Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Florida
Full Stack Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in fintech, healthtech, defense technology, and SaaS across seniority levels from junior developers through principal engineers. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are the primary hiring markets, home to anchor employers such as Chewy, Lockheed Martin, and Carnival Corporation, all of which maintain substantial engineering footprints in the state. The most sought-after specialties include React and Node.js development, cloud-native architecture on AWS or Azure, and API integration for enterprise platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location: Tampa, FL
Location Designation: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Work Schedule: This position requires employees to work onsite at the New York Life Tampa office three days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Monday and Friday.
Business Unit Overview
At New York Life Direct, you’ll be joining the nation’s #1 direct-to-consumer provider of life insurance. The AARP Life Insurance Program from New York Life is endorsed by AARP and is the only life insurance program developed exclusively for AARP members. Your work will help more Americans achieve greater financial security and peace of mind.
Role Overview
As a Senior Associate, Full Stack Developer, you will design, build, and deliver modern digital solutions within New York Life Direct's Digital Web Development team as we advance to SitecoreAI and a composable, cloud-based web architecture.
In this hands-on role, you will apply advanced software engineering expertise and AI-enabled development practices to create scalable, secure, and accessible digital experiences. You will translate requirements into testable specifications, collaborate with AI coding agents, and establish engineering practices that improve delivery speed, code quality, and reliability.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain digital solutions using SitecoreAI, Next.js, React, TypeScript, C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, and modern APIs.
Translate business, product, design, security, and technical requirements into specifications, acceptance criteria, implementation plans, and validation steps.
Develop reusable, accessible components aligned with enterprise design systems and composable Sitecore architectures.
Lead technical delivery for assigned initiatives, provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and mentor fellow developers.
Collaborate across teams to implement modern engineering standards and AI-enabled development practices.
Design and integrate secure RESTful and event-driven APIs, enterprise services, and third-party platforms.
Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployments, environment configuration, monitoring, and production operations.
Apply automated quality controls to ensure solutions meet performance, security, accessibility, and reliability standards.
What You'll Bring
Advanced proficiency in C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
Experience designing full stack solutions, including user interfaces, server-side logic, APIs, and database integrations.
Ability to independently deliver complex technical solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience translating structured specifications into actionable engineering tasks and validating delivered outcomes.
Strong automated testing skills, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to engineering excellence.
Required Skills
5+ years of professional full stack development experience using .NET/C# and modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
Hands-on experience with React, Next.js, or comparable server-rendered frameworks.
Experience developing reusable components and integrating RESTful APIs.
Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise security practices.
Proficiency with GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar source-control platforms.
Preferred Skills
Experience with SitecoreAI, Sitecore XM Cloud, Sitecore JSS, or comparable headless CMS platforms.
Experience deploying Next.js applications on Vercel, including caching, edge delivery, and performance optimization.
Familiarity with spec-driven development, AI coding agents, prompt engineering, or Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Experience with Figma, design systems, component libraries, and accessibility testing.
Experience deploying and supporting applications on AWS.
Familiarity with Harness CI/CD pipelines, automated testing gates, environment promotion, and rollback strategies.
Location: Tampa, FL
Hybrid Work Requirement: Employees are required to work in the Tampa office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday and Friday are designated remote workdays.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.
Job Requisition ID: 95352
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in full stack engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Demonstrated backend experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or a comparable server-side language
- Hands-on experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs in production environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, including deployment and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong command of relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a full stack engineer in Florida?
Full stack engineering has no state-issued license in Florida, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skills. Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, though bootcamp graduates and self-taught developers are regularly hired when they can show a strong project portfolio. Industry certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure carry weight with Florida's large defense and enterprise tech employers, and completing internships or co-ops with Florida-based companies strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.
How much do full stack engineers make in Florida?
Full stack 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 companies hire full stack engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring full stack engineers in Florida right now include BNY, Citi, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's mix of defense contractors, healthcare systems, and fast-growing fintech firms means full stack roles appear across industries well beyond traditional software companies.
Which Florida cities have the most full stack engineer jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Orlando account for the largest share of full stack engineer openings in Florida. Miami's growth as a technology and fintech hub drives demand in South Florida, while Orlando's simulation, defense, and hospitality-tech industries anchor hiring in Central Florida, and Tampa's expanding cybersecurity and healthtech sectors have made it one of the state's fastest-growing engineering markets.
Are there remote full stack engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 66% of full stack engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based, internet-delivered nature of the work. Frontend and backend development tasks are particularly well suited to remote arrangements, while roles involving on-site collaboration with hardware teams or secure defense networks tend to require in-person presence at Florida facilities.
How can I get hired as a full stack engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior developer or associate software engineer role, which Florida employers across healthtech, SaaS, and defense regularly post for candidates with a degree or completed bootcamp. Building a portfolio with deployed projects on GitHub is essential, and contributing to open-source work makes a candidate stand out. Florida university co-op programs, particularly through the University of Florida and Florida International University pipelines, connect students directly with regional employers, and transitioning from QA analyst or IT support roles into development is a common lateral move Florida hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to full stack engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to full stack engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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