STEM OPT Full Stack Engineer Jobs
Full Stack Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they sit under CIP codes tied to computer science, software engineering, and information technology degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension lets you work for any employer enrolled in E-Verify, giving you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. engineering career.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Senior Fullstack Engineer (AWS, NodeJS, Javascript)
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills:
- Designs, Builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
- Expert level experience in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment.
- Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies.
- Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
- Demonstrated advanced experience with AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS and DynamoDB, AWS CICD/CDK devops.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring full stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS.
- Responsible for support of and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects and teams including other technology teams such as a User Experience team or an infrastructure team.
- Effective communication skills are a must along with a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to clearly discern client needs.
- Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.
Preferred Skills:
- High analytical skills and knack to develop and monitor tools for High frequency web apps and data services.
- Experience working on Agile teams with the scrum team member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary.
- Advanced demonstrated experience with AWS cloud supported programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Experience with relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
- Experience building infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar scripting techniques.
- Appetite to Learn new things.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s).
- Relevant AWS or other professional certifications.
Position: Senior Fullstack Engineer (AWS, NodeJS, Javascript)
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills:
- Designs, Builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
- Expert level experience in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment.
- Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies.
- Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
- Demonstrated advanced experience with AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS and DynamoDB, AWS CICD/CDK devops.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring full stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS.
- Responsible for support of and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects and teams including other technology teams such as a User Experience team or an infrastructure team.
- Effective communication skills are a must along with a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to clearly discern client needs.
- Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.
Preferred Skills:
- High analytical skills and knack to develop and monitor tools for High frequency web apps and data services.
- Experience working on Agile teams with the scrum team member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary.
- Advanced demonstrated experience with AWS cloud supported programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Experience with relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
- Experience building infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar scripting techniques.
- Appetite to Learn new things.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s).
- Relevant AWS or other professional certifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Full Stack Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science (11.0701), software engineering (14.0903), and information technology (11.0103) all qualify, but general business or liberal arts degrees do not, even if your coursework was technical.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiting contacts directly whether their company is an active E-Verify participant. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name. Accepting an offer from a non-enrolled employer disqualifies you from the STEM OPT extension entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified STEM OPT employers
Filter your Full Stack Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface companies with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This removes the manual verification step and lets you focus your applications on roles where your 24-month extension is actually viable from day one.
File your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must sign the I-983 before your STEM OPT extension begins. Build the training plan around specific full-stack skills like backend architecture, CI/CD pipelines, or API design so it reflects genuine learning objectives, which reduces the risk of a USCIS compliance issue later.
Target startups that scaled past E-Verify registration
Early-stage startups frequently skip E-Verify enrollment until they hit a federal contract or hiring threshold. When targeting smaller engineering teams, ask HR whether they registered with E-Verify when they were founded or after their first federal contract, not just whether they're enrolled now.
Align your resume stack to prevailing wage job zones
Full Stack Engineer roles typically fall into DOL Job Zone 4. Check the O*NET occupation profile for this title to understand which technical skills define the role at each wage level, then match your resume accordingly to avoid being screened out during OFLC Wage Search verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Full Stack Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information technology. The role itself must also directly relate to your degree program. USCIS evaluates both the employer's position and your educational background, so a full-stack role under a computer science degree is a straightforward match.
How do I find Full Stack Engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm active enrollment before applying. Migrate Mate also surfaces Full Stack Engineer jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers, so you can skip the manual lookup and focus your applications on companies that already meet the STEM OPT requirement.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Full Stack Engineer role?
Your I-983 must describe the specific skills and knowledge you'll develop on the job, how those goals connect to your STEM degree, and how your employer will supervise your progress. For full-stack roles, this typically includes objectives around frontend frameworks, backend systems, database design, and deployment practices, all tied back to your academic training.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated during your STEM OPT extension period, you must find a new qualifying employer to maintain your status. You should notify your DSO promptly, because STEM OPT authorization is tied to continued employment with an enrolled E-Verify participant. USCIS requires the employer to remain enrolled for the full extension period.
Can I apply for an H-1B while working as a Full Stack Engineer on STEM OPT?
Yes, and the timing matters. If your employer files an H-1B visa cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT extension expires and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. This prevents a gap between your STEM OPT end date and your H-1B start date on October 1.