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What is it like to work at Publix?

Publix is known for its strong corporate culture, which emphasizes employee satisfaction, community involvement, and a commitment to quality customer service. The company operates on a decentralized team structure, allowing store managers to make decisions and take ownership of their locations, and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Working at Publix may appeal to candidates who value a collaborative team atmosphere, opportunities for career development, and a company that prioritizes giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives.

Do workers at Publix get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
87% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 260 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Does Publix pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 271 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

At Publix, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
71% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Publix?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
38% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 528 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Publix?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
78% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 216 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Publix affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Publix?

Most people get paid time off work.
87% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 276 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 77% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do workers at Publix worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
46% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 224 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do Publix workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Publix workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
39% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Publix?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 247 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do Publix managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Publix spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Publix?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 249 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Is a Publix job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
90% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Publix good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Publix feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 252 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people at Publix get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
94% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 259 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Publix?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 268 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people at Publix enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 229 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people at Publix recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 286 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Publix?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 271 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Publix?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 263 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do people think Publix’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 245 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Publix is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 257 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and June 2026.
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Lead Software Engineer - HR Self-Service

Lead Software Engineer - HR Self-Service

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Lakeland, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Publix rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 4,552 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 114 rated grocery stores

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - HR Self-Service | Publix Super Markets, Inc.

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.

Join the Publix Technology Team as a Lead Software Engineer supporting the Associate Experience business area. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable enterprise platforms and integrations. You will collaborate closely with Architecture, Product Owners, Business Systems Analysts, Security, and Quality teams to design, build, and support complex technology solutions across the organization. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will guide technical direction and execution for complex applications and integrations, from design through deployment and operational support. You will perform peer code reviews, lead technical problem resolution, and serve as a subject matter expert within the product portfolio. This role ensures solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, and long-term maintainability objectives, while supporting new implementations, system modernizations, enhancements to existing platforms, and enterprise-wide integrations. 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:

  • Lead the technical design, development, testing, implementation, and support of complex, enterprise-scale technology solutions with minimal guidance
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple teams and platforms, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security policies, and compliance requirements
  • Serve as the technical expert for assigned systems, providing guidance and resolution for highly complex technical issues
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and maintainable technical solutions
  • Lead and participate in technical design reviews, peer code reviews, and architecture discussions to ensure solution quality and consistency
  • Provide technical input into solution scope, estimates, dependencies, and risk considerations
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, usability, scalability, and total cost of ownership expectations
  • Develop and maintain implementation plans, technical documentation, and operational runbooks
  • Partner with Business Systems Analysts, Product Owners, QA Analysts, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and support user acceptance testing
  • Guide and mentor software engineers through technical challenges, design decisions, and engineering best practices
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system issues by identifying root causes and determining appropriate remediation and escalation paths
  • Support after-hours implementations and provide on-call support for critical systems as required
  • Advocate for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across supported platforms

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or another analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience analyzing complex business problems and delivering scalable enterprise technology solutions
  • Expertise across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Strong experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using C# (.NET), Razor Pages, Telerik/Kendo controls, and modern UI frameworks
  • Extensive experience with SQL Server and enterprise data management
  • Deep understanding of design patterns and architectural frameworks, including microservices, REST APIs, and service-oriented architectures
  • Proven experience integrating multiple systems using various interface patterns, including APIs, messaging, and file-based integrations
  • Lead the design and development of enterprise applications using.NET 10, MVC, and modern backend/service patterns.
  • Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with strong focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Drive engineering excellence using GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio 2026, and AI-assisted or "vibe coding" workflows where appropriate.
  • Build, deploy, and support containerized workloads using Docker and Azure cloud services, including AKS.
  • Partner with DevOps teams to establish and improve CI/CD pipelines, release processes, infrastructure automation, and operational readiness.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing unit and integration testing strategies
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, resiliency, and operational support in enterprise environments
  • Experience supporting production systems and participating in operational support activities
  • Experience working within Agile and Scrum development environments
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills
  • Experience mentoring and guiding software engineers while remaining hands-on in complex development efforts
  • Ability to provide after-hours and on-call support for assigned systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 9+ years of software engineering experience in a large, distributed enterprise environment
  • Experience leading technical design and development efforts across multiple teams and platforms
  • Experience designing and implementing API-driven, event-based, and integration-heavy solutions, including messaging and asynchronous processing
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka or equivalent technologies)
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services, including cloud databases, messaging, and integration technologies
  • Experience with automated testing and modern DevOps practices
  • Experience developing solutions that support contact center operations, customer interaction platforms, or enterprise service workflows
  • Experience with AI-enabled platforms and automation capabilities, including:
    • AI-assisted automation and decision support
    • Natural language processing (NLP) and text analytics
    • AI-driven classification, routing, or recommendation functionality
  • Experience designing, configuring, or extending low-code / no-code platforms, including:
    • Power Platform development (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
    • Integration of low-code solutions with enterprise systems

Frequency of Pay: Monthly

Minimum Base Pay: 10,400

Maximum Base Pay: 15,600

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus: 135,200 - 202,800

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.

Benefits Information:

  • 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)

Address: 333 E Lemon St

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33801-5006

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.

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

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