Lead Software Engineer - Finance Systems; Hybrid

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.

Publix Technology

Information Technology/Systems

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.

We're hiring a Lead Software Developer for our Vendor Funding Accounting team within Publix Technology's Finance Systems organization. In this role, you'll partner with cross‑functional teams—Accounting, Corporate Purchasing, Enterprise Architecture, SAP, and Data & AI—to design, develop, and scale a next‑generation vendor funding platform. Your expertise will power modern, service‑based accounting technology that replaces legacy tools and delivers transformative impact to how Publix manages vendor funding.

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.

Enjoy the best of both worlds - collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in…