Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Coding Agents - Java and ReactDate: Aug 4, 2026Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60661-4555Company: Grainger BusinessesWork Location Type: RemoteAbout GraingerW.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 than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit 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.Rewards and BenefitsWith 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.Position DetailsWe're building a new team that uses AI coding agents as co-workers to accelerate the migration of our PIM (Production Information Management) platform into a suite of lightweight, custom full-stack applications where end users can directly manage product data. 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. You'll partner with engineers, architects, and product managers to turn complex data-management workflows into clean, maintainable apps. 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.Chicago, IL is the preferred location with a hybrid work environment (2 days per week in the Merchandise Mart office). We will also consider highly qualified remote candidates who are willing to travel to Chicago for onboarding and occasional team meetings. Onsite onboarding will be required.You willDesign and build full-stack applications that replace legacy PIM workflows, ensuring they are scalable, testable, and user-friendly.Direct and review AI agent output-prompt engineering, code review, testing, and guardrails-to maintain production-quality standards on agent-generated code.Learn specialized skills based on specific platform or domain as requiredImplement continuous delivery activities (CICD) and drive engineering best practicesSupport team activities and pair with peers to work on storiesPair with teammates, share context across the AI-agent workflows, and coach junior engineersConsistently practice sensible defaultsYou 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. Familiarity with managing AI Agents to write stories, code, review code, and test code. Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practicesWe 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.