About the role
Software Engineer III
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60654-4203
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 335624
About Grainger
W.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 www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 – $188,100.00. For remote location the ranges are $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.
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.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
As part of our hiring and onboarding process, you will be required to complete an onsite visit at a Grainger location before receiving Grainger-issued technology. This will take place either during an onsite interview or on your first day of employment, depending on the interview process.
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
As a Senior Engineer on Grainger’s Digital Identity team, you will help build and operate authentication capabilities that manage and serve our 2+ million active customer logins every month.
The team is responsible for the customer sign-in experience and the systems that securely manage user login activity.
You will manage and enhance Autho configurations and integrations, which support our customer authentication platform. The team also configures, manages, and supports SSO connections for customer companies. A good understanding of authentication, authorization, and current security best practices is vital for this role.
“Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.”
You Will
Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions
Utilize (Frontend/Backend/Full Stack) specialized skills based on specific platform or domain as required
Implement continuous delivery activities (CICD) and drive engineering best practices
Support team activities and pair with peers to work on stories
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
Understanding of distributed system design
Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
Experience with front-end JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks
Experience coding in Java - should have worked on developing and deploying micro services
Preferred
Experience leveraging modern AI-based coding tools and practices
Experience working with GitHub actions/workflows
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.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3+ years in modern software engineering, including scalable application design and deployment
- Proficiency in Java development, microservices, front-end JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, and understanding of distributed system design
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, DevOps practices, and strong problem analysis skills
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