STEM OPT Oracle Database Developer Jobs
Oracle Database Developer roles in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved STEM CIP code to qualify.
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Responsible for maintaining and supporting the relational database systems in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments. The Senior Database Administrator is an integral part of the Information Technology Department and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the corporation’s electronic data. The Senior Database Administrator must maintain highly available, stable, secure and recoverable databases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations.
- Maintain stable test, training, reporting and production database environments.
- Provide on-call support and for the timely and accurate resolution of problems for all non-development database systems.
- Participate in all phases of projects that interact with the database systems.
- Work with application programmers on the use of database tools, techniques and concepts.
- Assist application developers with writing efficient SQL.
- Plan, install, coordinate and implement programs, interfaces, scripts, products and tools that ease the administration and monitoring of databases.
- Develop and maintain standards to effectively monitor system performance.
- Maintain adequate backups of all critical databases according to disaster recovery procedures.
- Keep current on all new DBMS releases to exploit new functionality.
- Coordinate and perform database upgrades, installs and testing.
- Provide support to the corporation in handling the daily scheduled database production jobs.
- Perform table modifications, database sizing, security and referential integrity administration.
- Devise database reorganization and tuning strategies for optimum performance.
- Make recommendations to senior IT and/or Vitas personnel on the most cost-effective technical solutions specific to the performance and administration of the database during project design and implementation.
- Prepare, execute and document Disaster Recovery procedures for all database systems and coordinate recovery activities with the Disaster Recovery team.
- Produce monthly reports of database growth and level of activity for critical databases.
- Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience:
- Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
- Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases. PostgresSQL, CockroachDB is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
- Experience with SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
- Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
- Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
- Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
- Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
- Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
- Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
- Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Education:
- Associate’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.
Certification & Licensure:
- None required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining and supporting the relational database systems in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments. The Senior Database Administrator is an integral part of the Information Technology Department and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the corporation’s electronic data. The Senior Database Administrator must maintain highly available, stable, secure and recoverable databases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations.
- Maintain stable test, training, reporting and production database environments.
- Provide on-call support and for the timely and accurate resolution of problems for all non-development database systems.
- Participate in all phases of projects that interact with the database systems.
- Work with application programmers on the use of database tools, techniques and concepts.
- Assist application developers with writing efficient SQL.
- Plan, install, coordinate and implement programs, interfaces, scripts, products and tools that ease the administration and monitoring of databases.
- Develop and maintain standards to effectively monitor system performance.
- Maintain adequate backups of all critical databases according to disaster recovery procedures.
- Keep current on all new DBMS releases to exploit new functionality.
- Coordinate and perform database upgrades, installs and testing.
- Provide support to the corporation in handling the daily scheduled database production jobs.
- Perform table modifications, database sizing, security and referential integrity administration.
- Devise database reorganization and tuning strategies for optimum performance.
- Make recommendations to senior IT and/or Vitas personnel on the most cost-effective technical solutions specific to the performance and administration of the database during project design and implementation.
- Prepare, execute and document Disaster Recovery procedures for all database systems and coordinate recovery activities with the Disaster Recovery team.
- Produce monthly reports of database growth and level of activity for critical databases.
- Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience:
- Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
- Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases. PostgresSQL, CockroachDB is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
- Experience with SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
- Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
- Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
- Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
- Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
- Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
- Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
- Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Education:
- Associate’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.
Certification & Licensure:
- None required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Oracle Database Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree program's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and mathematics codes are the most common fits for Oracle Database Developer roles, but data science and applied statistics codes also qualify.
Search E-Verify status before submitting applications
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can hire STEM OPT students. Look up employer E-Verify participation through the E-Verify employer search tool before you apply, so you don't waste interviews on companies that can't legally onboard you.
Match your I-983 training plan to Oracle-specific skills
Your I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not generic job duties. For Oracle Database Developer roles, list goals like performance tuning, PL/SQL development, and schema design, so the plan clearly connects database work to your academic background.
Target employers with enterprise database infrastructure
Large financial institutions, insurance companies, and healthcare networks run Oracle environments at scale and file LCAs regularly for database roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies actively certifying Oracle-related job titles in your target metro area.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Filter your Oracle Database Developer job search on Migrate Mate to surface only employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, cutting out roles that look promising but can't meet the legal requirements for your extension.
Start your extension filing 90 days before OPT expires
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS before your current OPT EAD expires. USCIS allows you to file up to 90 days before your end date, so coordinate with your DSO well in advance to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oracle Database Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Oracle Database Developer positions typically qualify because the work requires applying knowledge from a STEM degree in a directly related field. Your specific degree's CIP code must appear on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, and related fields are the most common matches. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. This applies to the specific worksite location where you'll work, including third-party sites if you're placed through a staffing arrangement. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer, since working for a non-enrolled employer violates your status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a database developer role?
Your I-983 training plan must identify specific learning objectives that connect your Oracle Database Developer responsibilities to your STEM degree. For this role, that means listing technical goals like optimizing query performance, designing normalized schemas, or building PL/SQL procedures, along with how each objective builds on your academic foundation. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your DSO and employer must both sign the plan before your extension is approved.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B for me?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf during the annual lottery and it's selected, cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT EAD and STEM OPT authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if your current authorization expires first. You don't need to file anything separately. USCIS automatically records the cap-gap extension, but your DSO should annotate your I-20 to reflect it.
Where can I find Oracle Database Developer jobs where employers are ready to support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Oracle Database Developer roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you can focus on opportunities where the authorization requirements are already met. This saves significant time compared to screening employer eligibility individually after finding a role elsewhere.