Lead Software Engineer - Accounting Automation & AI

DepartmentPublix Technology DescriptionPublix 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 200,000+ 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.The Accounting Automation & AI Team is a newly formed team focused on automating complex business processes and applying AI to reduce repetitive tasks that require cognitive reasoning. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the design and delivery of scalable, cloud native systems that enable intelligent automation across the enterprise. You will collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and cross functional partners to architect and implement modern automation solutions, including AI integrated and human in the loop systems. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, guide engineering best practices, and mentor team members while ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned to business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a passion for building high quality systems, and the ability to lead and influence across complex, AI driven initiatives.Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person anLocation: Hybrid (Lakeland, FL) Work Model:d innovate remotely.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 ImpactLead the design and development of enterprise-grade technology solutions with a focus on system performance, cross-system interdependence, stability, scalability, and usabilityProvide technical leadership across initiatives, including mentoring engineers, setting engineering standards, and driving best practicesUtilize modern development methodologies with a cloud-first approach, incorporating CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar toolsLead design and development meetings, facilitating solution discussions and aligning teams using Agile and traditional methodologiesTranslate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solution designsReview and approve technical designs, code, and implementation approaches to ensure quality, consistency, and long-term maintainabilityCreate, oversee, and continuously improve comprehensive documentation for technical design, system specifications, and desired test outcomesCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including architecture, product, and business stakeholdersServe as a subject matter expert and escalation point for assigned applications and automation workflowsParticipate in an on-call rotation for production support#LI-JB1Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience7+ years of software engineering experience with one or more development frameworks (e.g., .NET, C#, Python, or ASP.NET Core)Strong experience in designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful APIs and using API documentation toolsStrong experience building and supporting workflow automation, backend integrations, and distributed systemsStrong experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud native applications and architecturesExperience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practicesExperience building responsive web applications using modern web technologies such as TypeScript and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Blazor)Experience with database technologies such as Oracle and SQL Server and development tools such as Visual StudioStrong proficiency in version control workflows and collaborative development practicesExperience leading technical efforts within Agile/Scrum teamsCapable of writing and enforcing clean, maintainable, scalable, and well documented code standardsStrong problem solving and debugging skills, with the ability to resolve complex system issuesPreferred Qualifications9+ years of software engineering experienceExperience in authoring and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like TerraformExperience with advanced automated testing, build, and deployment strategies for backend and containerized applicationsExperience designing large-scale distributed systems and integrating across multiple platforms and servicesExperience in designing data solutions for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, including schema modeling, complex queries, and performance tuningExperience guiding teams in adopting AI enabled capabilities, including LLM integrations, prompt design, or orchestration patternsExposure to retrieval augmented generation (RAG) concepts or context engineering techniquesAwareness of AI governance considerations, including responsible use patterns, bias awareness, and safe automation practicesDemonstrated ability to lead multiple initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlinesSkilled in supporting data and process governance of system compliance in accordance with company policies, standards, and SOX requirementsFrequency of PayMonthly Minimum Base Pay10,400Maximum Base Pay15,600Potential Annual Pay with Bonus135,200 - 202,800Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above. Address333 E Lemon StCityLakelandStateFlorida Zip Code33801-5006Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***FacilityLak Publix Technology Hub 2 - B033 Job CategoryPublix Technology Req ID: 37858BRLocation: Lakeland, FL