QA Engineer Jobs in Florida

QA Engineer jobs in Florida are active across defense contracting, healthcare IT, financial technology, and aerospace, with openings at every level from junior QA analyst through senior automation engineer. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, and AdventHealth maintain large technology operations. Automation testing, performance testing, and regulatory compliance QA for medical devices and fintech applications are the specialties appearing most consistently in Florida postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles135+
Top employerPublix
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring61
Work type76% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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C&S Wholesale Grocers
Inventory Control Quality Assurance Specialist (Warehouse)
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C&S Wholesale Grocers
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Inventory Control Quality Assurance Specialist (Warehouse)
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Plant City, Florida
Data Analytics
Data Science
Property Management
High school diploma or GED

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Serco
Quality Assurance Engineer - (Orlando, FL)
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Serco
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Quality Assurance Engineer - (Orlando, FL)
Serco
Orlando, Florida
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$104k.88 - $173k.47/yr
On-Site
ISO certification process
10,000+

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Freshpoint
Quality Assurance Associate
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Quality Assurance Associate
Freshpoint
Orlando, Florida
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Resource One Inc. / Gator Chemical
Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Resource One Inc. / Gator Chemical
Sarasota, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$18 - $20/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Publix
Sr Quality Assurance Engineer-SIIMS Release & Test Automation (Hybrid)
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Sr Quality Assurance Engineer-SIIMS Release & Test Automation (Hybrid)
Publix
Lakeland, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$6,930 - $10k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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QA Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lakeland
9 jobs
Miami
7 jobs
Tampa
5 jobs
Pompano Beach
5 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
5 jobs
Melbourne
4 jobs
Saint Petersburg
4 jobs

QA Engineer Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

Publix
Publix8 open roles
Argo Turboserve Corporation
Argo Turboserve Corporation5 open roles
Arthrex
Arthrex2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
  • Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development processes and tools like Jira
  • Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
  • Knowledge of SQL and ability to validate data across relational databases

QA Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa engineer in Florida?

Most qa engineer roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related field. Florida does not issue a state license for qa engineers, so hiring decisions hinge on demonstrated technical skills and industry certifications. Certifications from ISTQB, such as the Certified Tester Foundation Level, carry consistent weight with Florida employers, particularly in healthcare IT and defense. Building a portfolio of automation scripts and contributing to open-source testing projects accelerates hiring significantly.

How much do QA engineers make in Florida?

QA engineers in Florida earn a median of about $100,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,970 for the lowest 10% to over $150,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire qa engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring qa engineers in Florida right now include Publix, Argo Turboserve Corporation, and Arthrex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors, regional bank technology centers, and large hospital systems means qa engineers with domain experience in regulated industries tend to find the deepest pipeline of openings.

Which Florida cities have the most qa engineer jobs?

Orlando, Jacksonville, and Lakeland account for the largest share of qa engineer openings in Florida. Orlando's technology corridor anchors demand through aerospace and simulation contractors, Tampa draws fintech and healthcare IT hiring, and Jacksonville's growing financial services and logistics sector supports steady qa engineering volume across those industries.

Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 24% of qa engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to distributed teams. Automation engineering, performance testing, and test strategy roles are the most frequently offered as fully remote positions, while roles requiring lab access or hands-on device testing tend to stay on-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or software test analyst role, which Florida employers in healthcare IT and fintech regularly post for candidates who hold an ISTQB Foundation certification and can demonstrate scripting basics. Large Florida employers such as AdventHealth and Raymond James run structured technology associate programs that accept candidates without direct QA experience. Lateral moves from technical support, business analysis, or data entry roles are common starting points, and a GitHub portfolio showing functional test scripts in Python or JavaScript meaningfully offsets a thin resume.

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

You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings sourced from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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