Software Engineer III

You will contribute to the development of our React front end, a variety of JVM APIs, and Python ETL scripts that support our analytics and insights applications.

You will play an important part in defining the strategy of the team, evaluating, integrating data and technologies, and building Front End and/or APIs alongside domain experts. You are a thoughtful observer who enjoys investigating business problems and building full stack solutions that address them. You are an avid and patient communicator, able to convince collaborators of the value of your position, but also compromise at times to yield greater benefit to stakeholders.

This role reports to the Product Engineering Manager and can be based in Lake Forest or Chicago, IL on a hybrid basis. Full-time remote candidates are also encouraged to apply. Some travel will be required for team meetings at our corporate offices.

You will:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications using React, Next.js for the front end, and Java and/or Python for the back end.

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Build and utilize reusable and scalable components and libraries.

• Recognize trends and emerging technologies and evaluate the performance and applicability of potential tools for our requirements.

• Optimize applications and services for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance.

• Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party services.

• Deploy code using GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines)

• Promote effective team practices, shape team culture, and engage in active mentoring.

• Work in a collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement and learning, applying teamwork skills such as empathy, engagement, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, related degree, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Modern Software Engineering projects and practices: designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications.
• 5+ years of experience in designing, building, and deploying cloud native solutions using AWS or GCP
• Proficiency in modern front-end development using ReactJS
• Solid experience with NodeJS (NextJS), Java (Spring), or Python for developing APIs
• Proficiency in containerized application development and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build automation, continuous integration/deployment, and automated monitoring.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design.
• The ability to communicate complex concepts in writing and as diagrams
• Understanding of distributed system design and experience building production grade systems.
• Experience with data technologies such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or Kafka
• Experience with a visualization library such as chart.js
• Proficient in TDD practices and testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven experience collaborating across teams to develop and implement software engineering best practices.

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $102,300.00 to $170,500.00., With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.