Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

Date: Jun 4, 2026

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 327855

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.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $104,500.00 – $174,200.00. 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. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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.

Position Details 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. 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.

You Will Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions Design and develop fullstack applications and RESTful APIs that enable cloud cost visibility, FinOps workflows, and multi-cloud governance capabilities across AWS, GCP, and Azure Collaborate with engineering domain leaders and cross-functional business partners to translate cloud financial and governance requirements into technical solutions Coach and mentor junior engineers Consistently practice sensible defaults

You Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required 3+ years experience with modern software engineering; designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications required Experience with FinOps practices, cloud cost management, or cloud financial governance across one or more major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Proficiency in fullstack or API development, including RESTful API design, web application frameworks, and data-driven backend services Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture, with familiarity in governance, cost optimization, or infrastructure best practices Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business stakeholders Understanding of distributed system design Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices Experience with AI/ML concepts or integrating AI-powered tooling is a plus

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.