Sr Software Engineer - Finance AI (Information Technology)
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publix's Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers.
Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.
Join Publix Technology - Where Innovation Meets Impact
Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is powered by a dynamic technology team of 2,100+ associates. We deliver modern, cutting-edge solutions to 1,400+ stores and over 200,000 internal team members across 8 states.
Whether you're passionate about IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure, we offer exciting career paths at every level - from internships to technical leadership.
Be part of a Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than just great subs - build the future of technology for Publix.
The Publix Accounting Automation & AI Team is a new team forming to tackle the contemporary challenges of automating complex processes and creating AI agent to perform repetitive tasks which require cognitive reasoning. In this role, you'll be a key player in collaborating with enterprise teams to assess requirements, design innovative solutions, and develop cutting-edge systems. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical, planning, development, and problem-solving skills, and will excel at communicating effectively with management, peers, technology vendors, and business customers.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop enterprise-grade technology solutions with a focus on performance, stability, scalability, and usability
- Utilize modern development methodologies with a cloud-first approach, incorporating CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
- Mentor developers on best practices
- Lead and participate in design and development meetings using Agile and traditional methodologies
- Create comprehensive documentation for technical design, system specifications, and test outcomes
- Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned applications
- Participate in an on-call rotation for production support
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with one of the following technologies: Python, .NET, C#, .NET Worker Services, ASP.NET Core, and background service patterns
- Proficient in designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core and API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI
- Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework Core, including designing schemas, writing complex queries, and optimizing database performance
- Experience in AI methods, models, and platforms including Microsoft Power Platform, CoPilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, or similar platforms
- Experience in building responsive web applications using JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Blazor
- Skilled in deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions
- Proficient in Git, with experience in branching, merging, and pull request workflows
- Advanced expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
- Capable of writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Experienced in working within Agile/Scrum teams
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience in authoring and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- Proficient in designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure, preferably on Microsoft Azure, 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
- 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: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
