Software Engineer IV

As a Lead Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) you will develop applications that align with a strategic vision. In addition to coaching engineers, you will partner with key stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture. You will embrace curiosity to ensure a deep understanding of the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions.

You Will

• Lead engineer on a team responsible for the application and delivery of high-quality, maintainable software for highly complex applications
• Serve as technical lead for FinOps engineering initiatives - owning architectural decisions across multi-cloud governance tooling, agentic systems, APIs, and data platform components spanning AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Influence team adoption of sensible defaults to enable continuous delivery activities
• Contribute to continuous learning on your team culture by leading knowledge sharing sessions with latest technological features and engineering practices
• Maintain software in production with demonstrated ability to triage and resolve issues
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and participate in pair programming
• Partner directly with IT Management and engineering domain leaders to ensure successful design and delivery of technology solutions that drive cloud cost accountability and FinOps program outcomes

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science or similar; or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer; with experience in modern software engineering; designing, developing, testing and deploying scalable software applications within a variety of technologies and environments required
• Demonstrated expertise in FinOps practices and cloud financial governance, including cost allocation, optimization, and accountability frameworks across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure
• Proficiency in fullstack and API development, including RESTful API design, web application frameworks, and building data-driven services that support internal tooling and stakeholder-facing products
• Strong AWS architecture experience with hands-on knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimization services, serverless patterns, data platforms, and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform)
• Expert knowledge of programming skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of distributed system design and integration patterns
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction and building alignment across engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with analyzing, interpreting and communicating complex problems and practices
• Experience with AI/ML concepts, agentic systems, or integrating AI-powered tooling into engineering workflows is a plus

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $124,200.00 - $207,000.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 or , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change., 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.

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Grainger Benefits

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.