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Python Developer roles in software engineering, data science, and machine learning qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved STEM CIP code to activate the extension.
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Hi Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well! We’re currently hiring for an exciting Agentic AI Python Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development and Business Intelligence; looking for a strong agentic AI developer who can build and productionize Vertex AI–based RAG systems (Vertex AI Search / Vertex AI RAG patterns), design reliable tool-using agents, and work comfortably with vector databases and graph databases. You’ll own end-to-end delivery: ingestion, retrieval, agent orchestration, evaluation, and deployment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the team to design and develop high quality Web applications using Python, Flask, Django, and related technologies.
- Write clean and efficient code, and ensure code maintainability and reusability.
- Design and implement RAG pipelines on Google Cloud / Vertex AI (chunking, embeddings, indexing, retrieval, reranking, grounding).
- Build agentic workflows (tool use, planning, reflection/guardrails, structured outputs) using Python-first frameworks.
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
- Conduct testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for web applications.
- Participate in project planning, estimation, and prioritization.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies for Python development.
- Define and run evaluation (retrieval metrics, answer quality, hallucination/grounding checks), and improve system quality iteratively.
- Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in software development in Python3.
- Decent understanding of the software development/testing life cycle.
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc).
- Experience with version control tools, such as Git.
- Experience building RAG solutions (hybrid search, reranking, chunking strategies, embeddings, prompt + schema design).
- Familiar with at least one agentic framework (e.g., LangGraph/LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen) and tool/function calling patterns.
- Solid knowledge of vector search concepts and at least one vector DB in production.
- Strong engineering practices: code reviews, testing, telemetry, secure-by-design, reliability mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ year professional experience in Python web application development with either Flask or Django.
- Experience in RESTful API development in Python.
- Understanding of Python web application frameworks such as Flask or Django.
- Experience with Cloud services, such as AWS.
- Experience with Vertex AI and GCP fundamentals (IAM, logging/monitoring, Cloud Run/GKE, storage).
- Knowledge graphs for RAG (entity linking, graph traversal + retrieval fusion).
- Streaming/messaging (Pub/Sub, Kafka), document pipelines (Document AI), and multilingual retrieval.
- Experience with evaluation tooling (RAGAS, TruLens, custom eval harnesses), prompt/version management.
- Frontend integration (basic React/Next.js) or platform enablement (internal developer tooling).
Rameez Khan
Technical Recruiter
Beaconfire
INTRODUCTION
Hi Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well! We’re currently hiring for an exciting Agentic AI Python Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development and Business Intelligence; looking for a strong agentic AI developer who can build and productionize Vertex AI–based RAG systems (Vertex AI Search / Vertex AI RAG patterns), design reliable tool-using agents, and work comfortably with vector databases and graph databases. You’ll own end-to-end delivery: ingestion, retrieval, agent orchestration, evaluation, and deployment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the team to design and develop high quality Web applications using Python, Flask, Django, and related technologies.
- Write clean and efficient code, and ensure code maintainability and reusability.
- Design and implement RAG pipelines on Google Cloud / Vertex AI (chunking, embeddings, indexing, retrieval, reranking, grounding).
- Build agentic workflows (tool use, planning, reflection/guardrails, structured outputs) using Python-first frameworks.
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
- Conduct testing to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for web applications.
- Participate in project planning, estimation, and prioritization.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies for Python development.
- Define and run evaluation (retrieval metrics, answer quality, hallucination/grounding checks), and improve system quality iteratively.
- Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in software development in Python3.
- Decent understanding of the software development/testing life cycle.
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc).
- Experience with version control tools, such as Git.
- Experience building RAG solutions (hybrid search, reranking, chunking strategies, embeddings, prompt + schema design).
- Familiar with at least one agentic framework (e.g., LangGraph/LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen) and tool/function calling patterns.
- Solid knowledge of vector search concepts and at least one vector DB in production.
- Strong engineering practices: code reviews, testing, telemetry, secure-by-design, reliability mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ year professional experience in Python web application development with either Flask or Django.
- Experience in RESTful API development in Python.
- Understanding of Python web application frameworks such as Flask or Django.
- Experience with Cloud services, such as AWS.
- Experience with Vertex AI and GCP fundamentals (IAM, logging/monitoring, Cloud Run/GKE, storage).
- Knowledge graphs for RAG (entity linking, graph traversal + retrieval fusion).
- Streaming/messaging (Pub/Sub, Kafka), document pipelines (Document AI), and multilingual retrieval.
- Experience with evaluation tooling (RAGAS, TruLens, custom eval harnesses), prompt/version management.
- Frontend integration (basic React/Next.js) or platform enablement (internal developer tooling).
Rameez Khan
Technical Recruiter
Beaconfire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Python Developer
Verify your degree qualifies before applying
Cross-check your degree's CIP code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by USCIS. Computer science, information systems, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify, but your specific program title must match an approved code.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing. You can also verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible without an account.
Target Python roles tied to your STEM discipline
Python Developer positions in data engineering, scientific computing, or backend infrastructure align more cleanly with STEM OPT than general web development. Roles connected to your degree field reduce DSO scrutiny when your training plan is reviewed.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign the I-983 before your initial OPT expires and your STEM extension begins. Build in time for back-and-forth on the learning objectives section, since managers unfamiliar with USCIS requirements often need multiple revisions.
Search Migrate Mate to find Python roles at E-Verify employers
Migrate Mate filters Python Developer listings to employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, saving you from screening dozens of postings that can't legally hire you under the extension.
Track your cap-gap window if your H-1B is selected
If your H-1B visa registration is selected, your STEM OPT authorization automatically extends through September 30 of the fiscal year under cap-gap rules. Stay in the same Python Developer role during this window to avoid any status gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Python Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Python Developer positions generally qualify if the role is rooted in a STEM discipline such as software engineering, data science, or computer science, and your degree carries an approved STEM CIP code. The position must provide practical training directly related to your degree field. Your DSO reviews the I-983 training plan to confirm the connection between the role and your academic background.
Which STEM degrees make Python Developer jobs eligible for the 24-month extension?
Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, applied mathematics, and statistics are common qualifying programs. The degree title alone isn't enough; the CIP code assigned to your program must appear on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific program code before your initial OPT period ends.
How do I know if a Python Developer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer who hires STEM OPT students. You can search employer enrollment status directly through the E-Verify website using the company's legal name. Asking the recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment in writing before you accept an offer is also standard practice and protects you if a dispute arises later.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Python Developer position?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe the technical skills you'll develop, how those skills connect to your STEM degree, supervision arrangements, and how your performance will be evaluated. For Python Developer roles, this typically covers areas like software architecture, data pipeline design, or API development. Your employer signs the form, and your DSO must approve it before the STEM extension is authorized.
Where can I find Python Developer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Python Developer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and familiar with STEM OPT hiring requirements. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company can't support your work authorization. Focus on roles where the job description maps clearly to your degree field to strengthen your I-983 training plan.