About the position
This role will join the Grainger Technology Group (GTG) in the department of Product Engineering. GTG builds powerful digital capabilities and advances technology-driven outcomes. It focuses on delivering compelling, value-added MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) solutions by investing in three core areas: Team Member Tools, Information Assets, and Customer Experiences. These areas are built and improved through cycles of experimentation and innovation. You will play a critical role in driving high-impact outcomes across the GTG organization. You will partner closely with Product Management, UX, Data Science, and other cross-functional stakeholders to build and evolve platforms, applications, and services that power the Grainger customer and team member experience. These teams span a diverse range of problem domains—from search and navigation to personalization, product content, pricing, and beyond—and are united by a shared mission: to deliver scalable, reliable, and performant solutions that enable Grainger’s digital and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions that power critical business capabilities.
- Work across the stack—from backend services to frontend interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering peers to deliver value iteratively.
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as planning, refinements, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Identify technical debt, delivery risks, and areas for enhancement.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with analytics or data science teams in building or deploying data intensive applications.
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related study or equivalent project-related experience. Masters degree preferred.
- Ability to weigh multiple facets to make strong decisions in an enterprise environment with a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Ability to use data to make decisions about the work and impact.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct effective performance conversations.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills ensuring effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a remote, distributed team environment.
- Clear, fluent communication in English.
- Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment.
- 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.
- 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.
