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Software Engineer IV

Zoro Tools
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 01, 2026
Work Location Type:Hybrid Req Number 329084 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 maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com. Position Details As a Lead Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) you will be responsible for the successful development, architecture and support of customer-facing business-critical applications in our Grainger.com website. You should be comfortable discussing tradeoffs, advocate for sensible defaults within the team, champion technical excellence and own the outcomes of the team's work. In addition to coaching engineers, you will partner with key stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture. You will embrace curiosity to ensure a deep understanding of the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions. The CIM Customer Experiences teamis responsible fordeveloping,maintainingand extendingcustomer-facinguser interfacesin our Grainger.comecosystemand creatingdelightfuluser experiences for our customers. Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 - $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % 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. 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. 18 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. For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire Grainger Benefits 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. You Will Design, build, and support scalable, customerfacing web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies (React, Next.js, Java), with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Partner crossfunctionally with Product, Design, Architecture and Engineering leaders to translate business and user needs into thoughtful technical solutions and sound architectural decisions. Provide technical leadership by championing sensible defaults, code quality, and engineering best practices, while coaching and mentoring engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing. Continuously improve delivery and operations by enhancing CI/CD pipelines,leveragingobservability tools, and supporting oncall responsibilities to ensure healthy production systems. Evaluate and apply emerging technologies and modern engineering practices to improve developer experience, system resilience, and customer outcomes. Own outcomes at the team level, balancing tradeoffs, navigating ambiguity, and contributing to a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You Have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building, testing, deploying, and supporting modern, scalable applications in complex environments; a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience. Strong handson experience with modern frontend technologies, including React, Next.js, and TypeScript, along with working knowledge of backend development using Java and Springbased frameworks. Experience designing and operating cloudnative, distributed systems, including containerized applications, service integrations (RESTful APIs), and CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and improve production systems,leveragingmonitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog) to diagnose issues, improve reliability, and prevent recurrence. Proven collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering across product, design, architecture, and engineering teams to solve complex problems and deliver customerfocused solutions. Experience mentoring and influencing other engineers, promoting best practices, shared ownership, and continuous improvement through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing. 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.