to your STEM field. For data platform roles, document specific technical responsibilities like pipeline architecture, query optimization, or distributed system design rather than generic descriptions. Vague job duties on the I-983 are a common reason extensions get flagged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Platform Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, Data Platform Engineer positions typically qualify because they require applied knowledge in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, all of which are DHS-approved STEM fields. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your actual job duties must directly relate to that field. Your DSO confirms eligibility when recommending the extension on your I-20.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you begin working on the STEM OPT extension. Enrollment alone is not enough if the specific site or hiring entity within a larger company isn't covered. Confirm enrollment status directly with HR before accepting an offer, and verify that the entity listed on your I-983 matches the enrolled E-Verify employer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a data engineering role?
The I-983 requires a detailed description of how your Data Platform Engineer responsibilities connect to your STEM degree. You'll document specific learning objectives, mentorship arrangements, and performance evaluation criteria. For this role, that typically includes skills in distributed data systems, ETL pipeline design, or cloud infrastructure. Both you and your supervisor must sign, and USCIS can audit the plan at any time during your extension.
How does cap-gap affect my STEM OPT timeline if I get H-1B selected?
If you file an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your STEM OPT extension doesn't restart the cap-gap clock, but if your STEM OPT is still valid when the H-1B petition is filed, your authorized stay extends until the H-1B start date. Keep your EAD expiration date and petition receipt notice organized carefully.
Where can I find Data Platform Engineer jobs at E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate lists Data Platform Engineer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which removes the guesswork of checking enrollment separately for each company. You can search by role type and see which employers have existing LCA filing history for data engineering positions, giving you a clearer picture of which companies already have infrastructure in place to support STEM OPT hires.