Sr Software Engineer - Finance AI

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publix?s Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers. Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is powered by a dynamic technology team of 2,100+ associates. We deliver modern, cutting-edge solutions to 1,400+ stores and over 200,000 internal team members across 8 states.

Whether you're passionate about IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure, we offer exciting career paths at every level - from internships to technical leadership.

Be part of a Fortune ?100 Best Companies to Work For? and help us build more than just great subs - build the future of technology for Publix.

The Publix Accounting Automation & AI Team is a new team forming to tackle the contemporary challenges of automating complex processes and creating AI agent to perform repetitive tasks which require cognitive reasoning. In this role, you'll be a key player in collaborating with enterprise teams to assess requirements, design innovative solutions, and develop cutting-edge systems. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical, planning, development, and problem-solving skills, and will excel at communicating effectively with management, peers, technology vendors, and business customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise-grade technology solutions with a focus on performance, stability, scalability, and usability
• Utilize modern development methodologies with a cloud-first approach, incorporating CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Mentor developers on best practices
• Lead and participate in design and development meetings using Agile and traditional methodologies
• Create comprehensive documentation for technical design, system specifications, and test outcomes
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned applications
• Participate in an on-call rotation for production support
• Bachelor?s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with one of the following technologies: Python, .NET, C#, .NET Worker Services, ASP.NET Core, and background service patterns
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core and API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework Core, including designing schemas, writing complex queries, and optimizing database performance
• Experience in AI methods, models, and platforms including Microsoft Power Platform, CoPilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, or similar platforms
• Experience in building responsive web applications using JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Blazor
• Skilled in deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions
• Proficient in Git, with experience in branching, merging, and pull request workflows
• Advanced expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Capable of writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experienced in working within Agile/Scrum teams
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience in authoring and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Proficient in designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure, preferably on Microsoft Azure, utilizing Terraform modules and best practices
• Knowledgeable in automated testing, build, and deployment strategies for .NET and containerized applications.
• Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms
• Skilled in supporting data and process governance of distribution system compliance in accordance with company policies, standards, and SOX requirements
• 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
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