Software Engineer IV

About the role

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We serve over 4.5 million customers worldwide with MRO products and services, including technical support and inventory management. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

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%, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 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 Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) on the Customer Order Entry team, you will play a critical role in building and evolving the web-based experiences used by customers and internal teams to create, validate, and submit orders across Grainger’s digital channels. This role is focused on frontend and full-stack leadership, with a strong emphasis on React and Next.js, system reliability, and automated testing. You will help shape the technical direction of customer-facing order entry workflows while coaching engineers and partnering with Product Management, UX, and Architecture. This role reports to the Manager, Product Engineering and can be based in Chicago, IL, on a hybrid basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and deploying modern software applications
• Strong expertise in React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience building complex, form-driven or workflow-based user interfaces, ideally in order entry, checkout, or transactional systems
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of backend integration patterns including REST APIs, event-driven systems, and asynchronous workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerized environments
• Ability to make sound technical decisions, influence design direction, and lead in ambiguous problem spaces
• Experience working in Agile teams with strong collaboration between engineering, product, and design

Skills

• React
• Next.js
• Modern JavaScript or TypeScript

Schedule

This role can be based in Chicago, IL, on a hybrid basis.