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Senior DevOps Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes covering computer science and information technology, making them strong fits for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and you'll need an I-983 training plan in place before your extension begins.
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Company and benefits
Job ID
SOFTW020467
Employment Type
Regular
Work Style
hybrid
Location
Atlanta,GA,United States, Alpharetta,GA,United States, Lowell,MA,United States
Role
Software Engineer III - DevOps
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
About the team:
The team builds and operates cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and related services that support reliable application delivery. Engineers collaborate across development, security, and operations to improve platform scalability, security, observability, and operational efficiency.
About the role:
We are looking for a cloud and platform engineer to design, automate, and operate secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will develop infrastructure as code, build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, manage container platforms, and create automation that improves developer productivity and operational efficiency.
You will work across development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud platforms. You will also contribute to technical design decisions, review infrastructure and automation code, mentor team members, and support platform services throughout their lifecycle.
Key responsibilities:
Cloud platform engineering
- Design, build, automate, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure on GCP.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible to provision and manage cloud resources.
- Build reusable platform capabilities that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency.
CI/CD and automation
- Design, implement, and maintain GitHub Actions workflows and enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes for cloud-native applications and platform services.
- Improve deployment reliability, reduce manual effort, and optimize delivery pipelines.
Platform operations
- Monitor platform health, availability, and performance using modern observability tools.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain high availability and operational excellence across cloud environments.
Infrastructure and reliability
- Manage Kubernetes clusters, container platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
- Implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions following industry best practices.
- Continuously improve infrastructure through automation and standardization.
Software development and automation
- Develop automation tools and scripts using Python and Bash to eliminate repetitive operational tasks.
- Build reusable internal tools and services that enhance platform capabilities.
Technical leadership
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
- Review infrastructure and automation code for quality, maintainability, security, and adherence to best practices.
- Mentor team members on DevOps, cloud technologies, and platform engineering practices.
DevOps ownership
- Take end-to-end ownership of platform services from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production support.
- Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud platforms.
Documentation
- Create and maintain documentation for platform architecture, automation workflows, deployment processes, and operational runbooks.
About you:
Basic qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Deep expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C#, .NET or JavaScript.
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, REST APIs, or comparable technologies.
- Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
- Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub and bug or work tracking systems such as Jira.
- Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
- Experience with GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, and optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with cloud platforms, cloud operations, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience designing and operating cloud-native infrastructure and platform services.
- Familiarity with Helm charts and Kubernetes resource management.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
UKG participates in E-Verify.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $102,300 to $147,050. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview.
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
Job description
Company and benefits
Job ID
SOFTW020467
Employment Type
Regular
Work Style
hybrid
Location
Atlanta,GA,United States, Alpharetta,GA,United States, Lowell,MA,United States
Role
Software Engineer III - DevOps
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
About the team:
The team builds and operates cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and related services that support reliable application delivery. Engineers collaborate across development, security, and operations to improve platform scalability, security, observability, and operational efficiency.
About the role:
We are looking for a cloud and platform engineer to design, automate, and operate secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will develop infrastructure as code, build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, manage container platforms, and create automation that improves developer productivity and operational efficiency.
You will work across development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud platforms. You will also contribute to technical design decisions, review infrastructure and automation code, mentor team members, and support platform services throughout their lifecycle.
Key responsibilities:
Cloud platform engineering
- Design, build, automate, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure on GCP.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible to provision and manage cloud resources.
- Build reusable platform capabilities that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency.
CI/CD and automation
- Design, implement, and maintain GitHub Actions workflows and enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes for cloud-native applications and platform services.
- Improve deployment reliability, reduce manual effort, and optimize delivery pipelines.
Platform operations
- Monitor platform health, availability, and performance using modern observability tools.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain high availability and operational excellence across cloud environments.
Infrastructure and reliability
- Manage Kubernetes clusters, container platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
- Implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions following industry best practices.
- Continuously improve infrastructure through automation and standardization.
Software development and automation
- Develop automation tools and scripts using Python and Bash to eliminate repetitive operational tasks.
- Build reusable internal tools and services that enhance platform capabilities.
Technical leadership
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
- Review infrastructure and automation code for quality, maintainability, security, and adherence to best practices.
- Mentor team members on DevOps, cloud technologies, and platform engineering practices.
DevOps ownership
- Take end-to-end ownership of platform services from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production support.
- Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud platforms.
Documentation
- Create and maintain documentation for platform architecture, automation workflows, deployment processes, and operational runbooks.
About you:
Basic qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Deep expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C#, .NET or JavaScript.
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, REST APIs, or comparable technologies.
- Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
- Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub and bug or work tracking systems such as Jira.
- Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
- Experience with GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, and optimization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with cloud platforms, cloud operations, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience designing and operating cloud-native infrastructure and platform services.
- Familiarity with Helm charts and Kubernetes resource management.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
UKG participates in E-Verify.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $102,300 to $147,050. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview.
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Devops Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against DHS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees typically qualify, but applied technology or IT management degrees sometimes don't, so confirm before you file.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment before signing anything. DevOps teams at smaller startups and consulting firms frequently aren't enrolled, and restarting your job search after an offer falls through eats into your OPT window.
Structure your I-983 around DevOps deliverables
Your training plan must tie each learning objective to a concrete engineering outcome, such as deploying CI/CD pipelines or managing infrastructure-as-code. Generic descriptions like 'gaining industry experience' invite DSO rejection and delay your extension start date.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior DevOps Engineer roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications, which signals they already understand work-authorization requirements and are unlikely to back out when your OPT extension paperwork arrives.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your current EAD expires. Submitting early locks in a receipt notice that extends your work authorization automatically while adjudication is pending, so you don't face a gap between jobs.
Negotiate a start date that clears your extension timeline
If your EAD renewal is pending, confirm with the hiring manager that the proposed start date falls after your new card's expected arrival. DevOps onboarding often requires system access provisioning, and an authorization gap can trigger rescission even at companies familiar with OPT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior DevOps Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. DevOps engineering roles are typically supported by degrees in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or related STEM fields that appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The key requirement is that your specific degree's CIP code must be on that list. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension, since a non-designated code disqualifies you regardless of the job title.
Is E-Verify enrollment mandatory for my Senior DevOps Engineer employer?
Yes, without exception. Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date. You can search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment. If your employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment and sign your I-983 before USCIS will approve your 24-month extension, so raise this early in the offer process.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a DevOps role?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your DevOps responsibilities, such as managing containerized infrastructure, implementing automated testing pipelines, or configuring cloud-based monitoring systems. It must also list your compensation, work location, and supervisor details. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before your extension begins. Vague or generic descriptions are common reasons DSOs send the form back for revision.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a DevOps engineer selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your EAD expires earlier. You can continue working as a Senior DevOps Engineer in full-time status during this period. Your DSO issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which you carry alongside your expired EAD as proof of authorization.
Where can I find Senior DevOps Engineer jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Senior DevOps Engineer listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which indicates they're already familiar with work-authorization processes. Because STEM OPT and H-1B sponsorship often go hand in hand, focusing on employers who have filed LCAs previously reduces the risk of encountering companies that later decline to complete E-Verify enrollment or sign your I-983.