Lead Software Engineer - Technology Architecture at Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Posted in Information Technology 23 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Lakeland, Florida





Job Description:

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publix’s Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers.

Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Welcome to Publix Technology, the award-winning technical group for Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the nation. Our technology teams of 2100+ associates provide cutting-edge, modern solutions to nearly 1400 retail stores and 200,000+ internal team members across 8 states. We offer positions at all levels - summer internships, individual contributor roles, to technical leadership across a broad range of technical disciplines. So, whether you’re interested in IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure - we have a career path for you! See for yourself why Publix Super Markets, Inc. is a constant on Fortune Magazine’s Best Companies to Work list.

Join the Technology Architecture team! As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of Publix’s adoption of new technologies and practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical innovation and make a significant impact on Publix’s technology landscape. Your role will involve mentoring team members, promoting best practices, and driving initiatives to reduce developer friction.

Responsibilities:


  • Collaborate with diverse teams to pinpoint and address intricate enterprise challenges.

  • Lead initiatives to streamline development processes, reducing developer friction by implementing tools and practices that enhance productivity and collaboration.

  • Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to industry standards and Publix’s internal guidelines.

  • Mentor and guide team members, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

  • Lead the design and development of scalable enterprise grade software solutions.

  • Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts, implementing effective solutions.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend beneficial adoptions.

  • Define technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.

  • Conduct code reviews and technical discussions to promote quality and innovation.


  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or other technical/analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience,

  • 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on .NET and C#.

  • 4+ years of experience in containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes.

  • 2+ years of experience with event streaming platforms, particularly Kafka.

  • 2+ years of experience with Azure and/or GCP.

  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding technical teams.

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative and scalable solutions.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enhance software delivery.

  • Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.

  • Experience in promoting and implementing best practices in software development.


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  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Group health, dental and vision plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)





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