Lead Backend Software Engineer – Digital Payments

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30078BR
Department: Publix Technology
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Aug 20, 2024

$129 - 194k

Hybrid

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Welcome to Publix Technology, the award-winning technical group for Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the nation. Our technology teams of 2100+ associates provide innovative, modern solutions to nearly 1400 retail stores and 200,000+ internal team members across 8 states. We offer positions at all levels – summer internships, individual contributor roles, to technical leadership across a broad range of technical disciplines. So, whether you are interested in IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure – we have a career path for you! See for yourself why Publix Super Markets, Inc. is a constant on Fortune Magazine’s Best Companies to Work list.

Join the Publix Technology Digital Payments Team as a Lead Backend Software Engineer where you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge payment solutions. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and efficient payment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online payments at Publix by leveraging your expertise in software engineering, problem-solving, and leadership. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and be a part of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of secure and scalable online payment solutions
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment while working with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, designers, and engineers, to define project requirements and deliverables
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain coding standards and best practices
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks, ensuring the timely delivery of projects
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, incorporating them into the development process as appropriate
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive payment information and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Participate in project planning and estimation, offering technical insights and feasibility assessments

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 6+ years of experience working in C# and .NET technologies
• 6+ years of experience in providing technical leadership and guidance to software development teams
• 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining customer-facing REST APIs
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum

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Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with microservices and event-driven style architecture
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Apache Cassandra
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka
• Experience with orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Knowledge of security best practices in software development
• Experience with payment processing systems
• Prior exposure to a regulated environment, including dealing with PII and PCI data
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues

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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.***
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for an H-1B visa or permanent residence.

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