Software Engineer III
Date: Jun 1, 2023
Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60603-4013
Company: Grainger Businesses
Software Engineer (III)
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
You will work with world-class scientists and technologists as we assemble a team to develop cutting-edge capabilities to further Grainger’s technological leadership in the MRO industry.
You will be a part of the team that will build advanced, innovative technologies and solutions to solve a wide spectrum of business and customer challenges. Grainger’s business-centric innovation methodology will empower the team to experiment with leading-edge technology, such as Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Conversational AI, 3D Imaging and LiDAR, Augmented/Virtual Reality, AI Robotics & IoT, and multimodal Machine Learning. You will work closely with other production teams within Grainger’s Technology Group (GTG) to harvest innovations into product roadmaps and scale them for production.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing applications on the frontend, API, and backend using a variety of programming languages and frameworks. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with machine learning scientists to develop machine learning models and integrate them into software applications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain frontend, API, and backend components of software applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and machine learning scientists to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Design, develop and implement machine learning models and integrate them into software applications
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Review code written by other team members and provide feedback
- Debug and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, machine learning, and related fields
- Mentor junior software engineers
- Experience using orchestration tools/deploying infrastructure as code (eg Terraform, Cloud Formation) preferred
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack development
- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or C++
- Experience working with machine learning frameworks
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
- 2+ Experience designing solutions with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and Knowledge of CI/CD principles and techniques. Utilizing pipelines to build and deploy code and services. Knowledge of common DevOps tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and also mentor junior engineers on the team
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
If you have a passion for software development and machine learning and you're looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one
- Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year
- 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
- Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options
- Employee discounts, parental leave, and more
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