STEM OPT Deployment Engineer Jobs
Deployment Engineer roles in CI/CD pipeline management, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience and transition to long-term sponsorship.
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- Perform ERP software installation, data migration and upgrade services for existing Tyler clients from their OnPremise install to AWS Cloud through scheduled project appointments with a defined scope of work.
- Configure application, database, and web servers with Tyler and 3rd party software.
- Provide technical overviews to clients regarding server configurations and software installation procedures.
- Document results of service work performed for use by internal staff.
- Position requires some travel for team engagements or client user groups.
- Position requires Saturday coverage up to once a month based on customer requests.
- Installs, configures and tests all components to the expected revisions and performance standards.
- Provides high-level installation planning and consulting for existing clients.
- Assists training staff on the installation procedures and processes.
- Assists the Installation Analyst with developing consistent installation standards.
- Provides high quality installation services to large and complex clients.
- Work through complex technical issues with customers.
- Manage and prioritize multiple and often conflicting tasks while working independently.
- Become a trusted client resource by providing service that consistently demonstrates a high level of product knowledge and work ethic along with respect for the client.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in MIS, IT, Computer Science or Computer Engineering related degrees or equivalent experience.
- Experience administering and/or installing applications on Microsoft Windows Server.
- Experience administering and/or installing Microsoft SQL Server.
- A minimum of 18 months of relevant experience installing and configuring software associated with Tyler solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency with installing and upgrading Tyler applications.
- Strong knowledge of web servers (IIS, Apache) and secured communication (SSL).
- Basic knowledge of server hardware and network configurations.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to self-manage projects and prioritize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical and non-technical individuals.
- Must be able to contribute and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to evaluate the severity of an issue and determine if management intervention is necessary to address a serious problem in a timely manner.
- Build rapport with clients to turn what may be a negative situation into a positive customer service experience.
- Prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, technical environment.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Must have excellent customer service and client relationship building skills.
- Strong attention to detail is needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform ERP software installation, data migration and upgrade services for existing Tyler clients from their OnPremise install to AWS Cloud through scheduled project appointments with a defined scope of work.
- Configure application, database, and web servers with Tyler and 3rd party software.
- Provide technical overviews to clients regarding server configurations and software installation procedures.
- Document results of service work performed for use by internal staff.
- Position requires some travel for team engagements or client user groups.
- Position requires Saturday coverage up to once a month based on customer requests.
- Installs, configures and tests all components to the expected revisions and performance standards.
- Provides high-level installation planning and consulting for existing clients.
- Assists training staff on the installation procedures and processes.
- Assists the Installation Analyst with developing consistent installation standards.
- Provides high quality installation services to large and complex clients.
- Work through complex technical issues with customers.
- Manage and prioritize multiple and often conflicting tasks while working independently.
- Become a trusted client resource by providing service that consistently demonstrates a high level of product knowledge and work ethic along with respect for the client.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in MIS, IT, Computer Science or Computer Engineering related degrees or equivalent experience.
- Experience administering and/or installing applications on Microsoft Windows Server.
- Experience administering and/or installing Microsoft SQL Server.
- A minimum of 18 months of relevant experience installing and configuring software associated with Tyler solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency with installing and upgrading Tyler applications.
- Strong knowledge of web servers (IIS, Apache) and secured communication (SSL).
- Basic knowledge of server hardware and network configurations.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to self-manage projects and prioritize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical and non-technical individuals.
- Must be able to contribute and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to evaluate the severity of an issue and determine if management intervention is necessary to address a serious problem in a timely manner.
- Build rapport with clients to turn what may be a negative situation into a positive customer service experience.
- Prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, technical environment.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Must have excellent customer service and client relationship building skills.
- Strong attention to detail is needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Deployment Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an ICE-recognized STEM field. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees qualify, but business IT or management information systems degrees from some programs may not. Confirm with your DSO before filing your STEM OPT application.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during interviews
Ask hiring managers whether the company is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Enrollment lapses if a company hasn't hired recently. USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled before your STEM OPT extension start date, so confirm status before accepting an offer.
Tailor your resume to infrastructure and release tooling
Deployment Engineer job postings often screen for specific tools: Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or ArgoCD. Listing relevant coursework, capstone projects, or internship deployments tied to these tools signals hands-on readiness to hiring managers at E-Verify-enrolled employers.
Search Migrate Mate for E-Verify-enrolled employers
Filter your Deployment Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring STEM OPT and H-1B candidates, so you're not spending time on companies that can't legally hire you under your current authorization.
Align your I-983 training plan to real job duties
Your I-983 must describe how your Deployment Engineer duties connect to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Map specific tasks, such as automating infrastructure provisioning or managing deployment pipelines, to the technical skills your degree program covered. Vague plans draw DSO rejections and USCIS scrutiny.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 of an H-1B cap year, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization if your employer files a timely H-1B petition. Coordinate with your employer on the March registration window so there's no gap in authorization during the transition.
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Does a Deployment Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems, and your Deployment Engineer duties directly apply that technical knowledge. The role typically involves automating software releases, managing CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining infrastructure, all of which align with STEM degree competencies recognized by ICE and USCIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment is not the same as registration, so ask your HR contact to confirm active status. If the company isn't enrolled, they can register through E-Verify before extending you an offer, but the enrollment must be in place at the time your extension starts, not after.
How should I complete the I-983 training plan for a Deployment Engineer position?
Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree and describe how your Deployment Engineer duties fulfill them. Include concrete tasks such as building deployment pipelines, writing infrastructure-as-code, and managing container orchestration. Both you and your employer's supervisor must sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes the extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending?
Cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization if your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition while your OPT EAD is still valid. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that cap year, or until USCIS makes a decision on the petition, whichever comes first. You can continue working as a Deployment Engineer during this period without interruption.
Where can I find Deployment Engineer jobs at companies that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Deployment Engineer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of sponsoring STEM OPT and H-1B candidates. Searching there saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer manually. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see what prevailing wages certified employers have filed for comparable roles in your target metro.
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