Senior Developer Java

Overview

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick‑and‑mortar and digital distribution as well as mid‑range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the Essilor Luxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

The Sr. Java Developer supports POS applications for Luxottica Retail brands (e.g., Lens Crafters, Sunglass Hut). Responsibilities include designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting software using Agile or Waterfall methodologies. The role delivers technical solutions, proposes designs aligned with architecture standards, and works across multiple technologies. It includes collaborating with business partners, solving technical issues, recommending system improvements, and providing expertise for large‑scale development tasks.

• Lead design and development of cross‑functional, multi‑platform applications.
• Perform complex programming: coding, unit testing, debugging.
• Collaborate with business, architects, and technical teams to define requirements and priorities.
• Manage system processes, enhancements, and ensure adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Follow SDLC processes and contribute to project planning and estimation.
• Analyze and document data needs, workflows, system interfaces, and outputs.
• Support new business capabilities and system issue resolution.
• Enforce standards: architecture, coding, security, configuration management.
• Evaluate feasibility, costs, timelines, and integration with existing systems.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability targets are met.
• Coordinate development, testing, implementation, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud applications.
• Participate in code reviews and create technical documentation.
• Improve deployment/release processes with development and operations teams.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and perform security remediation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years Java development experience; retail/insurance experience a plus.
• Strong OOP and design principles knowledge.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure (API Gateway, Dev Ops, AKS).
• SQL/No
  
  SQL (Oracle, Mongo
  
  DB).
• REST API development using Java/Spring Boot.
• Experience with a modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, Vue).
• Linux and shell scripting familiarity.
• Strong teamwork, problem‑solving, communication, and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work non‑business hours when needed; ability to collaborate globally.

• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools.
• Messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Event Hub).
• UI development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP.
• Spring frameworks:
  Core, MVC, Web Flow, Security, Tiles.
• JUnit/unit testing, XML schema validation.
• Maven, Git, Apache HTTP Server.
• Monitoring tools:
  Azure Monitor, App Insights, New Relic, Splunk.
• Mobile development (Android preferred).
• Agile and/or Waterfall experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our…