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Java Backend Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts. With 36 months of total OPT, you have a realistic window to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Java Backend Engineer
Specialist I - Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is looking for a strong Java Backend Engineer to work on a multi-vendor multi-geo team to help build a NextGen High Scale Enterprise Platform. This is strictly a work from office position and is not open to remote roles.
The opportunity:
- Designed, developed, and maintained enterprise-grade Java applications using Java 18+, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
- Developed and deployed Spring Boot microservices with RESTful APIs, dependency injection, exception handling, security, and ORM frameworks.
- Built scalable and resilient microservices-based architectures to support distributed business applications.
- Implemented and managed event-driven systems using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topic management, message serialization, and performance tuning.
- Deployed, monitored, and managed containerized applications on Kubernetes, including pod configuration, service discovery, scaling, and troubleshooting.
- Worked with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB for cloud-native application deployment and management.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field is required as it is a complex specialized program
- Experience in working Java Version 18 or above is mandatory
- 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Kafka
- 2-3 years of solid experience in Kubernetes
- Strong programming skills in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and familiarity with Java frameworks
- Understanding of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications
- Hands-on experience in developing Spring Boot applications, including dependency injection, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and REST API development
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL or Cosmos DB
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries as per industrial standards, fine-tuned for optimization
- Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication (written & verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are also important for this role
Role Location: California
Compensation Range: $94,000-$141,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
LI-YG1
Skills
Java, Design Patterns, Microservices, Apache Kafka, Object-Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, Microsoft Azure
Benefits
Compensation range: $94,000.00 to $141,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Role description
Java Backend Engineer
Specialist I - Software Engineering
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is looking for a strong Java Backend Engineer to work on a multi-vendor multi-geo team to help build a NextGen High Scale Enterprise Platform. This is strictly a work from office position and is not open to remote roles.
The opportunity:
- Designed, developed, and maintained enterprise-grade Java applications using Java 18+, adhering to object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
- Developed and deployed Spring Boot microservices with RESTful APIs, dependency injection, exception handling, security, and ORM frameworks.
- Built scalable and resilient microservices-based architectures to support distributed business applications.
- Implemented and managed event-driven systems using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topic management, message serialization, and performance tuning.
- Deployed, monitored, and managed containerized applications on Kubernetes, including pod configuration, service discovery, scaling, and troubleshooting.
- Worked with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB for cloud-native application deployment and management.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field is required as it is a complex specialized program
- Experience in working Java Version 18 or above is mandatory
- 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Kafka
- 2-3 years of solid experience in Kubernetes
- Strong programming skills in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and familiarity with Java frameworks
- Understanding of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications
- Hands-on experience in developing Spring Boot applications, including dependency injection, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and REST API development
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL or Cosmos DB
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries as per industrial standards, fine-tuned for optimization
- Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication (written & verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are also important for this role
Role Location: California
Compensation Range: $94,000-$141,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
LI-YG1
Skills
Java, Design Patterns, Microservices, Apache Kafka, Object-Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, Microsoft Azure
Benefits
Compensation range: $94,000.00 to $141,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Java Backend Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a DHS-designated STEM field. Computer science (11.0701) and software engineering (14.0903) both qualify, but information systems degrees vary by institution. Confirm with your DSO before your extension application.
Filter roles by E-Verify enrollment status
Before submitting applications, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. You can check directly through the E-Verify employer search. An employer not enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of how far along you are in the process.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan scope early
Java backend roles often span multiple systems. Define your training goals narrowly enough to match your STEM degree field but broadly enough to cover the actual work. A poorly scoped I-983 creates compliance risk at your annual review, not just at submission.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Java Backend Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B positions. DOL LCA data shows which companies have already navigated visa sponsorship, making them stronger candidates for converting your OPT to H-1B.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before accepting a Java Backend Engineer offer, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least that wage on your LCA, and offers below it are a signal the company may struggle at the H-1B stage.
File your extension 90 days before OPT expiration
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed no earlier than 90 days before your current EAD expires. Your DSO must update SEVIS before you file. Late submissions leave a gap in work authorization that can interrupt active employment at a Java backend role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Java Backend Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree field. Most Java backend positions align with software engineering or computer science programs, but confirm the match with your DSO before filing your extension application with USCIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin working on the STEM OPT extension. Enrollment is a hard legal requirement, not a preference. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before you accept an offer. If your employer is not enrolled, they cannot hire you on STEM OPT regardless of their intent to sponsor you later.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Java backend role?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree field, not just a job description. For Java backend engineers, this means identifying skills like distributed systems design, API architecture, or database optimization that connect directly to your degree coursework. Your employer signs the plan and is responsible for providing the described training. USCIS can audit I-983 compliance, so vague or generic plans create risk for both you and your employer.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT EAD is still valid on April 1 of the year your H-1B petition is filed and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working in your Java backend role without interruption. If your EAD expires before October 1, cap-gap covers the gap, but only if your petition was timely filed and properly approved.
Where can I find Java Backend Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Java Backend Engineer roles filtered for employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind to companies that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. Searching through a general job board gives you no visibility into E-Verify enrollment or LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces that data directly so you can prioritize roles where the employer is already set up to hire international students.