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. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Store Item and Inventory Management Systems (SIIMS) team, you will partner with cross-functional teams to design, develop, debug, and support the delivery of technical solutions on web and mobile platforms. The SIIMS team supports the following business processes for Retail store associates: adjustments, counts, in-store transfers, store-to-store transfers. SIIMS also manages item’s data, store price overrides, and price & promotion data. 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: • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, support, and review complex technical solutions across the product portfolio. • Collaborate with Product Owners to drive technical design decisions for scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. • Refine and prioritize team backlogs, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives. • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) workloads, resolving performance, infrastructure, and deployment issues with DevOps teams. • Serve as a senior technical mentor, conducting code reviews, analyzing defects, and guiding solution design best practices. • Partner with BSAs, QA, and engineering teams to deliver secure, compliant, and high-quality software solutions. • Provide strategic technical guidance to leadership, influencing architecture, tooling, and development practices. #LI-JB1