Data Engineer Jobs in Florida

Data Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare, logistics, and aerospace across entry-level through senior roles. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando lead in openings, where established employers like Citigroup, AdventHealth, and Lockheed Martin regularly bring on data engineers. The most sought-after specializations in the Florida market include cloud data pipeline development, real-time analytics, and data platform engineering for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles126+
Top employerBase-2 Solutions
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring38
Work type42% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Data Software Engineer
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Data Software Engineer
Render Analytics
Orlando, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
$85k - $115k/yr
On-Site

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Big Data Systems Engineer
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Big Data Systems Engineer
Trinzic
Niceville, Florida
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$145k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Data Engineer II
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Data Engineer II
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
10,000+

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Data Engineer
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Data Engineer
NASCAR
Daytona Beach, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Data Engineer - Data Engineering 4C
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Lead Data Engineer - Data Engineering 4C
Genpact
Jacksonville, Florida
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$60k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Data Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
17 jobs
Doral
13 jobs
Eglin AFB
10 jobs
Orlando
8 jobs
Jacksonville
8 jobs
Lakeland
4 jobs
Niceville
4 jobs
Juno Beach
3 jobs

Data Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Base-2 Solutions7 open roles
Astrion3 open roles
MANTECH3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Science & Research
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or Scala
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL workflows
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
  • Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Kafka
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with analytics, product, and business teams

Data Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data engineer in Florida?

Florida does not require a state-issued license to work as a data engineer, so the path centers on education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, though strong candidates with associate degrees and verifiable project portfolios do get hired. Certifications from cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud carry real weight with Florida's finance, healthcare, and aerospace employers, and completing a capstone or portfolio project tied to a Florida industry dataset helps candidates stand out.

Which companies hire data engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring data engineers in Florida right now include Base-2 Solutions, Astrion, and MANTECH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's mix of large financial institutions in Miami, major hospital networks statewide, and defense and aerospace contractors along the Space Coast means consistent demand for data engineers with experience in regulated data environments.

Which Florida cities have the most data engineer jobs?

Miami, Tampa, and Doral have the most data engineer openings in Florida. Miami's concentration of global banks, fintech firms, and insurance companies drives most of the high-volume hiring, while Tampa's growing tech sector and healthcare anchor employers add steady openings, and Orlando's blend of hospitality analytics, simulation, and defense contracting creates demand for data engineers with specialized domain experience.

Are there remote data engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than most fields. Data engineering is primarily desk-based and cloud-connected, making it one of the more remote-compatible roles in the technology space. About 60% of data engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly Florida companies have adopted distributed engineering teams. Pipeline development, cloud infrastructure work, and analytics platform maintenance are the functions most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.

How can I get hired as a data engineer in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a junior data analyst or business intelligence developer role at a Florida employer and moving into data engineering from there as you build pipeline and cloud skills. Large Florida hospital networks, regional banks, and logistics companies frequently hire associate-level data or reporting analysts who transition into engineering roles within one to two years. Building a portfolio that demonstrates ETL work or cloud data architecture, even from personal or academic projects, is the credential that most consistently opens doors when a formal degree or work history is limited.

Where can I find and apply to data engineer jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to data engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and technical focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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