Software Engineer - WMS Development and Integrations

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Job summary

Publix Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to modernize our warehousing systems. You will design and implement scalable solutions across 9 distribution centers and 33 warehouses, leveraging .NET, Python, Angular/React, and Azure cloud services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, architectural alignment, and CI/CD practices. Hybrid work model in Lakeland, FL with onsite interviews as needed. Join a leader in employee-owned retail technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on .NET, Python, and modern web app development.
• 3+ years ASP.NET Core with Swagger/OpenAPI.
• 2+ years SQL Server & EF Core performance tuning.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile/Scrum collaboration and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI tooling and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade technology solutions with modern methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze requirements and translate into software designs and backlog items.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Leads to ensure enterprise alignment.
• Partner with analysts and product owners to validate requirements.
• Develop and automate unit tests and testing artifacts.
• Utilize AI tools and cloud environments to code, test, and deploy.
• Create technical documentation and assist deployment to production.
• Support production systems through on-call rotation.

Skills

.NET technologies (C#)

RESTful APIs

Python

Angular/React/Blazor

Azure cloud

DevOps / CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

Agile/Scrum

AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude code)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

SQL Server / Entity Framework Core

Azure SQL / App Services

Git / version control

Job description

Overview

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 innovative, modern solutions to nearly 1400 retail stores and 260,000+ internal team members 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 Warehousing Modernization team is currently seeking a Software Engineer for modernizing Publix legacy warehousing systems. This role involves participating in initiatives to modernize warehousing processes such as Invoicing, Store Order Processing, Warehouse Auditing, integrating with other Warehousing Systems, and Reporting that supports our expanding distribution network, encompassing 9 Distribution Centers and 33 warehouses serving over 1200 retail stores.

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.
• 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 and develop enterprise-grade technology solutions using modern methodologies (Agile and traditional) ensuring performance, scalability, stability, usability, and cross-system integration while leveraging CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc.).
• Analyze business and system requirements, user stories, and technical design artifacts to develop internal designs, program specifications, and product backlog items under guidance.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Technical Leads to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, best practices, and solution designs.
• Partner with Business Systems Analysts and Product Owners to validate business requirements and support solution delivery.
• Develop, maintain, and automate unit test plans, test scripts, and test cases to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Utilize development tools, including AI, and environments to efficiently code, unit test, debug, and manage application components throughout the development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, program specifications, and testing results.
• Plan, coordinate, and support the deployment of technical solutions from testing environments to production under established guidance.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve moderately complex application and production issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure operational continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using .NET technologies (C#, RESTful APIs, .NET Services), Python, and building responsive web applications with Angular, React, or Blazor.
• 3+ years’ experience designing and implementing solutions using ASP.NET Core, including proficiency with API documentation tools such as Swagger/Open API.
• 2+ years’ experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework Core, including designing normalized schemas, writing complex queries, and optimizing database performance.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure or similar (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions), including deployment, management, and monitoring of applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with AI tools and methodologies such as GitHub Copilot, Claude code, and M365 Copilot.
• Proficiency in source control and DevOps practices, including Git (branching, merging, pull requests) and designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spark declarative pipelines (Databricks declarative pipeline patterns; formerly DLT/Delta Live Tables) including expectations-style rules and incremental processing.
• Experience in designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure, preferably on Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, utilizing Terraform modules and best practices.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing, build, and deployment strategies for .NET and containerized applications.
• Knowledgeable with cloud platforms such as Azure and GCP, and Kubernetes.

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 monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence. Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.