Software Engineer II (Hybrid - 2x/week)

Vestcom; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Care Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Software Engineer II for the storeLink team to design, develop, and support cloud-native features for a scalable retail platform. This hybrid role requires 2 days in-office, with offices in Little Rock, AR and multiple other U.S. locations.

The salary range is $75,000–$111,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Join a global materials science company focused on innovation, security, and customer success.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field with 4+ years of software development experience (or MS with 1+ years).
• Proven experience building enterprise web applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, and RESTful Web APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in MS SQL / T-SQL development, schema design, query optimization, and working with managed database instances.
• Practical experience with Azure cloud components (AKS, Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, Application Insights) and continuous integration/deployment using GitHub Actions.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills to resolve complex technical issues escalated from support teams and articulate designs to engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack feature development: design, build, test, and maintain scalable microservices using .NET Core for backend APIs and Angular for front-end interfaces.
• Database & Cloud Infrastructure: maintain MS SQL data structures, leverage Azure AI Search, and support applications on AKS, Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Front Door.
• API Integration & Services: integrate storeLink microservices with external systems via REST APIs and rendering engines for PDF/PNG media.
• CI/CD & Production Support: manage GitHub version control, build/release pipelines with GitHub Actions, and triage production issues with L2 support.
• Quality, Compliance & Agile Methods: implement tests, adhere to SOX 404 controls, participate in Agile reviews and estimations.

Skills

DotNet Core

C#

Angular

RESTful API

MS SQL / T-SQL

Azure Cloud

GitHub Actions

Debugging & Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

MS degree with 1+ years

Tools

AKS

Azure Service Bus

Blob Storage

Application Insights

Job description

Company Description

Why join Avery Dennison: We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits

• Inclusive Care Program: Specially trained service team with increased knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ concerns to help find quality care, behavioral health professionals, and community support resources.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Parental Leave: 100% paid salary during approved parental leave, including up to 8 weeks of Parental Bonding Leave for new additions to your family.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

Job Description

About the role: As a Software Engineer II on the storeLink engineering team, you will design, develop, and support key features for our cloud-native retail management platform. storeLink empowers grocery and drug retailers across three core operational capabilities: in-store price tag printing, Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) device management, and digital video screen display management. Operating within an Azure-hosted microservices architecture, you will work closely with dedicated feature sprint teams, our Principal Architect, and L2 Technical Support Engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance web applications and API integrations.

This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days/week in-office. Currently we are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to our offices in Little Rock, AR; Dallas, TX; Mentor, OH; Miamisburg, OH; and New Century, KS.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Feature Development: Design, build, test, and maintain scalable microservices using .NET Core for backend web APIs and modern Angular for front-end web interfaces.
• Database & Cloud Infrastructure: Maintain and optimize MS SQL data structures, leverage Azure AI Search, and support applications hosted on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, Azure Front Door, and Application Insights.
• API Integration & Services: Integrate storeLink microservices with external systems via REST APIs, including custom rendering engines (such as UE2) for PDF and PNG media generation.
• CI/CD & Production Support: Manage GitHub version control, build/release pipelines using GitHub Actions, and partner with L2 support to triage and resolve escalated production issues.
• Quality, Compliance & Agile Methods: Implement unit/automated integration tests, adhere to internal security and SOX 404 controls, and participate in Agile code reviews and task estimation.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field with 4+ years of software development experience (or MS with 1+ years).
• Proven experience building enterprise web applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, and RESTful Web APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in MS SQL / T-SQL development, schema design, query optimization, and working with managed database instances.
• Practical experience with Azure cloud components (AKS, Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, Application Insights) and continuous integration/deployment using GitHub Actions.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills to resolve complex technical issues escalated from support teams and articulate designs to engineering leadership.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $75,000- $111,000 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.