Intermediate Software Engineer-Vendor Portal & Loss Prevention -Hybrid

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. Technology department is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer for the Vendor Portal and Asset Protection teams.

The role focuses on developing, delivering, and maintaining robust solutions that support external partners and internal associates across multiple systems. You will work in a hybrid model based in Lakeland, FL, with responsibilities spanning API development, data modeling with Databricks, and cloud-based services on Azure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience with Full stack development using Angular, C#, and databases like SQL Server
• Databricks experience to clean, transform, and move raw data into organized models
• Strong API development/testing experience using Swagger and Postman
• Azure cloud platform experience including Azure/MS SQL Databases, App Services, Storage, and Key Vaults
• Troubleshooting experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Dynatrace, or Splunk
• Azure DevOps, Git, deployment pipelines, code repositories, and branching experience
• Experience with Agile Methodologies, SDLC, and distributed application systems

Responsibilities

• Write or modify complex programs from technical designs, program specifications, and backlog items.
• Lead and coordinate technical design for complex solutions.
• Continuously improve vendor portal systems to enhance supplier experience and streamline purchasing.
• Define technical scope, estimates, and risks for development activities.
• Perform industry research and recommend enhancements to technology and infrastructure.
• Provide production support with rotating on-call schedule, ~4–5 weeks.
• Work with Azure DevOps pipelines and code repositories to deploy systems.
• Develop automation such as scripts, pipelines, and batch jobs to reduce manual tasks.
• Provide KPIs, metrics, status and reports to management and stakeholders.
• Operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Job description

Description

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 260,000+ associates across 8 states. From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level - 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.

Department

Publix Technology

Job Category

Information Technology/Systems

Description

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 260,000+ associates across 8 states. From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level - 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.

The Publix Technology Asset Protection & Vendor Portal team is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining robust, high-quality solutions to support the Vendor Portal and Asset Protection business areas. The team manages and enhances systems that impact both external partners and internal associates, ensuring smooth business processes and compliance with regulatory standards. As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for providing application development solving complex business challenges and comprehensive support for a wide range of systems under Vendor Portal and Asset Protection area.

Location: 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.
• Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.

Your Impact

• Write or modify complex programs from technical designs, program specifications, and/or product backlog items under less specific guidance.
• Lead and coordinate technical design for complex technical solutions under less specific guidance.
• Continuously improving vendor portal systems to enhance supplier experience and streamline purchasing processes.
• Define technical scope, estimates, and risks for the business systems analyst, product owner, and/or portfolio manager for development activities.
• Perform industry research and make recommendations regarding technical enhancements, new features, technology, and infrastructure to continuously improve technical solutions.
• Provide excellent customer service to our suppliers and internal users by responding to their queries, resolving issues.
• Provide production support following a rotating on-call schedule; around every 4-5 weeks, and when the need arises.
• Monitor system health and triage issues. Troubleshoot application software processes, escalating issues to other engineering teams as needed.
• Work with Azure DevOps pipelines and code repositories to deploy new versions of the Vendor Portal and Asset Protection systems.
• Execute maintenance tasks on applications and batch jobs running on PPC (Publix Private Cloud) or on-prem servers and run on-demand data load and other jobs.
• Develop automation solutions, such as scripts, pipelines, and batch jobs to reduce manual or repeatable tasks.
• Provide KPIs, metrics, status, and reports to management and stakeholders.
• Provide 24/7 production support following a rotating on-call schedule; approximately every 4-5 weeks, and when the need arises.
• Work with minimal supervision within a large fast-paced corporate environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience with Full stack development using Angular, C#, and databases like SQL Server.
• Experience with Databricks to write logic to clean, transform, and move raw data from multiple sources into organized models.
• Strong experience developing and testing APIs using Swagger, client tools like Bruno/Postman, and web-based front ends.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform, including Azure/MS SQL Databases, Application Services, Storage Accounts, and Key Vaults.
• Experience troubleshooting application issues using Developer tools, Azure Application Insights, Log Analytics, Dynatrace, and/or Splunk.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, deployment pipelines, code repositories, and branching.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and distributed application systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure networking, such as Virtual Networks, Subnets, Azure Firewall, Front Door, Traffic Manager, Application Gateway, and Azure API Management Services.
• Experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Experience with advanced technology concepts related to security, scalability, availability, and performance.

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 associate remains employed through 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.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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.***