Apply for the Sr. Systems Engineer – Store Systems Engineering job opening.Sr. Systems Engineer – Store Systems Engineering

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35954BR
Department: Publix Technology
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Jan 22, 2026

$95 - 143k

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.

Our Store Systems Engineering team is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the team. This team is responsible for the design, integration, and support of various retail technologies, such as, Point of Sale, Self-Checkout (SCO), ATM, department scales, and automatic meat wrappers. As a senior engineer, you’ll play an integral role in how our customers and store associates interact with our systems.

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.
• Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization.

Your Impact

• Defining, developing, maintaining, and advising on the effective use of Publix technology architecture in our retail stores
• Implementing and maintaining various engineering systems, including POS and Self-Checkout systems, ATMs, Department Scales, Auto Wrappers, and Special Hardware Projects
• Software and hardware architecture design, installation, configuration, integration, and support
• Core infrastructure system management activities
• Problem determination and resolution
• Project team participation
• New technology awareness, research, and system integration with a focus on point of sale

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or an analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting Windows systems and related infrastructure software and hardware in a medium to large environment
• In-depth knowledge of multiple hardware vendor platforms (POS terminals, Self-Checkout, ATMs, Department Scales, Peripherals, etc.)
• In-depth experience implementing, migrating, managing, and administering Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop operating systems in a large corporate environment
• Experience in creating and managing group policy objects

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Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, planning, implementing, and supporting large releases
• Strong experience working in ServiceNow Incident Management, working incidents to completion, and maintaining highly effective knowledge articles
• Experience with automating application installation and configuration of drivers and vendor provided software needed for hardware functionality
• Experience securing and hardening diverse technologies, platforms, and applications
• Expertise with a broad range of server-based technologies including Active Directory and Microsoft SCCM
• In-depth knowledge of Secure Configuration Management (SCM) methodologies and best practices
• In-depth understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Ability to anticipate and identify issues that conflict with security and compliance requirements
• Experience leading projects from requirements through implementation
• Experience working in a process-structured environment which includes Change Management, Incident/Problem Management, and Disaster Recovery Preparedness
• Experience with compliance and regulatory security requirements (SOX, PCI, HIPAA)

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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.

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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