Software Engineer II

Zoro • Chicago, IL

289d • $77,200 - $128,700

About The Position

As part of Zoro’s Foundational Engineering group, the Cloud Platform team plays a crucial role in building, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and tools that power zoro.com. We’re looking for a Software Engineer II who has experience in software development and cloud engineering, is comfortable with Infrastructure as Code, and can contribute to reliable, scalable cloud-based solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or a related role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP (GCP preferred).
• Proficiency in the Python programming language.
• Expertise in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code utilities such as Spacelift and Terragrunt.
• Working experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog) for maintaining and diagnosing application performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and maintain software applications, focusing on performance, security, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into effective software solutions.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code efforts, supporting and enhancing automated provisioning and configuration of cloud infrastructure while leveraging tools such as Spacelift.
• Work with monitoring and logging tools, such as Datadog, to maintain visibility into application health and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Engage in code reviews, helping to maintain code quality and alignment with coding standards.
• Assist in creating and updating technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Work closely with security engineers to design and implement effective security strategies.
• Participate in the Level 2 Support rotation, collaborating with stakeholders to address requests that require manual work or process improvements beyond the capabilities of our current tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to execute tasks or enhancements that our tools don't yet facilitate, gathering insights to inform future development priorities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree