Lead Software Engineer - Technology Architecture

Publix - Lakeland, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Lakeland, FL

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

As a Lead Software Engineer in Technology Architecture at Publix Super Markets, you will play a pivotal role in leading technical innovation and enhancing the technology landscape of the company. This hybrid position requires you to work on-site in Lakeland, FL for 8 days a month, where you will mentor team members, promote best practices, and drive initiatives aimed at reducing developer friction. Your expertise will be crucial in collaborating with diverse teams to address complex enterprise challenges and in the design and development of scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse teams to pinpoint and address intricate enterprise challenges.
• Lead initiatives to streamline development processes, reducing developer friction by implementing tools and practices that enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to industry standards and Publix’s internal guidelines.
• Mentor and guide team members, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Lead the design and development of scalable enterprise grade software solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts, implementing effective solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend beneficial adoptions.
• Define technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews and technical discussions to promote quality and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or other technical/analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on .NET and C#.
• 4+ years of experience in containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes.
• 2+ years of experience with event streaming platforms, particularly Kafka.
• 2+ years of experience with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative and scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enhance software delivery.
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.
• Experience in promoting and implementing best practices in software development.

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