Lead Software Engineer - Finance Systems (Hybrid)

Publix•Lakeland, FL

2d•$135,200 - $202,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Developer for their Vendor Funding Accounting team within Publix Technology's Finance Systems organization. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams such as Accounting, Corporate Purchasing, Enterprise Architecture, SAP, and Data & AI to design, develop, and scale a next-generation vendor funding platform. The goal is to power modern, service-based accounting technology that replaces legacy tools and significantly impacts how Publix manages vendor funding. The position is hybrid, requiring candidates to reside within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL, and involves at least one onsite interview.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
7+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years of experience with .NET Core and C#
5+ years of experience with SQL, database design, and the use of ORM frameworks (such as Dapper or Entity Framework) to develop efficient and scalable applications
5+ years of experience analyzing and translating business requirements into technology solutions that consider system performance, usability, quality, cross-system interdependencies, and scalability
3+ years designing and building microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven/distributed systems, including resiliency patterns, observability, scalability, and high availability
2+ years in a technical lead role delivering enterprise-scale applications
Experience leveraging AI-powered development workflows to improve productivity, quality, and delivery speed
Advanced proficiency in source control and DevOps practices, including Git (branching, merging, pull requests) and designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems
Proven ability to work successfully in an on-call environment

Nice To Haves

3+ years working with Databricks
3+ years working with Power BI
3+ years of experience working with Kafka platform
Experience working in container application deployment like OpenShift, Kubernetes etc.
Experience designing and developing applications that manage high-volume financial transactions and critical business data
Knowledge of accounting concepts such as accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting processes
Experience leading technical design discussions and mentoring engineers in a modern software development environment

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and hands-on development of scalable, service-based solutions, driving technical excellence across the platform.
Partner with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality enterprise solutions while influencing key technical and architectural decisions.
Provide technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, defect analysis, and mentoring engineers across a hybrid team environment.
Guide backlog refinement and development priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals, architectural standards, and long-term platform strategy.
Leverage modern cloud and data technologies, including Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Power BI, to support enterprise analytics and reporting capabilities.
Champion engineering best practices, including spec-driven development, AI-assisted software delivery, operational support, and continuous improvement of development standards.

Benefits

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
Year-end bonus (one month's extra pay)