Backend Engineer Jobs in Florida
Backend Engineer jobs in Florida are open across Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville and other Florida metros, with employers like Citi, Speechify, and LTIMindtree hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Consumer and Digital Technology (USCDT) team brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and automation, grounded in our data technology model that prioritizes data governance. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments.
The team integrates human actions with intelligent automations to drive process excellence across AXP operations and servicing. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will understand the problem statement of operations team and create Process Management, Case Management, Work Management solutions that automate repeatable, multistep business transactions.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At the core of Software Engineering:
Every member of our team must be able to demonstrate the following technical, functional, leadership and business core proficiencies, including:
- Agile Practices
- Product Mindset
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Product Knowledge
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferably a BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical field
- 10+ years of software development experience
- Experience in Process Management, Case Management, Work Management is required.
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Programming Languages and Frameworks – Hands on experience in some or all of the following is preferred:
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Java, React, Envoy, gRPC, JSON, CouchBase, Cassandra, Redis, Consul, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Drools, Elastic Stack, Kafka, Spark, RPA, Git, RDBMS like Postgres SQL, Springboot, multi-threaded programming, Maven, Gradle, JUnit
- Experience in Automations, Cognitive OCR, AI / ML driving cost savings is preferred
- Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and articulate solutions
- Willingness to learn new technologies and exploit them to their optimal potential
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing large scale platforms with high resiliency, availability, and reliability.
- Strong experience in applications with high throughput and performance
- Experience with micro services architectures and service mesh technologies is preferred
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Backend Engineer Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Citi36

- Speechify13

- LTIMindtree12

- Google6

- Publix6

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software82
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Banking & Financial Services18
- Investment & Asset Management17
- Construction & Real Estate10
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Florida.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Hands-on work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and message queues
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Backend Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How many backend engineer jobs are there in Florida?
There are 210+ backend engineer openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.
How much do backend engineers make in Florida?
Backend engineers in Florida earn a median of about $130,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,050 for the lowest 10% to over $204,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Florida cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most backend engineer openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire backend engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring backend engineers in Florida include Citi, Speechify, and LTIMindtree, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes. About 35% of backend engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.
How do I apply for backend engineer jobs in Florida?
You can apply to backend engineer jobs in Florida directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Florida location, then apply to each one that fits.
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