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# Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

- **Company:** GRAINGER, INC.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,900.0 - $188,100.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Github, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Next.js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Highcharts, ReactJS, Snowflake, Git, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us724cd1b1bcdfa8d0e08f9cb16f9be869/eaa

## About the Role

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., 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
An evolving understanding of AI tooling and the ability to apply it to automate tasks, improve workflows, and accelerate delivery.
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.

## Description

You will report 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.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
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.
Collaborate with engineering teams to effectively apply agentic AI tooling across software development, CI/CD, and engineering process improvement initiatives., Full-Stack Software Engineer Location: Global, Fully Remote Job Type: Contractor | ~15 hours/week Schedule: Flexible We're looking for experienced Full-Stack Software Enginee…

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