Apply for the Principal Software Engineer job opening.Principal Software Engineer

Location: Lakeland, FL between Orlando and Tampa
Job ID: 37020BR
Department: Publix Technology
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2026

$143 - 215k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Design and develop solutions for Digital Ecommerce Payment applications using various methods, tools and utilities. Lead critical efforts to develop and support complex systems and initiatives by overseeing design, development, and implementation; instruct, direct, and audit the development work of others. Lead design of enterprise class solutions using object-oriented analysis, design patterns, UML, service-oriented architecture and solution frameworks. Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior developers on coding standards and best practices. Analyze and translate business requirements into technology solutions that consider system performance, usability, quality, cross-system interdependencies, and scalability. Document business and technical requirements. Coordinate large and critical cross platform releases with business units and technical teams. Approve design of complex technical solutions working with architects and other I/S resources. Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices for various platforms. Work closely with IT management on project and resource planning, including effort estimation.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar analytical discipline.
  • Will accept an educational equivalency evaluation prepared by a qualified evaluation service or in accordance with 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(D).
• Nine years progressively responsible post-baccalaureate IT experience designing, developing, and supporting applications in an enterprise environment.
• Nine years’ experience coding with C# in the .Net framework.
• Seven years’ experience with SQL Server and developing REST APIs.
• Hybrid – must work in office at least eight days per month.

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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.

**Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence**

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

PREVAILING WORKING CONDITIONS OFFERED.

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