Platform Engineer Jobs in Florida
Platform Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring across aerospace and defense, financial technology, healthcare IT, and cloud infrastructure sectors at levels from entry-level to principal and staff engineer. The largest concentrations of openings are in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, and AdventHealth maintain substantial engineering operations. Platform engineers specializing in Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline automation, and cloud-native infrastructure on AWS or Azure are consistently the most sought-after. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering, Day, Baptist Health Digital Solutions Center
The Systems Analyst Engineer provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, integration, optimization, and support of enterprise healthcare information systems and infrastructure technologies across Baptist Health. This role partners closely with clinical, operational, and Information Services (IS) teams to ensure stable, secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions that support patient care, business operations, and strategic initiatives.
The Systems Analyst Engineer serves as a key contributor for enterprise applications, infrastructure systems, integrations, automation initiatives, and cloud-based technologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, analyzing workflows and system performance, supporting upgrades and implementations, participating in project initiatives, and maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's systems infrastructure and implementation and design of hardware and software. Monitors the performance of systems.
- Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
- Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis activities.
- Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Solves complex technical problems in own discipline. Works independently with minimal guidance. May lead small projects with limited scope/risks or workstreams within a broader project.
- May also have accountability for on-going processes, programs or activities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Level at which a career may stabilize for many years or until retirement.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Strong experience with enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking, operating systems, system integrations, and Windows Server engineering, including Windows Server 2016 and newer environments.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code and build automation technologies, including Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools, with strong PowerShell scripting and coding capabilities.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of practical, operational Microsoft Azure cloud engineering experience, including supporting and maintaining production Azure environments preferred.
- Strong experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including identity management and integration across on premises and cloud environments preferred.
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes within Microsoft Azure environments preferred.
- Experience with Azure Site Recovery, Microsoft Intune, Azure load balancing, business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability best practices preferred.
- Experience developing system automation and integrations using APIs, with the ability to identify opportunities to automate infrastructure and operational processes preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, ITIL processes, workflow analysis, and ticket management preferred. Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with hospital information systems is strongly preferred.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer Education & Credential Requirements:
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Education/Degree Required:
- Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience
If you are interested in this Full-Time Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer, opportunity, please apply now or contact andrew.foran@bmcjax.com.
Primary Location:
Baptist Digital Solutions CenterAbout Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering, Day, Baptist Health Digital Solutions Center
The Systems Analyst Engineer provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, integration, optimization, and support of enterprise healthcare information systems and infrastructure technologies across Baptist Health. This role partners closely with clinical, operational, and Information Services (IS) teams to ensure stable, secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions that support patient care, business operations, and strategic initiatives.
The Systems Analyst Engineer serves as a key contributor for enterprise applications, infrastructure systems, integrations, automation initiatives, and cloud-based technologies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, analyzing workflows and system performance, supporting upgrades and implementations, participating in project initiatives, and maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's systems infrastructure and implementation and design of hardware and software. Monitors the performance of systems.
- Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
- Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis activities.
- Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Solves complex technical problems in own discipline. Works independently with minimal guidance. May lead small projects with limited scope/risks or workstreams within a broader project.
- May also have accountability for on-going processes, programs or activities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Level at which a career may stabilize for many years or until retirement.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Strong experience with enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking, operating systems, system integrations, and Windows Server engineering, including Windows Server 2016 and newer environments.
- Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code and build automation technologies, including Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools, with strong PowerShell scripting and coding capabilities.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of practical, operational Microsoft Azure cloud engineering experience, including supporting and maintaining production Azure environments preferred.
- Strong experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including identity management and integration across on premises and cloud environments preferred.
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes within Microsoft Azure environments preferred.
- Experience with Azure Site Recovery, Microsoft Intune, Azure load balancing, business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability best practices preferred.
- Experience developing system automation and integrations using APIs, with the ability to identify opportunities to automate infrastructure and operational processes preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, ITIL processes, workflow analysis, and ticket management preferred. Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with hospital information systems is strongly preferred.
Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer Education & Credential Requirements:
-
Education/Degree Required:
- Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience
If you are interested in this Full-Time Azure Hybrid Cloud Engineer, opportunity, please apply now or contact andrew.foran@bmcjax.com.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
- Proficiency building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Experience with at least one major cloud provider, particularly AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Strong scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go to automate infrastructure and deployment workflows
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi in production environments
Platform Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a platform engineer in Florida?
Platform engineering has no state-issued license in Florida, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, though candidates who complete accredited bootcamps or associate programs at Florida institutions like Valencia College or Miami Dade College and build a strong portfolio of infrastructure projects regularly earn roles at defense contractors, fintech firms, and healthcare IT organizations throughout the state.
Which companies hire platform engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring platform engineers in Florida right now include MANTECH, CVS Health, and FIS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace, financial services, and large hospital systems means platform engineering demand extends well beyond pure tech companies into industries that run substantial internal infrastructure teams.
Which Florida cities have the most platform engineer jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most platform engineer openings in Florida. Miami's fintech and international business corridor drives much of the demand there, Orlando's aerospace, defense, and simulation industry anchors hiring in Central Florida, and Tampa's growing cybersecurity and healthcare IT ecosystem supports a consistent volume of platform engineering roles in the Tampa Bay area.
Are there remote platform engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 91% of platform engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on cloud infrastructure and automation pipelines that engineers can manage from anywhere. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are those focused on CI/CD tooling, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud cost optimization rather than on-premises hardware management.
How can I get hired as a platform engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior DevOps or site reliability engineer role, which Florida employers like Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, and large hospital systems use to bring in candidates who have foundational Linux, networking, and scripting skills but limited production experience. Completing an internship or co-op through Florida university programs, earning a cloud associate certification such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects gives candidates a concrete edge when competing for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to platform engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across the state's major markets and industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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