Apply for the Lead Azure Developer – AI Delivery 2 job opening.Lead Azure Developer – AI Delivery 2

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 37818BR
Department: Publix Technology
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Jun 19, 2026

$135 - 202k

Hybrid

Full Time - Regular

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Description

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 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.

Become a part of Publix Technology’s AI Delivery Team as a Lead Software Engineer. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions that serve both our associates and customers.

An ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can wear many hats, and has a natural curiosity to learn. They possess exceptional development skills, are passionate about producing high-quality code, and enjoy tackling complex challenges that push the limits of what’s possible.

Location: Flexible Hybrid (Lakeland, FL)
Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when you need to 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:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications and APIs using ASP.NET and C#.

• Leverage Azure cloud services to enhance application performance, scalability, and security.

• Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-impact solutions.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery of features.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our development processes and solutions.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or related analytical field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development
• 3+years of experience with ASP.NET, C# using Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider
• 3+ years of experience developing .NET applications hosted in Azure cloud services.
• 3+ years of experience developing C# ASP.NET web apps using Azure App Services.
• 3+ years of experience developing event-driven solutions using Azure Functions and Azure Event Hubs, Azure Storage Queues, or Azure Service Bus
• 3+ years of experience designing and querying relational databases using SQL (e.g., Azure SQL, SQL Server).
• Experience working with Azure cloud services and the broader Azure ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of front-end development experience using React or Blazor
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong experience using application design patterns and distributed architectures.
• Experience establishing best-in-class practices for developing native apps at scale on large, distributed teams, including modular app architecture, frameworks, build pipeline, cloud CI/CD, automated testing, observability, code review, static analysis, etc.
• Strong expertise of application development for large-scale distributed systems in the Cloud.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft development, tools, and frameworks.
• Experience developing highly successful apps that enjoy wide-scale distribution.
• Good communication skills in a cross functional team environment.

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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
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As 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.

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Additional Information

Your 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.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***

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