Software Developer II

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Software Developer II to join our growing team!

This role contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise web and internal applications. Operating within a collaborative agile development team, the position participates in building scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions leveraging Adobe Commerce platforms, object‑oriented programming (OOP), and established architectural and design patterns. Responsibilities include implementing application enhancements, supporting integration across core business systems, and ensuring solutions align with organizational technology standards and strategic initiatives.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement application components using the Adobe Commerce (Magento) platform, leveraging PHP, MySQL, and Magento’s service‑oriented architecture. Apply object‑oriented programming principles, dependency injection frameworks, automated unit testing (e.g., PHPUnit), and established design patterns to deliver extensible, performant, and maintainable solutions.
• Work with the development team to design and implement application components using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services (EDS), leveraging Java, OSGi, Apache Sling Models, and the Java Content Repository (JCR) for backend development, along with TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and EDS‑compatible content pipelines for edge‑optimized front‑end delivery. Utilize AEM’s component‑based architecture, RESTful and GraphQL integrations, and modern build workflows (e.g., Maven, Git‑based EDS publishing) to deliver performant, modular, and cloud‑ready solutions.
• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement application components using Adobe App Builder in conjunction with Edge Delivery Services (EDS), leveraging Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and serverless runtime functions for backend extensibility, along with HTML, CSS, and EDS‑optimized content pipelines for high‑performance front‑end delivery. Utilize Adobe I/O Runtime, React Spectrum–based UI components, API‑first integrations, Git‑driven content workflows, and modern CI/CD practices to deliver modular, scalable, and cloud‑native solutions.
• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement application components for internal applications using .Net, SQLServer and PostGres.
• Monitor and optimize application performance using tools such as Redis, Elasticsearch, and New Relic.
• Develop and support dynamic, scalable applications that align with evolving business needs.
• Assist with development work across internal systems such as websites, reporting tools, order management features, and other enterprise services.
• Perform technical quality assurance tasks at various points of the project lifecycle.
• Follow secure coding practices and comply with organizational security standards.
• Work with business partners at all levels to understand requirements, offer technical input, and contribute to solution design in an agile environment.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years Related software development experience ((Required)

Education

• Two years of college or equivalent experience. in related field (Required)

Additional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. (Required)
• Ability to work well within a collaborative development team. (Required)
• Good communication skills with both technical and non‑technical partners. (Required)
• Proficiency with Adobe Commerce (Magento) Platform. (Required)
• Experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). (Preferred)
• Proficiency in fundamental programming concepts, with hands‑on experience in PHP for backend development; MySQL for relational data management; and HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript for front‑end development. (Preferred)
• Experience implementing and validating ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance, integrating and managing Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (GTM), and applying SEO best practices to improve site visibility and performance. (Preferred)
• Experience analyzing and improving site performance, monitoring Google Core Web Vitals, and conducting load and stress testing using Apache JMeter. (Preferred)
• Experience working with healthcare data and systems subject to HIPAA regulatory requirements. (Preferred)
• Ability to use standard office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and communication (Required)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical partners (Required)
• Understanding of secure coding practices, design patterns, and modern development principles (Required)

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within. #LI-SH1

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.