Software Engineer II - 333049

W. W. Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Remote; USD 86,000 - 131,600; Full time

Job summary

Grainger, a leading broad line distributor, seeks a Software Engineer II in Lake Forest, IL. This role supports cloud infrastructure design and automation with a strong focus on IaC, Terraform modules, and Kubernetes deployments.

You will develop Python automation to streamline operations, deploy containerized apps on Kubernetes, and leverage AWS CloudFormation and CDK. The position offers remote work flexibility and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK to provision and manage AWS resources.
• Create and manage reusable Terraform modules to support modular and scalable infrastructure provisioning across multiple environments.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, including configuration of deployments for scaling, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
• Automate infrastructure and operational workflows by developing Python software to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.

Skills

Python scripting

Cloud infrastructure design

IaC principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / IT

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201

Work Location Type: Remote

About Grainger

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 maintainances, 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.

Job Description

Grainger Corporate Services LLC is seeking a Software Engineer II in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field plus 2 years of related experience.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK to provision and manage AWS resources.
• Create and manage reusable Terraform modules to support modular and scalable infrastructure provisioning across multiple environments.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, including configuration of deployments for scaling, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
• Automate infrastructure and operational workflows by developing Python software to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.
• 100% remote work allowed.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $86,000 to $131,600 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.

Application Instructions

Please submit resume to https://jobs.grainger.com, reference job # 333049.

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