Senior Software Engineer - WMS Integration and Reporting

Publix • Lakeland, FL

119d • $114,855 - $172,315 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Warehousing Modernization team is currently seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead the development efforts for modernizing Publix legacy warehousing systems. This key role involves leading initiatives to modernize and warehousing processes like Invoicing, Store Order Processing, integrating with other Warehousing Systems, and Reporting that currently supports our expanding distribution network, encompassing 9 Distribution Centers and 33 warehouses dedicated to servicing over 1200 retail stores.

Location: Hybrid (Lakeland, FL)
Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Spark declarative pipelines (Databricks declarative pipeline patterns; formerly DLT/Delta Live Tables) including expectations-style rules and incremental processing.
• Experience implementing DQE patterns: completeness/accuracy checks, anomaly detection, and data monitoring in data lake
• Proficient 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.
• Experience with Azure and GCP cloud platforms
• Skilled in supporting data and process governance of distribution system compliance in accordance with company policies, standards, and SOX requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead implementation of 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.)
• Oversee and contribute across the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including architecture, design, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, configuration, and deployment of applications and packages
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to analyze and translate business requirements into secure, high-quality technical solutions, approving designs and ensuring alignment with architecture, performance, and organizational standards
• Serve as a liaison between business SMEs and technical teams to define system requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment between business needs and technology solutions
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned applications while mentoring developers on best practices, development standards, and modern engineering approaches
• Lead complex problem determination and root cause analysis by researching application code and system behavior, then designing, developing, and implementing effective solutions
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and best practices and perform data analysis using complex queries to interpret results and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (designs, specifications, test outcomes)
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure operational continuity

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 plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree