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# Data Engineer III

- **Company:** GRAINGER, INC.
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,500.0 - $174,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mining, Database Applications, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Vertica, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us99e137e16b2da86d6325d17f3c6e6136/eaa

## About the Role

Grainger Corporate Services LLC is seeking a Data Engineer III in Lake Forest, IL with the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field plus 3 years of related experience. Prior experience must include: Utilize SQL, MySQL, and Vertica to design, implement, and maintain efficient and scalable data warehouse solutions; Develop complex queries and procedures for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes; Utilize Python to create data-driven applications, automate tasks, and enhance data processing workflows; Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using tools like Airflow to orchestrate data workflows across different systems. 100% remote work allowed from anywhere in the U.S.
Compensation: The anticipated base pay range for this position is $104,500 to $174,200 which reflects the potential base pay at the time of this posting. Base pay will depend on factors such as work location, relevant experience, and skills. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

## Description

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 maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit