STEM OPT Technical Solutions Consultant Jobs
Technical Solutions Consultant roles sit at the intersection of engineering and client-facing problem-solving, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, information systems, and engineering fields. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role connects directly to your STEM degree.
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Associate Technical Solutions Analyst
Multiple positions are open for recent Master’s degree graduates with relevant hands-on experience gained through co-ops, internships, graduate projects, or early-career professional work.
- Support the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex client technical issues, using critical thinking, sound judgment, and collaboration with more senior team members to drive issues toward resolution.
- Serve as a customer-facing technical resource during pre- and post-implementation activities, developing strong product and technology knowledge to provide effective ongoing support.
- Troubleshoot issues across data-driven applications, relational databases, XML sources, APIs, web services, and enterprise technology environments, with guidance and training provided as needed.
- Build working relationships with internal teams and external customers while continuing to strengthen technical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional support environment.
- Contribute to shared support systems, documentation, and knowledge base articles by capturing solutions, best practices, and lessons learned from technical investigations.
- Stay current on Vertex products, enterprise technologies, and support processes while applying academic training, internship experience, and hands-on learning to real client scenarios.
- Participate in team projects, training opportunities, and an on-call rotation as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Required Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant hands-on experience through co-ops, internships, graduate assistantships, capstone projects, research projects, or up to two years of early-career professional experience.
- Academic or practical exposure to one or more of the following: relational databases, SQL, Java, XML, APIs, web services, ERP platforms, cloud environments, or enterprise application support.
- Foundational understanding of Linux/Unix, scripting, HTTP/web services, networking concepts, debugging techniques, or application troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly, investigate technical issues, document findings, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, organizational, collaboration, and customer-service skills gained through academic work, internships, co-ops, project experience, or early professional roles.
- Curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset, with interest in building a career in enterprise software support, technical consulting, application troubleshooting, or customer-facing technology roles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to SAP, Oracle, ERP platforms, enterprise applications, or tax technology through coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or early professional experience.
- Familiarity with web services concepts such as SOAP, REST, WSDLs, APIs, or integration frameworks.
- Experience completing academic or practical projects involving data-driven applications, databases, analytics, cloud platforms, or high-volume transaction systems.
- Awareness of data governance, data security, privacy, operational support, or enterprise IT practices.
- Familiarity with virtual environments, cloud infrastructure, file transfer processes, networking, or related enterprise technology concepts.
- Interest in learning Vertex products or comparable enterprise software, tax technology, financial systems, or SaaS platforms.
- Prior experience working with customers, internal stakeholders, or project teams in a technical, analytical, consulting, or support capacity.
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Vertex Values: Together We Win
We're building a team of people who are passionate about making an impact for our customers and committed to how that impact is achieved. Our values define the behaviors, mindset, and culture that make Vertex a great place to grow and do meaningful work.
Play to Win or We Don't Play — If we choose to do something, we're choosing to do it because we plan to win. That mindset raises our bar on product quality, customer outcomes, and how we show up for one another.
Work As a Team, Putting the Customer At the Core — Our customers are our true north. Whatever your role, ask: how will this help a customer succeed today? We earn trust through outcomes, not promises.
Achieve Excellence With Integrity, Speed, and Agility — The market isn't slowing down. We'll move faster, adapt quickly, and never compromise on doing things the right way — for teammates, customers, and partners.
Innovate Boldly With a Growth Mindset — Progress demands smart risk. We'll try new approaches, learn fast, and keep pushing the boundaries — especially where AI can remove friction and unlock value.
Communicate with Care, Candor and Transparency — Honest, constructive conversations make us better. Let's speak plainly about what's working and what isn't and help each other improve.
Pay Transparency Statement:
US Base Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $112,500.00
Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.
In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.
Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.
In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.
Job Description:
Associate Technical Solutions Analyst
Multiple positions are open for recent Master’s degree graduates with relevant hands-on experience gained through co-ops, internships, graduate projects, or early-career professional work.
- Support the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex client technical issues, using critical thinking, sound judgment, and collaboration with more senior team members to drive issues toward resolution.
- Serve as a customer-facing technical resource during pre- and post-implementation activities, developing strong product and technology knowledge to provide effective ongoing support.
- Troubleshoot issues across data-driven applications, relational databases, XML sources, APIs, web services, and enterprise technology environments, with guidance and training provided as needed.
- Build working relationships with internal teams and external customers while continuing to strengthen technical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional support environment.
- Contribute to shared support systems, documentation, and knowledge base articles by capturing solutions, best practices, and lessons learned from technical investigations.
- Stay current on Vertex products, enterprise technologies, and support processes while applying academic training, internship experience, and hands-on learning to real client scenarios.
- Participate in team projects, training opportunities, and an on-call rotation as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Required Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
- Relevant hands-on experience through co-ops, internships, graduate assistantships, capstone projects, research projects, or up to two years of early-career professional experience.
- Academic or practical exposure to one or more of the following: relational databases, SQL, Java, XML, APIs, web services, ERP platforms, cloud environments, or enterprise application support.
- Foundational understanding of Linux/Unix, scripting, HTTP/web services, networking concepts, debugging techniques, or application troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly, investigate technical issues, document findings, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, organizational, collaboration, and customer-service skills gained through academic work, internships, co-ops, project experience, or early professional roles.
- Curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset, with interest in building a career in enterprise software support, technical consulting, application troubleshooting, or customer-facing technology roles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to SAP, Oracle, ERP platforms, enterprise applications, or tax technology through coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or early professional experience.
- Familiarity with web services concepts such as SOAP, REST, WSDLs, APIs, or integration frameworks.
- Experience completing academic or practical projects involving data-driven applications, databases, analytics, cloud platforms, or high-volume transaction systems.
- Awareness of data governance, data security, privacy, operational support, or enterprise IT practices.
- Familiarity with virtual environments, cloud infrastructure, file transfer processes, networking, or related enterprise technology concepts.
- Interest in learning Vertex products or comparable enterprise software, tax technology, financial systems, or SaaS platforms.
- Prior experience working with customers, internal stakeholders, or project teams in a technical, analytical, consulting, or support capacity.
COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Vertex Values: Together We Win
We're building a team of people who are passionate about making an impact for our customers and committed to how that impact is achieved. Our values define the behaviors, mindset, and culture that make Vertex a great place to grow and do meaningful work.
Play to Win or We Don't Play — If we choose to do something, we're choosing to do it because we plan to win. That mindset raises our bar on product quality, customer outcomes, and how we show up for one another.
Work As a Team, Putting the Customer At the Core — Our customers are our true north. Whatever your role, ask: how will this help a customer succeed today? We earn trust through outcomes, not promises.
Achieve Excellence With Integrity, Speed, and Agility — The market isn't slowing down. We'll move faster, adapt quickly, and never compromise on doing things the right way — for teammates, customers, and partners.
Innovate Boldly With a Growth Mindset — Progress demands smart risk. We'll try new approaches, learn fast, and keep pushing the boundaries — especially where AI can remove friction and unlock value.
Communicate with Care, Candor and Transparency — Honest, constructive conversations make us better. Let's speak plainly about what's working and what isn't and help each other improve.
Pay Transparency Statement:
US Base Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $112,500.00
Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.
In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.
Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.
In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technical Solutions Consultant
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Pull your degree's CIP code from your I-20 and cross-reference it against the SOC code for Technical Solutions Consultant roles using O*NET. A mismatch between your field of study and the role's occupational classification is the most common reason DSOs reject STEM OPT extension requests.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Ask your recruiter to provide the company's E-Verify Employer ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrolling takes time, so verify this before you reach the offer stage.
Build a degree-to-role narrative for your application
Hiring managers at technical consulting firms often screen STEM OPT candidates on whether the role genuinely requires your degree. Prepare a written explanation connecting your STEM coursework, such as systems analysis or software engineering, to the specific client problem-solving responsibilities in the job description.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Solutions Consultant roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, which signals they understand the visa compliance process and have sponsored similar roles before. This cuts down time spent on employers who will stall at the paperwork stage.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
USCIS requires a completed I-983 before you begin STEM OPT employment. Work with your employer contact, often a manager or HR lead, to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Generic job descriptions copied into the form are a leading cause of DSO rejections.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If you're in STEM OPT when an H-1B visa petition is filed on your behalf and the cap lottery selects it, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Confirm with your DSO that your OPT end date and petition receipt dates align to avoid any gap in employment authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Solutions Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether the role's SOC code aligns with your degree's CIP code and meets USCIS's definition of a STEM-designated field. Most Technical Solutions Consultant positions are classified under SOC codes in computer and information systems or industrial engineering, which are covered fields. Confirm the match with your DSO before accepting an offer, since your employer's job description language affects the I-983 approval.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for this extension in this role?
Degrees in computer science, information systems, software engineering, systems engineering, and applied mathematics are the most commonly accepted for Technical Solutions Consultant roles. The key is that your degree's CIP code must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, and your DSO must confirm the match before approving the extension on your I-20.
How do I find Technical Solutions Consultant jobs where the employer is already E-Verify enrolled?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire STEM OPT students. You can also cross-check any employer directly through the E-Verify employer search function before submitting an application.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Technical Solutions Consultant position?
Your I-983 must describe how the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, such as diagnosing technical issues, designing client-specific solutions, or analyzing system performance, directly apply knowledge from your STEM degree. USCIS expects specific learning objectives, not a restatement of your job description. Your employer's designated training supervisor signs off, and your DSO must approve the plan before your STEM OPT start date.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my H-1B petition is filed while I'm working as a Technical Solutions Consultant?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap provisions extend your OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. You can continue working in your Technical Solutions Consultant role during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment and your I-983 remains on file.