Lead Software Engineer - Technology Architecture

Publix - Lakeland, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Lakeland, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

As a Lead Software Engineer in Technology Architecture at Publix, you will play a pivotal role in leading technical innovation and enhancing the technology landscape of Publix Super Markets. This hybrid position requires you to work on-site in Lakeland, FL for 8 days per month. You will mentor team members, promote best practices, and drive initiatives aimed at reducing developer friction while collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex enterprise challenges.

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 GCP.
• 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