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Integration Developer roles in enterprise software, API platforms, and middleware systems qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree maps to an approved CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date.
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Job Number #173503 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Role Summary:
We’re looking for a talented Digital Integration Developer to join our team! If you have a deep technical understanding of SaaS, APIs, file movement and transformation, authentication, and ETL-based processes for web applications supporting eCommerce channels, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will leverage architecture standards to design and develop solutions focusing on scalability, security, and extensibility. You’ll work closely with delivery teams and business partners to align with our digital strategy and support our exciting growth journey.
Responsibilities
- Design & Develop: Build and support scalable application solutions focusing on SAP BTP, specifically SCI/API Management and Kyma.
- System Integration: Develop seamless interactions between SAP systems and external third-party solutions, including complex Order Management Systems (OMS).
- Healthcare Connectivity: Lead integrations with Medical Practice Management Systems to bridge the gap between clinical data and eCommerce fulfillment.
- Documentation: Translate business requirements into robust technical design documents that align with our long-term architecture strategy.
- Testing & Quality: Conduct unit and integration testing, and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for all developed extensions and tools.
- Automation & Support: Build automation scripts to streamline manual configurations and provide expert troubleshooting for integration issues in live production environments.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience developing web services and scripts utilizing XML, XSD, SOAP, JSON, REST, and ODATA.
- Data Interoperability: Architect and implement data pipelines between eCommerce storefronts and Medical Practice Management Systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards and seamless synchronization of patient/order records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience designing and deploying applications utilizing SAP integration solutions (BTP, SCI, BI) and popular cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
- Domain Expertise: Prior experience integrating popular Order Management Systems (OMS) and Medical Practice Management Systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, or specialized dental/veterinary platforms).
- Advanced SAP Integration: Deep proficiency in developing technical specifications for both SAP and non-SAP cloud integrations.
- Security & Protocols: Comprehensive knowledge of security standards (SSL, PGP, SAML, OAuth) and communication protocols (SFTP, HTTPS, JDBC, JMS).
- Healthcare Standards: Deep familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR for exchanging electronic health records (EHR).
- Order Orchestration: Hands-on experience with the integration of Order Management Systems (OMS) (e.g., Sterling, Manhattan, or Salesforce OMS) to manage complex fulfillment workflows and inventory visibility.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering codes all support Integration Developer roles, but business-focused MIS degrees sometimes don't qualify without a closer review.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. A subsidiary or staffing firm may not share enrollment with its corporate parent, which disqualifies your STEM OPT extension at that location.
Align your I-983 training plan to integration-specific skills
Your I-983 must name concrete learning objectives tied to your actual work. For Integration Developer roles, list specific technologies like REST API design, ETL pipelines, or middleware orchestration so the training plan reflects the engineering work USCIS expects for a STEM OPT approval.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Integration Developer postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, which signals they understand work authorization requirements and have supported STEM OPT students through the extension process before.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your target job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL wage level that applies to your experience. Integration Developer roles span wage levels depending on system complexity, and knowing the floor protects you in salary negotiations and confirms LCA compliance.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If you file an H-1B visa petition during your STEM OPT period and USCIS selects your registration, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need a new EAD to keep working, but your employer must keep your I-983 active until the H-1B takes effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Integration Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer maps your role to a STEM-designated SOC code such as Software Developers or Computer Systems Analysts, and your degree carries an approved CIP code, the role qualifies. Review your I-20 and confirm the degree field with your DSO before filing. O*NET lists the standard occupational classification for Integration Developer positions, which your employer will reference when completing your I-983 training plan.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
The specific legal entity that employs you must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Enrollment by a parent company or affiliate doesn't satisfy this requirement if you're hired by a different subsidiary. Ask your HR contact to confirm the EIN on your offer letter matches the enrolled entity in E-Verify before you submit your STEM OPT application to your DSO.
How do I structure the I-983 training plan for an Integration Developer position?
Your I-983 must connect your daily engineering work to specific learning objectives rooted in your STEM degree. For Integration Developer roles, describe the technical skills you'll build, such as API integration patterns, middleware configuration, or data pipeline architecture. Vague descriptions like 'software development tasks' often draw scrutiny. Your employer's supervisor and DSO both sign the form, so align the language with your actual project scope before submitting.
How do I find Integration Developer jobs where employers understand STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Integration Developer roles filtered by employers with verified work-authorization filing history. Many listings on general job boards don't disclose E-Verify status or prior STEM OPT experience, which creates delays after an offer. Targeting employers who have already hired on STEM OPT reduces back-and-forth about E-Verify enrollment and I-983 requirements during onboarding.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my H-1B petition is filed but not yet approved?
If USCIS selects your H-1B registration and your employer files a timely petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection kicks in automatically. Your STEM OPT authorization continues through September 30 of that fiscal year even if your EAD has already expired. You can keep working at your Integration Developer role without a new EAD, but you should carry your cap-gap documentation and a copy of your H-1B receipt notice at all times.