Hospitality E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's hospitality industry is one of the largest in the country, anchored by Orlando's theme park corridor, Miami's luxury hotel market, and Tampa's growing convention scene. Major employers like Walt Disney World, Marriott, Hilton, and Ritz-Carlton properties have sponsored E-3 visas for Australian nationals in roles ranging from hotel management to food and beverage operations.
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American Express is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the One Data platform team within Enterprise Architecture. This role is a key part of the organization’s technology strategy and supports the design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities that enable engineering teams across the enterprise to build and deploy microservices at scale.
Enterprise Architecture plays a critical role in shaping the company’s technology direction through four core pillars: Architecture as Code, Architecture as Design, Governance, and Colleague Enablement. The One Data platform team is focused on building foundational technologies that empower teams across American Express to deliver modern, resilient, and high-performing software solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and Generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Strong Linux and Unix shell proficiency, including shell scripting and troubleshooting.
- Experience with NGINX, HAProxy, Envoy, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar technologies.
- Strong source control skills using Git.
- Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
- Good understanding of JVM internals and the ability to diagnose issues using thread dumps, heap dumps, JFR, VisualVM, or similar tools.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset with a strong desire to document technical knowledge and improve team productivity.
Core Competencies
- Systems thinking and the ability to reason about edge cases, failure modes, and operational behavior.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including asynchronous communication and cross-functional coordination.
- Enthusiastic, ownership-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to deliver quickly, iterate rapidly, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
INTRODUCTION
American Express is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the One Data platform team within Enterprise Architecture. This role is a key part of the organization’s technology strategy and supports the design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities that enable engineering teams across the enterprise to build and deploy microservices at scale.
Enterprise Architecture plays a critical role in shaping the company’s technology direction through four core pillars: Architecture as Code, Architecture as Design, Governance, and Colleague Enablement. The One Data platform team is focused on building foundational technologies that empower teams across American Express to deliver modern, resilient, and high-performing software solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and Generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Strong Linux and Unix shell proficiency, including shell scripting and troubleshooting.
- Experience with NGINX, HAProxy, Envoy, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar technologies.
- Strong source control skills using Git.
- Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
- Good understanding of JVM internals and the ability to diagnose issues using thread dumps, heap dumps, JFR, VisualVM, or similar tools.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset with a strong desire to document technical knowledge and improve team productivity.
Core Competencies
- Systems thinking and the ability to reason about edge cases, failure modes, and operational behavior.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including asynchronous communication and cross-functional coordination.
- Enthusiastic, ownership-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to deliver quickly, iterate rapidly, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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Search Hospitality Jobs in FloridaHospitality E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitality companies sponsor E-3 visas in Florida?
Large hotel groups and resort operators are the most active E-3 sponsors in Florida's hospitality sector. Companies like Walt Disney World Resort, Marriott International properties, Hilton hotels, and Hyatt have previously sponsored E-3 visas for qualifying roles. Independently owned luxury resorts in areas like Palm Beach and Naples also sponsor, though less frequently. Sponsorship is never guaranteed and depends on the specific role and employer.
Which cities in Florida have the most hospitality E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads by volume due to its concentration of theme parks, convention hotels, and resort complexes. Miami follows closely, driven by its luxury hotel market and international tourism. Tampa and Fort Lauderdale offer opportunities through cruise industry headquarters and convention center hotels. Smaller markets like Naples and Palm Beach have fewer openings but tend to concentrate them in high-end resort properties.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Florida?
E-3 sponsorship applies to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In hospitality, qualifying roles typically include hotel general managers, food and beverage directors, revenue managers, event and conference managers, and marketing or sales managers. Front-of-house service roles, housekeeping supervisors, and most hourly positions generally do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find hospitality E-3 sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for hospitality E-3 sponsorship jobs in Florida, with listings filtered specifically by visa type and state. Beyond the job board, targeting large resort groups and hotel management companies operating in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa gives you the best concentration of E-3-eligible roles. Applying directly to corporate careers pages of major hotel brands operating in Florida can also surface roles not widely advertised.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for E-3 hospitality sponsorship?
Florida's hospitality market has strong seasonal patterns, with demand peaking around major events and the winter tourist season. This means some positions are structured as fixed-term contracts, which still qualify for E-3 sponsorship as long as the role meets specialty occupation requirements and the employer files the necessary Labor Condition Application. Australian nationals should confirm any offered role includes a degree requirement in the relevant field before accepting.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 hospitality jobs in Florida?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.