Information Technology
Enter the Southwest Florida Metaverse
Make your mark on the vibrant and growing information technology industry in Southwest Florida — with companies like Gartner, Inc., which employs more than 2,000 at its Fort Myers location (the company’s largest in the U.S.) and Acarté, an IT service provider that offers network administration and cloud services from their Cape Coral and Fort Myers locations.
Several organizations also work to foster collaboration and growth among higher education institutions, government organizations and industry leaders across the region — leading to effective research that is quickly commercialized. So, if you’re looking to work in a region with brighter rewards, and sunshine, look no further than Southwest Florida’s Information Technology Industry.
Tech Jobs in Southwest Florida
Want to find an IT job in Fort Myers, Naples or Punta Gorda? Let Employ Florida — the Sunshine State’s premiere workforce solutions provider — help you find the right connection.
Featured Employers
- Leading IT & Software Companies
- Education
- Collaborative Institutions
A Broader Network
With more than 700 software developers across Lee and Collier Counties, Southwest Florida is full of possibilities for your career. Naples-based Caterease has provided catering and event software to clients for three decades, and Gartner, Inc. employs more than 2,000 from its Fort Myers location. Whether you’re looking to start or supercharge a career in IT, resources like CareerSource Southwest Florida offers trainings, workshops and regular hiring events specifically designed for technology sector employment.
Gain Intelligence for Your Career
Take your tech learning to a higher level. Florida Gulf Coast University’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) bachelor’s degree program provides students with a foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of information technology and computer science, preparing them for careers in IT management, data analysis and more. Hodges University also offers degrees that specialize in everything from cybersecurity to software development.
Innovate Among Community
If you want to get involved in a tech scene that is making some serious waves, take a dive in Southwest Florida’s current. The Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership is a local nonprofit that includes tech companies, users, colleges and universities, connecting industry leaders and young professionals through seminars, forums and educational programs. And, Emergent Technologies Institute (ETI) at FGCU — which opened in 2016 with 26,000 square feet of research labs, classrooms and offices — is expected to bring more than 1,000 technology jobs to Lee County.