STEM OPT Salesforce Business Analyst Jobs
Salesforce Business Analyst roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your Salesforce career, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Job Description
The Huntington Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) team is seeking a Technical Lead to participate in development activities spanning multiple Salesforce platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to:
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Independently build and unit test components as well as work with Dev/QA team members to resolve code and configuration-based defects. Lead a dev team and provide guidance/mentor as needed.
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Provide direction to the dev team to conduct research and document results for new Salesforce capabilities or review existing platform-related issues.
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Lead Proof of concepts with the architects to evaluate and document new designs, integrations, patterns, and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and demonstrate proficiency in Core Salesforce capabilities such as: Apex, LWCs, flows, triggers, complex formulas, workflows, and security.
- Participate in agile practices and ceremonies through scrum team planning sessions, user story refinement, daily status updates, code reviews and provide leadership to team members.
- Participate in enhancements to DevOps processes (pipelines, monitoring, test automation).
- Understanding of enterprise cross-system integration concepts such as processing events and interacting with APIs.
- Conduct product/solution evaluations – including Salesforce capabilities and third-party vendor offerings – for domain by creating prototypes/Proof of concepts as a means to elicit clarity and design towards the business goals.
- Design, document, and develop development patterns and best practices for consumption by COE technical delivery organization.
- Mentor technical delivery staff.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Min 4 years of progressively responsible technical and business work experience developing enterprise-level applications which includes Salesforce.com full-stack development experience.
- Min 2-3 years in a scrum team environment
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are primary to the success of this candidate.
- SFDC Data Model knowledge across various cloud/products & strong data modeling experience.
- Subject matter expertise in branching/code merging practices in GIT (or equivalent) repository.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certifications such as, but not limited to: Administrator, Platform Developer (1 and 2), Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud experience highly preferred
- Salesforce managed package evaluation, deployment, and upgrade experience highly preferred
- Experience with Salesforce CI/CD (Jenkins, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
- Experience with other Salesforce products like MuleSoft, Salesforce Marketing Cloud would be a plus
Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
Description
Job Description
The Huntington Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) team is seeking a Technical Lead to participate in development activities spanning multiple Salesforce platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to:
-
Independently build and unit test components as well as work with Dev/QA team members to resolve code and configuration-based defects. Lead a dev team and provide guidance/mentor as needed.
-
Provide direction to the dev team to conduct research and document results for new Salesforce capabilities or review existing platform-related issues.
-
Lead Proof of concepts with the architects to evaluate and document new designs, integrations, patterns, and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and demonstrate proficiency in Core Salesforce capabilities such as: Apex, LWCs, flows, triggers, complex formulas, workflows, and security.
- Participate in agile practices and ceremonies through scrum team planning sessions, user story refinement, daily status updates, code reviews and provide leadership to team members.
- Participate in enhancements to DevOps processes (pipelines, monitoring, test automation).
- Understanding of enterprise cross-system integration concepts such as processing events and interacting with APIs.
- Conduct product/solution evaluations – including Salesforce capabilities and third-party vendor offerings – for domain by creating prototypes/Proof of concepts as a means to elicit clarity and design towards the business goals.
- Design, document, and develop development patterns and best practices for consumption by COE technical delivery organization.
- Mentor technical delivery staff.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Min 4 years of progressively responsible technical and business work experience developing enterprise-level applications which includes Salesforce.com full-stack development experience.
- Min 2-3 years in a scrum team environment
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are primary to the success of this candidate.
- SFDC Data Model knowledge across various cloud/products & strong data modeling experience.
- Subject matter expertise in branching/code merging practices in GIT (or equivalent) repository.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certifications such as, but not limited to: Administrator, Platform Developer (1 and 2), Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud experience highly preferred
- Salesforce managed package evaluation, deployment, and upgrade experience highly preferred
- Experience with Salesforce CI/CD (Jenkins, Copado, Gearset, etc.)
- Experience with other Salesforce products like MuleSoft, Salesforce Marketing Cloud would be a plus
Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)
Yes
Workplace Type:
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Salesforce Business Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Information systems, computer science, and management information systems codes commonly support Salesforce BA roles, but business administration degrees often don't qualify without a STEM concentration.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage, not after signing. An employer can intend to hire you but lose your authorization if they're not enrolled, since STEM OPT requires an active E-Verify company ID on your I-983.
Frame your Salesforce certifications as STEM credentials
Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder, and Business Analyst certifications signal technical depth to hiring managers who might otherwise treat BA roles as non-STEM. Pair certifications with your degree transcript when submitting your I-983 training plan learning objectives.
Target employers with LCA filings for BA titles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Business Analyst or Systems Analyst roles. DOL LCA data shows which companies have actively sponsored workers in Salesforce-adjacent positions, cutting your research time significantly.
Negotiate I-983 training goals tied to Salesforce projects
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your job duties. Map specific Salesforce deliverables, such as requirements gathering, workflow automation, or data modeling, to the learning objectives so your DSO can approve the plan without revision requests.
Time your extension request around your OPT end date
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. A timely filing triggers a 180-day automatic extension of your EAD while USCIS adjudicates, so your authorization stays continuous and you won't need to pause work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Business Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is classified and whether your degree carries an eligible CIP code. If your employer designates the position under SOC codes like 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts in STEM contexts), and your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field, the role can qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility when approving your I-983.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for the STEM OPT extension in this role?
Degrees in computer science, management information systems, information technology, data science, and related engineering fields typically qualify because their CIP codes appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. A general business administration degree without a STEM concentration usually does not qualify, even if you've worked exclusively in Salesforce environments. Check your official transcript for the exact CIP code your institution assigned.
What does an employer need to do to hire you on STEM OPT as a Salesforce Business Analyst?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign Form I-983, which documents your training plan and connects your job duties to your STEM degree. For a Salesforce BA role, the I-983 should detail specific technical responsibilities such as requirements analysis, Salesforce configuration, or data reporting. The employer's E-Verify company ID must appear on the I-983 before your DSO can issue the updated I-20.
How does cap-gap protection apply if you're on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the petition targets. You can continue working as a Salesforce Business Analyst during this period without interruption. USCIS issues updated I-20 documentation through your DSO confirming the extension.
Where can you find Salesforce Business Analyst jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated STEM OPT authorization before. This is more reliable than applying broadly and discovering at the offer stage that an employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify or hasn't hired international students before.