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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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This position is available as a hybrid position in our Sioux Falls, SD office.
Designs, develops, and implements data integration packages for the organization. Performs a wide variety of database programming assignments and research/troubleshooting in T-SQL. Troubleshoots and maintains existing ETL packages. Become a subject matter expert in the organization’s SSIS packages.
At The Bancorp, we’ve spent more than 25 years driving innovation in the financial services industry. As one of the first banks to embrace fintech, we combine technology, expertise and a forward-looking approach to deliver creative, real-world solutions. We work side by side with our partners to help them grow and innovate with confidence. Across Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending and Real Estate Bridge Lending, we provide the people, processes, technology and banking capabilities that turn bold ideas into outcomes.
Join a team that brings urgency and rigor to every challenge and plays a direct role in driving growth for our clients and the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates new Extraction, Transformation, and Loading (ETL) packages to achieve data integration between various source and destination systems including the Anti Money Laundering system Actimize.
- Tests and debugs code using departmental standards and protocols prior to elevation.
- Acts as a subject matter expert in the existing ETL packages used to load Actimize. Makes recommendations and implement improvements to the packages.
- Reviews database design and code written by other database and application developers, identifies issues, and discusses efficiencies to improve data integration code and/or controls.
- Troubleshoots ETL issues as they arise by evaluating the ETL packages, source data, and destination systems.
- Develops, updates, and maintains ETL specifications and documentation used to develop data migration mappings and transformations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A minimum of 3 years T-SQL and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) development experience.
- Excellent analytical ability, judgement, and problem analysis techniques.
- Ability to write and understand complex SQL queries.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and be self-directed.
- Ability to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
- Experience with or exposure to data tools such as data catalogs (e.g., Atlan), data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), transformation tools (e.g., dbt), or reporting platforms.
- Familiarity with or interest in data automation, AI/ML concepts, and AI-assisted analytics tools, with the ability to apply them in a governed environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across technical and business teams in a regulated environment.
- Banking or financial services experience.
Additional Information:
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.
Working at The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Benefits Information: https://thebancorp.com/company/join-our-team/
Company Culture & Background Screening:
Company Culture at The Bancorp Bank: https://www.thebancorp.com/company/company-culture/
The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.
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Overview:
This position is available as a hybrid position in our Sioux Falls, SD office.
Designs, develops, and implements data integration packages for the organization. Performs a wide variety of database programming assignments and research/troubleshooting in T-SQL. Troubleshoots and maintains existing ETL packages. Become a subject matter expert in the organization’s SSIS packages.
At The Bancorp, we’ve spent more than 25 years driving innovation in the financial services industry. As one of the first banks to embrace fintech, we combine technology, expertise and a forward-looking approach to deliver creative, real-world solutions. We work side by side with our partners to help them grow and innovate with confidence. Across Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending and Real Estate Bridge Lending, we provide the people, processes, technology and banking capabilities that turn bold ideas into outcomes.
Join a team that brings urgency and rigor to every challenge and plays a direct role in driving growth for our clients and the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates new Extraction, Transformation, and Loading (ETL) packages to achieve data integration between various source and destination systems including the Anti Money Laundering system Actimize.
- Tests and debugs code using departmental standards and protocols prior to elevation.
- Acts as a subject matter expert in the existing ETL packages used to load Actimize. Makes recommendations and implement improvements to the packages.
- Reviews database design and code written by other database and application developers, identifies issues, and discusses efficiencies to improve data integration code and/or controls.
- Troubleshoots ETL issues as they arise by evaluating the ETL packages, source data, and destination systems.
- Develops, updates, and maintains ETL specifications and documentation used to develop data migration mappings and transformations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A minimum of 3 years T-SQL and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) development experience.
- Excellent analytical ability, judgement, and problem analysis techniques.
- Ability to write and understand complex SQL queries.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and be self-directed.
- Ability to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
- Experience with or exposure to data tools such as data catalogs (e.g., Atlan), data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), transformation tools (e.g., dbt), or reporting platforms.
- Familiarity with or interest in data automation, AI/ML concepts, and AI-assisted analytics tools, with the ability to apply them in a governed environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across technical and business teams in a regulated environment.
- Banking or financial services experience.
Additional Information:
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.
Working at The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Benefits Information: https://thebancorp.com/company/join-our-team/
Company Culture & Background Screening:
Company Culture at The Bancorp Bank: https://www.thebancorp.com/company/company-culture/
The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.
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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.
Frequently 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.