Insurance STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio
F-1 STEM OPT insurance jobs in Ohio are concentrated at major carriers like Nationwide, Progressive, and Westfield Insurance, all headquartered in the state. Columbus, Cleveland, and Mayfield Village are the primary hiring centers. Actuarial science, data analytics, and risk modeling roles are the most common STEM-designated positions that support OPT authorization.
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INTRODUCTION
Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with the expectation to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong software development and solution design background to support large-scale business and technology initiatives. This role partners with business and technology teams to evaluate current and future-state capabilities, design complex enterprise solutions and integrations, and provide architecture guidance for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring experience in enterprise application architecture, complex systems integration, Microsoft technologies such as .NET and SQL Server, and translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.
Architect I
Job Summary:
Assists in the development of solution options to arrive at better decisions that will reduce IT cost, improve system flows, increase agility, and remove duplicative functionality. Supports the management of risk associated with IT assets through the development and promotion of standards and policies. Expertise may be concentrated in one or more domains.
Responsibilities:
- Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) to assist various IT areas to support efficiencies in overall design for implementations of new technologies and improvement of existing processes. Advises on best practices and ensures policy and procedure adherence.
- Assists in the definition of the current and future state and the transitional plan. Focuses on the incremental improvements that move toward the future state looking for opportunities to streamline environments and remove redundancy.
- Collaborates within teams, participates in reviews of all prospective software and hardware acquisitions. Evaluates compatibility with current architecture and supports future architecture roadmaps. Identifies architectural risks and proposes alternatives and solutions. Documents exceptions to architectural standards.
- Assists in the review and revisions of new and existing IT standards and policies evaluating their importance. Assists in the development of architectural metrics and reports.
- Maintains active awareness of IT industry including new developments, emerging trends, development tools and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of training/education and experience.
- 3 years proven ability to transfer technology to end user applications/environments.
- Experience in cutting edge web collaboration design patterns and best practices.
Professional Certification(s):
- NA
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert in one or more technologies (Microsoft, OpenSource, Database (relational, graph, Map, document, etc.).
- Basic knowledge in infrastructure and networks with focus on security.
- Basic understanding of various project methodology disciplines with basic knowledge of information and systems architectures, highly proficient in website architectures.
- Basic understanding of various database platforms and data warehousing.
Architect II
Job Summary:
Acts in a leadership role that ensures the IT architectural strategy aligns with the overall corporate strategy and is in tune with evolving business trends and technology capabilities. Assists in the development of solution options to arrive at better decisions that will reduce IT cost, improve system flows, increase agility, and remove duplicative functionality. Supports the management of risk associated with IT assets through the development and promotion of standards and policies. Expertise may be concentrated in one or more domains.
Responsibilities:
- Translates overall IT roadmap into actionable processes. Supports the establishment of targeted architecture and develops standards for the organization covering all key domains (Application, Data, and Infrastructure).
- Assists in the definition of the current and future state and the transitional plan. Focuses on the incremental improvements that move toward the future state looking for opportunities to streamline environments and remove redundancy.
- Collaborates within teams, participates in reviews of all prospective software and hardware acquisitions. Evaluates compatibility with current architecture and supports future architecture roadmaps. Identifies architectural risks and proposes alternatives and solutions. Documents exceptions to architectural standards.
- Reviews new and existing IT standards, and architectural plans modifies or creates standards and policies to support the future state. Develops architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business and IT management.
- Maintains active awareness of IT industry including new developments, emerging trends, development tools and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of training/education and experience.
- 5 years proven ability to transfer technology to end user applications/environments.
- 2 years of experience influencing technical direction in one of the following: application, databases, or infrastructure.
Professional Certification(s):
- NA
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert in one or more technologies (Microsoft, OpenSource, Database (relational, graph, Map, Document).
- Experience with suite of IT applications including transactional, middleware integration, workflow, web based.
- Solid knowledge in infrastructure and networks with a focus on security.
- Solid understanding of various project methodology disciplines with solid knowledge of information and systems architectures, highly proficient in website architectures.
- Solid understanding of various database platforms and data warehousing.
- Exposure to EA Framework such as FEAC, TOGAF or DODAF.
Architect III
Job Summary:
Acts in a leadership role that ensures the IT architectural strategy aligns with the overall corporate strategy and is in tune with evolving business trends and technology capabilities. Assists in the development of solution options to arrive at better decisions that will reduce IT cost, improve system flows, increase agility, and remove duplicative functionality. Supports the management of risk associated with IT assets through the development and promotion of standards and policies. Expertise may be concentrated in one or more domains.
Responsibilities:
- Translates overall IT roadmap into actionable processes. Supports the establishment of targeted architecture and develops standards for the organization covering all key domains (Application, Data, and Infrastructure).
- Defines the current and future state and the transitional plan. Focuses on the incremental improvements that move toward the future state looking for opportunities to streamline environments and remove redundancy.
- Collaborates within teams, participates in reviews of all prospective software and hardware acquisitions. Evaluates compatibility with current architecture and supports future architecture roadmaps. Identifies architectural risks and proposes alternatives and solutions. Documents exceptions to architectural standards.
- Reviews new and existing IT standards, and architectural plans modifies or creates standards and policies to support the future state. Develops architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business and IT management.
- Maintains active awareness of IT industry including new developments, emerging trends, development tools and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of training/education and experience.
- 7 years proven ability to transfer technology to end user applications/environments.
- 3 years of experience influencing technical direction in one of the following: application, databases, or infrastructure.
Professional Certification(s):
- NA
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert in one or more technologies (Microsoft, OpenSource, Database (relational, graph, Map, Document).
- Experience with suite of IT applications including transactional, middleware integration, workflow, web based.
- Advanced knowledge in infrastructure and networks with a focus on security.
- Advanced understanding of various project methodology disciplines with advanced knowledge of information and systems architectures, highly proficient in website architectures.
- Advanced understanding of various database platforms and data warehousing.
- Exposure to EA Framework such as FEAC, TOGAF or DODAF.
COMPENSATION
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
ABOUT MEDICAL MUTUAL
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
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Search Insurance Jobs in OhioInsurance STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurance companies in Ohio sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Ohio is home to several large insurance carriers with documented STEM OPT hiring. Nationwide and Progressive both have substantial analytics and actuarial teams in Columbus and Mayfield Village respectively. Westfield Insurance and Erie Indemnity also operate in the state. Sponsorship patterns vary by role and team, so verifying active STEM-designated openings at each employer before applying is important.
Which Ohio cities have the most insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus is the largest concentration point, driven by Nationwide's headquarters and a growing insurtech presence. Mayfield Village hosts Progressive's main campus with significant data science and actuarial hiring. Cleveland has additional carrier and reinsurance offices. Smaller markets like Cincinnati also have insurance employer presence, though STEM-designated roles are less frequent outside the three primary metros.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles must fall under a STEM-designated CIP code to qualify. In insurance, actuarial analyst, data scientist, quantitative risk analyst, predictive modeling analyst, and software engineer positions most commonly qualify. These roles typically connect to degree programs in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or data science. General claims, underwriting, or sales roles without a quantitative technical component less frequently meet the STEM designation requirement.
How do I find insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters insurance job listings by visa type and state, making it straightforward to identify Ohio employers actively seeking F-1 STEM OPT candidates in actuarial, analytics, and risk modeling roles. Because STEM OPT eligibility depends on both your degree's CIP code and the role's classification, narrowing results by STEM-designated positions within the insurance sector in Ohio saves significant research time.
Are there any Ohio-specific or insurance-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Ohio employers hiring STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions. Ohio's dense concentration of insurance headquarters means employers here often have established HR processes for OPT work authorization. However, insurance roles are subject to state licensing requirements for certain functions, and those licensing pathways are separate from and do not affect your STEM OPT authorization itself.