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Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 36495BR
Department: Publix Technology
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Mar 10, 2026

$88 - 132k
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. 

As a Software Engineer on our Point of Sale (POS) team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust POS software solutions that support seamless and secure transaction processing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and QA testers, to deliver high-quality applications that meet business and customer needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring smooth integration between POS software and hardware components. Your contributions will also include conducting code reviews, developing comprehensive test plans, and maintaining clear technical documentation to support ongoing development and operational excellence. 

Location: 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 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 

  • Create, modify, and maintain software applications for POS systems to ensure efficient and reliable transaction processing
  • Work closely with product managers, QA testers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality POS solutions
  • Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs or performance issues in POS software
  • Ensure seamless communication between POS software and hardware devices such as scanners, printers, and payment terminals
  • Adhere to industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS) for payment processing and data security
  • Enhance the speed, reliability, and scalability of POS applications to handle high transaction volumes
  • Review code written by team members to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices
  • Create automated and manual tests to validate POS functionality and reliability
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for POS software, including architecture, APIs, and user guides

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of software engineering experience
  • 1+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise applications
  • 1+ years of experience analyzing and creating complex SQL statements and stored procedures with SQL Server
  • 1+ years of experience with Ansible and Azure DevOps
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerShell or similar scripting language

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3 years’ experience developing and supporting enterprise applications
  • Knowledge of infrastructure related systems client/server, workstations, servers, networks, and database
  • Experience supporting retail applications
  • Knowledge of PCI and HIPAA regulations
  • Experience working with Ansible
  • Experience working with Kubernetes
  • Experience working with technologies such as ArgoCD and SUSE Rancher
  • Experience with source control (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git, TFS)
  • Ability to work concurrently on multiple assignments with similar deadlines

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)

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.


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.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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


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