Intermediate Software Engineer - POS Software Engineering 2

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is hiring an Intermediate Software Engineer for the POS Modernization team in Lakeland, FL. You will contribute to a highly complex, cross‑platform effort, building scalable, secure cloud solutions for POS applications.

The role supports a flexible hybrid work model with onsite collaboration at the Lakeland campus. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of .NET/C#, REST APIs, and Agile experience, and are proficient with SQL Server and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft .NET, .NET Core and C#.
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• 2+ years of experience with data storage technologies (SQL Server).
• Experience working with Agile software development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for the cloud platform supporting Point-of-Sale applications, ensuring performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with business analysts and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement new features and functionalities to enhance the capabilities of the cloud platform supporting Point-of-Sale applications.
• Assist with production installs, pilot monitoring, and problem determination.
• Work closely with quality assurance and testers to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, bug‑free software solutions that will enhance the system.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies that may be applied to the cloud platform supporting Point‑of‑Sale applications.

Skills

.NET / C#

REST APIs

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Git & CI/CD

Azure

Docker

Kafka

SQL Server

Job description

About Publix

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee‑owned company in the U.S., retains a dynamic technology team of more than 2,300 professionals delivering innovative solutions to over 1,400 stores and 260,000 associates across eight states. From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level—from internships through technical leadership. Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than great subs—build the future of technology at Publix.

Position Summary

We’re hiring an Intermediate Software Engineer for our POS Modernization team. In this role, you will work on a highly complex, fast‑paced, cross‑platform effort with varying technology solutions (infrastructure, software, middleware, etc.). As a vital team member, you will contribute to building scalable, robust, and secure solutions that enhance the cloud platform supporting Point‑of‑Sale applications. You will work closely with the project team to ensure requirements are understood and turned into functional code that is peer‑reviewed, tested, and deployed to our production environment. Location: Flexible Hybrid (Lakeland, FL). To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL.

Work Model

Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

Interview Process

Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high‑impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions.
• Operational Efficiency: Ensure technology solutions support efficient workflows and enable automation to improve operational effectiveness.
• Cutting‑Edge AI Projects: Drive innovation in AI platforms, integrating advanced tools and frameworks to solve complex business challenges.
• Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for the cloud platform supporting Point‑of‑Sale applications, ensuring performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with business analysts and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement new features and functionalities to enhance the capabilities of the cloud platform supporting Point‑of‑Sale applications.
• Assist with production installs, pilot monitoring, and problem determination.
• Work closely with quality assurance and testers to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, bug‑free software solutions that will enhance the system.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies that may be applied to the cloud platform supporting Point‑of‑Sale applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft .NET, .NET Core and C#.
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• 2+ years of experience with data storage technologies (such as SQL Server).
• Experience working with Agile software development cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with designing, developing, and supporting enterprise‑level applications.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and developing REST APIs and Windows services.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft .NET Core, C#, Python, XML/JSON, XSLT, YAML, and PowerShell.
• 4+ years of experience with Git code management, DevOps integration, DevOps pipelines, or other CI/CD tools.
• 4+ years’ experience with Data storage technologies (such as SQL Server and SQLite).
• 3+ years of experience with Agile software development cycles.
• 3+ years of experience with Application Development in Azure.
• Experience with Angular, React, or similar front‑end technologies.
• Experience and knowledge of container‑based applications in Docker.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging service such as MSMQ or Rabbit MQ.
• Experience with Git code management and CI/CD tools.
• Experience in AI development using ML.NET.

Benefits Information

• 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: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

As a year‑end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the potential annual pay with bonus line above.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time‑sensitive emails that could require action within 24‑48 hours.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.