Senior Software Engineer - Item Modernization (Hybrid)

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, a leading employee-owned retailer, seeks a senior software engineer to modernize data platforms across on‑prem and Azure, with a focus on pricing and item data. You will own end-to-end components, drive data pipelines, and shape architecture for scalable, real-time integrations.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business leaders, influence standards, and lead complex technical challenges while delivering durable, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related analytical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience building and delivering production-grade applications.
• 5+ years of experience developing backend systems using .NET and C#.
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, including schema design and complex query development.
• 3+ years of experience translating business needs into scalable, high-quality technical solutions.
• 2+ years of experience working with modern development practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments (Azure DevOps or similar tools).
• 1+ year of experience developing front-end applications using modern frameworks such as Angular, React, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of modern, data-intensive platforms across on-prem and Microsoft Azure environments, powering Publix’s next-generation Shelf Tag platform.
• Own critical components end-to-end, from architecture and design through implementation, deployment, and long-term evolution, with direct impact on store operations across more than 1,400 locations.
• Drive the development and optimization of data pipelines and workflows, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, resiliency, and scalability.
• Design and develop distributed systems and services using .NET and C#, working with SQL-based data platforms and event streaming technologies such as Kafka to enable scalable, real-time integrations.
• Play a key role in a large-scale modernization effort, helping redefine how legacy systems are transformed into modern, event-driven, cloud-based architectures.
• Partner directly with engineering, product, and business leaders to solve complex, real-world problems and deliver solutions that have measurable impact.
• Influence architectural direction and engineering standards across teams, helping establish patterns and practices that will shape the platform long term.
• Lead the team through complex technical challenges, driving root cause analysis and delivering durable, high-quality solutions.
• Build and scale high-performance data solutions using Python and Databricks, enabling reliable processing of large volumes of operational and pricing data.

Skills

C# / .NET

SQL

Python

Databricks

Kafka

Angular/React

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Databricks

Kafka

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. In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing how one of the largest employee-owned retailers in the U.S. manages and delivers critical item and pricing data across many store locations. Our solutions directly impacts store operations at scale and play a key role in the in-store customer experience.

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. In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing how one of the largest employee-owned retailers in the U.S. manages and delivers critical item and pricing data across many store locations. Our solutions directly impacts store operations at scale and play a key role in the in-store customer experience.

This is a rare opportunity to help build a next-generation platform from the ground up. As we move away from legacy systems, you will play a key role in shaping new architecture, defining engineering patterns, and establishing best practices that will serve as the foundation for years to come. You will not just maintain systems, you will be creating them, with the ability to influence design decisions, technology choices, and long-term direction. As part of this team, you will design, build, and evolve enterprise platforms that handle high-volume data, complex business rules, and real-time integration across multiple systems. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from architecture and design through delivery and optimization, helping deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that drive real business outcomes.

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

• Lead the design and delivery of modern, data-intensive platforms across on-prem and Microsoft Azure environments, powering Publix’s next-generation Shelf Tag platform
• Own critical components end-to-end, from architecture and design through implementation, deployment, and long-term evolution, with direct impact on store operations across more than 1,400 locations
• Drive the development and optimization of data pipelines and workflows, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, resiliency, and scalability
• Design and develop distributed systems and services using .NET and C#, working with SQL-based data platforms and event streaming technologies such as Kafka to enable scalable, real-time integrations
• Play a key role in a large-scale modernization effort, helping redefine how legacy systems are transformed into modern, event-driven, cloud-based architectures
• Partner directly with engineering, product, and business leaders to solve complex, real-world problems and deliver solutions that have measurable impact
• Influence architectural direction and engineering standards across teams, helping establish patterns and practices that will shape the platform long term
• Lead the team through complex technical challenges, driving root cause analysis and delivering durable, high-quality solutions
• Build and scale high-performance data solutions using Python and Databricks, enabling reliable processing of large volumes of operational and pricing data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related analytical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience building and delivering production-grade applications
• 5+ years of experience developing backend systems using .NET and C#
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, including schema design and complex query development
• 3+ years of experience translating business needs into scalable, high-quality technical solutions
• 2+ years of experience working with modern development practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments (Azure DevOps or similar tools)
• 1+ year of experience developing front-end applications using modern frameworks such as Angular, React, or similar technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale enterprise applications
• 5+ years of experience implementing large-scale enterprise applications, including designing solutions that scale across multiple systems and teams
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud-native and platform services in Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure App Service, Stream Analytics, or Redis Cache
• 2+ years of experience working with modern engineering practices, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes or OpenShift), and application monitoring or observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, or Grafana
• 1+ years of hands-on experience working with Databricks or similar large-scale data processing platforms, including optimizing pipelines and data workflows

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.

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***