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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - **Company:** Zoro Tools, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,900.0 - $131,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Datadog, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Vue.js, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Serverless Computing, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-ii-zoro-8749329 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience * Proficiency in multiple programming languages (TypeScript and Python preferred). * Strong understanding of the interplay between front-end and back-end technologies in a fullstack environment. * Experience working with highly available cloud-based microservices with a strong focus on non-functional requirements such as reliability, maintainability, and observability. * Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate design, implementation, testing, and documentation while maintaining high engineering standards. * Familiarity with foundational AI concepts including large language models, prompt engineering, and applying AI tools in development workflows. Preferred Qualifications: * An understanding of component-based architecture and reactive data models. * Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices with a focus on scalability and resilience. * Experience working with infrastructure-as-code and deploying cloud-based resources using modern CI/CD workflows. * Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and/or Serverless Containers. * Experience working with telemetry data to support observability, monitoring, and debugging in production environments, ideally using Datadog. * Familiarity with front-end frameworks and an understanding of component-based architecture and reactive data models. * Experience with automation testing including unit, regression, and integration tests. ## Description In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions across the full stack, from intuitive user interfaces built with Vue.js to robust backend services developed in TypeScript. 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