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 260,000+ 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. The Accounting Automation & AI Team is a newly formed team focused on automating complex business processes and applying AI to reduce repetitive tasks which require cognitive reasoning. As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will design and build reliable and scalable cloud‑native systems and integrate AI capabilities to support these enterprise processes. You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and cross‑functional partners to implement modern automation solutions, including autonomous and human‑in‑the‑loop systems. The ideal candidate has strong foundational software engineering skills, curiosity about AI, and a passion for simplifying complex workflows through thoughtful automation.

Location:

Flexible Hybrid (Lakeland, FL) : To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL.

Work Model:

Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely.

Interview Process :

Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus. 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 Contribute to the design and develop enterprise-grade technology solutions with a focus on system performance, cross-system interdependence, stability, scalability, and usability Work in a cloud-first environment using modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to ship quality changes faster and more safely Bring curiosity about

AI:

hands-on familiarity with LLM APIs, prompting, and core AI/ML concepts (at a conceptual level) Collaborate with product, engineering, and stakeholders in design and development discussions—contributing in both Agile and traditional delivery models Produce clear, thorough documentation (technical designs, system specs, and test expectations) so teams stay aligned and implementations go smoothly Help keep production systems healthy by participating in an on-call rotation and partnering with the team to troubleshoot, learn, and continuously improve #LI-JB1