Hiring: Senior QA Automation Engineer - Labor Management Forecasting (Hybrid) Company: Publix Super Markets Location: Lakeland, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:37:31 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Databricks, Jira, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, SQL About the job Experience: •4+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience •4+ years hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test solutions across UI, API, or backend systems •2+ years of experience with defect tracking, root cause analysis, and test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail) •2+ years of experience writing SQL queries and performing database validations and manipulation. •1+ years of experience validating big data transformations, medallion architecture, and Databricks pipelines Required Skills: •To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL. •Enjoy the best of both worlds - collaborate in person and innovate remotely. •Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus. •Lead and mentor a high-performing QA team across manual and automated testing disciplines •Define and drive quality strategy, standards, and best practices across the organization •Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test solutions across UI, API, and backend layers •Own and execute comprehensive test planning, including test case design, traceability, and coverage optimization •Partner cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, and align on quality goals Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related analytical field, or equivalent experience •In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, including functional, integration, and end-to-end testing •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 Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!