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Technology Consultant roles at E-Verify-enrolled firms qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization to build your U.S. consulting career. Eligible degrees span computer science, information systems, engineering, and related STEM CIP codes recognized by USCIS.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement high-quality technology solutions that address critical business problems.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business problems and effectively translate them into technical designs.
- Lead modules and workstreams within projects while participating in hands-on implementation.
- Work with technical architects to validate the technical design and implementation approach.
- Apply appropriate development methodologies and best practices to ensure exceptional client and project team experience.
- Support the project lead in project delivery, including project planning, people management, staffing, and risk mitigation.
- Manage a diverse team with various skill sets while providing mentorship and coaching to junior members.
- Lead task planning and distribution among team members for timely completion of projects with high-quality results.
- Guide the project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans and operations strategy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium-scale technology solutions.
- Ability to lead project teams, drive end-to-end activities, meet milestones, and provide mentorship/guidance for the team growth.
- Experience in SQL, Python, data management, engineering, AI, CRM, commercial data lake, Master Data management, AWS, Databricks.
- Product management and governance experience.
- Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics and cloud platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to structure thoughts logically during discussions and presentations.
- Capability to simplify complex concepts into easily understandable frameworks and presentations.
- Proficiency in working within a virtual global team environment, contributing to the timely delivery of multiple projects.
- Travel to other offices as required to collaborate with clients and internal project teams.
What You'll Bring:
- Fluency in English.
- Client-first mentality.
- Intense work ethic.
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.
HOW YOU’LL GROW
Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
PERKS & BENEFITS
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
HYBRID WORKING MODEL
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
TRAVEL
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
CONSIDERING APPLYING?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
INTRODUCTION
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement high-quality technology solutions that address critical business problems.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business problems and effectively translate them into technical designs.
- Lead modules and workstreams within projects while participating in hands-on implementation.
- Work with technical architects to validate the technical design and implementation approach.
- Apply appropriate development methodologies and best practices to ensure exceptional client and project team experience.
- Support the project lead in project delivery, including project planning, people management, staffing, and risk mitigation.
- Manage a diverse team with various skill sets while providing mentorship and coaching to junior members.
- Lead task planning and distribution among team members for timely completion of projects with high-quality results.
- Guide the project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans and operations strategy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium-scale technology solutions.
- Ability to lead project teams, drive end-to-end activities, meet milestones, and provide mentorship/guidance for the team growth.
- Experience in SQL, Python, data management, engineering, AI, CRM, commercial data lake, Master Data management, AWS, Databricks.
- Product management and governance experience.
- Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics and cloud platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to structure thoughts logically during discussions and presentations.
- Capability to simplify complex concepts into easily understandable frameworks and presentations.
- Proficiency in working within a virtual global team environment, contributing to the timely delivery of multiple projects.
- Travel to other offices as required to collaborate with clients and internal project teams.
What You'll Bring:
- Fluency in English.
- Client-first mentality.
- Intense work ethic.
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.
HOW YOU’LL GROW
Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
PERKS & BENEFITS
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
HYBRID WORKING MODEL
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
TRAVEL
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
CONSIDERING APPLYING?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technology Consultant
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Cross-check your degree against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Information systems, computer science, and engineering management degrees qualify, but business-adjacent programs sometimes don't, confirm your exact CIP code with your DSO first.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Your STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, no exceptions. Use Migrate Mate to search Technology Consultant roles filtered to verified E-Verify employers, cutting out firms that can't legally support your extension from the start.
Target consulting firms with prior LCA filings
Consulting firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for technology roles already understand prevailing wage obligations and visa workflows. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify firms with active LCA filings in your target metro area and job category.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign the I-983 training plan outlining how the Technology Consultant role relates to your STEM degree. Submit it to your DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Ask recruiters about cap-gap coverage during offer negotiation
If your employer plans to sponsor H-1B visa after STEM OPT, confirm they'll file during the March registration window. A timely H-1B petition automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 under cap-gap rules, which affects your start date negotiations.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wage levels
Technology Consultant roles span multiple wage levels under DOL classifications. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the threshold your future H-1B will require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Technology Consultant positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under a USCIS-recognized STEM CIP code and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Common qualifying degrees include computer science, information systems, engineering, and management information systems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before signing an offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify and request their E-Verify company ID or a screenshot of their enrollment status. You can also ask your DSO to help verify enrollment. STEM OPT regulations prohibit working for any employer not actively enrolled in E-Verify, so confirm this before your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Technology Consultant position?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe how the Technology Consultant role directly relates to your STEM degree, identify learning objectives, specify supervision arrangements, and explain how the position advances your practical skills. Your employer's HR or immigration team completes most of the form, but you sign it alongside your DSO. Keep a copy, as USCIS may request it during any audit.
Can cap-gap coverage protect me if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
Cap-gap automatically extends your F-1 work authorization if your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery. The extension runs through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the petition isn't filed or isn't selected, cap-gap doesn't apply, so discuss your employer's H-1B filing timeline with them well before your STEM OPT expires.
Where can I find Technology Consultant jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Technology Consultant roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on firms already set up to support your STEM OPT extension. Filtering by employer verification status upfront saves significant time compared to discovering eligibility gaps after an offer is extended.