Lead Software Engineer – Data and AI

Publix; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative Data and AI team. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your extensive software engineering experience to design and build scalable AI solutions that drive transformative business impacts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies and maintain a competitive edge in the market. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with generative AI technologies and contribute to impactful projects while ensuring adherence to data privacy and ethical standards. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and technological advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with enterprise-level applications.
• 5+ years of experience in .NET and C# development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AI platforms to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver user-friendly AI solutions.

Skills

.NET

C#

Front End Development

React.js

Angular.js

Azure

DevOps

AI Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Azure Function Apps

Azure App Services

Azure Static Web Apps

TFS/Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

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! Come see for yourself why Publix Super Markets, Inc. is a constant on Fortune Magazine’s Best Companies to Work list.

Join our Data and AI team as a Lead Software Engineer! In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable AI solutions and frameworks. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions for complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI technologies to create transformative business impacts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own the development and enhancement of AI platforms by integrating knowledge bases, tools, and innovative features to address evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, align on priorities, and deliver impactful and user-friendly AI solutions.
• Research and implement advancements in AI technologies to drive innovation, enhance functionality, and maintain a competitive edge.
• Prototype and test advanced AI solutions, including multi-agent systems, to solve complex business challenges effectively.
• Be responsible for defining and tracking KPIs and creating reports to demonstrate the value and impact of AI initiatives.
• Lead efforts to integrate external systems and tools into AI platforms while ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal user experience.
• Establish processes to gather user feedback and continuously improve AI tools and solutions based on input.
• Ensure all AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and ethical standards while maintaining high performance and reliability.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to future-proof AI systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-level applications.
• 5+ years of experience with .NET and C# development.
• 3+ years of experience with Front End Development using frameworks like React.js or Angular.js.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure services like Azure Function Apps, Azure App Services, or Azure Static Web Apps.
• 3+ years of experience with TFS/Git code management, DevOps Integration, DevOps Pipelines, or other CI/CD tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with .NET and C# development.
• 7+ years of experience with Front End Development using frameworks like React.js or Angular.js.
• Experience implementing Gen AI applications using RAG or Function Calling to connect LLMs to custom data sources.
• Experience using AI Orchestration frameworks such as Semantic Kernel or LangChain or Autogen.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience building highly scalable systems and performance tuning them.