STEM OPT Full Stack Developer Jobs
Full Stack Developer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they fall under CIP codes in computer science and information technology. Your STEM degree gives you up to 24 months of additional work authorization beyond initial OPT, totaling 36 months, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you maintain an approved I-983 training plan.
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Job Summary:
Develops, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and maintains full-stack web applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Participates throughout the software development life cycle, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and supports assigned software applications for Delta Dental of Kentucky and its affiliates and subsidiaries, working with senior team members as needed.
- Collaborates with business users and external partners to clarify requirements, identify constraints, and translate approved requirements into technical solutions.
- Collaborates with lead and senior developers on solution design and independently implements well-defined features, enhancements, and defect corrections.
- Investigates and resolves application incidents and defects, documenting root causes and corrective actions when appropriate.
- Identifies and communicates potential application risks, follows secure development practices, and complies with applicable security standards and organizational policies.
- Creates user-friendly interfaces used by internal and external customers.
- Creates and maintains automated unit and integration tests, prepares test data, and supports end users during acceptance testing and validation.
- Develops and maintains technical, operational, and user documentation for assigned applications, including configuration, deployment, support, and troubleshooting information.
Secondary Job Responsibilities:
1. Participates in on-call rotation and provides occasional after-hours application support.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1+ years of professional software development experience contributing to the successful delivery and support of software applications for internal and/or external customers across multiple release cycles. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Front-end and user-interface development experience is required.
Position requires experience applying professional software engineering practices across the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, application security, source control, build processes, testing, deployment, and DevOps. Candidates should have hands-on development experience with C#, ASP.NET, .NET 6 or later, Entity Framework Core, relational databases, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience designing or consuming Web APIs and building responsive web applications. Experience with React, Blazor, or a comparable front-end framework is required; familiarity with both React and Blazor is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly, document work, and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Experience working in a PCI, HIPAA, or other regulated environment is preferred.
This description is intended to indicate the general responsibilities and level of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title, and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position should be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Delta Dental of Kentucky, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
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Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but applied computing or interdisciplinary tech degrees sometimes don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter to share the company's E-Verify Company ID or check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. A verbal promise isn't enough, and discovering non-enrollment after you've signed delays your STEM OPT extension filing.
Target employers with active LCA filings for developers
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered to Software Developer or Full Stack Engineer job titles to identify companies with consistent STEM hiring patterns. These employers already understand prevailing wage obligations and OPT work authorization timelines.
Build your I-983 training plan before your start date
Draft the Form I-983 learning objectives around real deliverables from your job description, not generic skills. Full Stack Developer roles should map frontend and backend responsibilities to specific STEM knowledge areas your DSO will need to certify.
Use Migrate Mate to find STEM OPT verified employers
Search Full Stack Developer roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with documented sponsorship history. You can confirm employer eligibility and apply without separately cross-referencing government databases.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS allows you to file Form I-765 up to 90 days before your OPT end date. Submit your I-983, a new I-20 from your DSO, and your application early enough to maintain continuous work authorization during adjudication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Full Stack Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Full Stack Developer positions qualify when your employer's job description requires applying STEM knowledge, and your degree falls under an eligible CIP code such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. You can confirm your degree's eligibility against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List through USCIS. The role itself must involve direct application of your STEM training, not just incidental use of technical tools.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start working on a STEM OPT extension. This is a federal requirement, not a company policy choice. You can verify enrollment through E-Verify's public employer search before you accept an offer. If your employer is not enrolled, they cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, even if they otherwise want to sponsor your work authorization. Migrate Mate filters for E-Verify enrolled employers in Full Stack Developer search results.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Full Stack Developer?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For Full Stack Developer roles, this means mapping frontend and backend development responsibilities to knowledge areas from your coursework, such as algorithms, systems architecture, or software engineering principles. Your employer must also describe how they'll supervise and evaluate your progress. Your DSO reviews and signs the plan before you submit your STEM OPT application.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Full Stack Developer employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated after your STEM OPT begins, your authorization to continue working for that employer is jeopardized. USCIS requires E-Verify enrollment to remain active throughout your entire STEM OPT period. You should notify your DSO immediately if you become aware of a change in your employer's enrollment status. You may need to find a new qualifying employer and file for a change of employer through your DSO.
How does cap-gap protect me if I'm on STEM OPT and my H-1B is selected?
Cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization from April 1 through September 30 of the year your H-1B visa petition is filed, if your OPT would otherwise expire during that window. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension when your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf. Your I-20 must be updated by your DSO to reflect the cap-gap extension period. You can continue working as a Full Stack Developer under the same employer during this window without interruption.