Senior Software Engineer, Backend

W. W. Grainger; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) to own the full systems life cycle from design through deployment, with mentoring of junior engineers and collaboration with product managers and architects.

The role focuses on modern software engineering, distributed systems, CI/CD, and building HTTP APIs within an Agile/Scrum and DevOps framework. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years experience with modern software engineering; designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications required.
• Understanding of distributed system design.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with building HTTP API

Responsibilities

• Design, code, configure, test, implement and support application software and systems.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and product managers to understand business requirements.
• Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Utilize front-end/back-end/full stack skills as required.
• Implement continuous delivery activities (CI/CD) and drive engineering best practices

Skills

Software engineering

Distributed systems

HTTP API

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working®by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 - $188,100.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10% 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.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1Bvisastatus) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

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.
• 23 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.

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.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1Bvisastatus) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) you will be involved in the full systems life cycle and responsible for designing, coding, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting application software and systems that are delivered on time and within budget. In addition to mentoring junior engineers, you will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and product managers to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions

You Will

• Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Utilize (Frontend/Backend/Full Stack) specialized skills based on specific platform or domain as required
• Implement continuous delivery activities (CICD) and drive engineering best practices
• Support team activities and pair with peers to work on stories
• Coach and mentor junior engineers
• Consistently practice sensible defaults

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years experience with modern software engineering; designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications required
• Understanding of distributed system design
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with building HTTP API

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.