STEM OPT Database Developer Jobs
Database Developer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they map to CIP codes in computer science and information technology. Your STEM degree gives you up to 24 months of additional work authorization beyond your initial OPT period, but only with employers enrolled in E-Verify. That requirement filters the job market before you apply.
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Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $550 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers.
For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Awards and Recognitions --Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US.
Job Description
Location: Lisle, IL 60532
Job Title: Database Programmer
Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to hire)
Responsibilities:
- Design database for OLTP and OLAP applications
- Define database standards for tables, columns, indexes
- Handle the daily responsibilities of supporting the build and release needs of Agile scrum teams
- Provide guidance to cross-team and team members in database best practices and procedures
- Support all pre-production, managed environments for middleware services and applications
- Deploy code and other proactive maintenance activities to keep the services up and running
- Own specific deployment problems and provide active coordination between various groups including internal and external groups in resolving a specific problem
- Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support
- Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team
- Implement metrics, Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators for the process and the team
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience Database Programming/Management
Should Have:
- Database capacity planning
- C# or Java Programming
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- NOSQL
Required Skills:
- Database Design
- T-SQL Programming
- Stored procedures/Functions/Trigger Development
- MS SQL Server Installation, configuration
- Query optimization, Execution plan Analysis
- MS SQL Server Job setup
- Database Performance Monitoring
- MS SQL Server Database Optimization
Additional Information
To apply for this position, or to learn more about the role, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3291
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $550 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers.
For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Awards and Recognitions --Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US.
Job Description
Location: Lisle, IL 60532
Job Title: Database Programmer
Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to hire)
Responsibilities:
- Design database for OLTP and OLAP applications
- Define database standards for tables, columns, indexes
- Handle the daily responsibilities of supporting the build and release needs of Agile scrum teams
- Provide guidance to cross-team and team members in database best practices and procedures
- Support all pre-production, managed environments for middleware services and applications
- Deploy code and other proactive maintenance activities to keep the services up and running
- Own specific deployment problems and provide active coordination between various groups including internal and external groups in resolving a specific problem
- Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support
- Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team
- Implement metrics, Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators for the process and the team
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience Database Programming/Management
Should Have:
- Database capacity planning
- C# or Java Programming
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- NOSQL
Required Skills:
- Database Design
- T-SQL Programming
- Stored procedures/Functions/Trigger Development
- MS SQL Server Installation, configuration
- Query optimization, Execution plan Analysis
- MS SQL Server Job setup
- Database Performance Monitoring
- MS SQL Server Database Optimization
Additional Information
To apply for this position, or to learn more about the role, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3291
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Database Developer
Confirm your CIP code matches database roles
Pull up your degree's CIP code through your DSO before applying. Computer science, information systems, and data science codes all support Database Developer roles, but some general business or management information systems degrees sit in gray areas that require DSO confirmation.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before every application
Check E-Verify's employer search tool directly before submitting any application. A company can lose E-Verify enrollment between job postings and offer letters, so confirm status at application, not just at hire. Unenrolled employers cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings for database roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with Labor Condition Application history in database and software development occupations. Employers already familiar with LCA filing understand STEM OPT timelines and are less likely to rescind offers over authorization questions.
Build a training plan around your actual database stack
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your job duties, not generic descriptions. Document the database systems, query languages, and data modeling tools you'll use. USCIS scrutinizes vague training plans, and a role-specific plan is harder to challenge.
Time your STEM OPT application against your offer timeline
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Database Developer hiring cycles often run four to eight weeks, so start identifying employers six months out to leave room for offer negotiation and filing preparation.
Use SOC codes to benchmark prevailing wage expectations
Database Developers fall under SOC code 15-1252. Run that code through the OFLC Wage Search to see what employers must certify on an LCA for your metro area. If an offer falls below the Level I prevailing wage, the employer faces a compliance problem at the LCA stage.
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Find Database Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Database Developer positions qualify when your degree is in a STEM field with a matching CIP code, such as computer science, information systems, or data science. The role itself must require application of your STEM knowledge, not just use software incidentally. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree program and the job description your employer provides.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Database Developer?
Your I-983 must list measurable learning objectives tied directly to database development work, including the specific technologies, languages, and systems you'll work with. Objectives like 'design normalized relational schemas using PostgreSQL' are enforceable and verifiable. USCIS looks for a clear connection between your STEM degree, your listed objectives, and the actual duties in your offer letter. Generic descriptions increase the risk of a request for evidence.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Use E-Verify's free public employer search tool to look up any company by name or employer identification number before you sign an offer. Enrollment status can change, so search at the time of the offer, not when the job was posted. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, and you'd need to find a new employer or convert to a different status before starting work.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment after I start?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses after you begin working, you must stop working for that employer. USCIS requires continuous E-Verify enrollment throughout your entire STEM OPT period. Your employer is responsible for re-enrolling, but the legal obligation to maintain authorized employment is yours. Report the change to your DSO immediately and document your response in case USCIS reviews your record.
Where can I find Database Developer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Database Developer listings for employers with active E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history in technology occupations, which removes the back-and-forth of explaining your authorization to employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT. Searching on Migrate Mate narrows your pool to employers who have already navigated the compliance side of hiring international students in technical roles.
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