Sr. Software Engineer

Zoro Tools, Inc.-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
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We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join Zoro's Product Engineering Team. This engineer will play a key role in leading critical initiatives across cart, order, and checkout experience. The ideal candidate will bring a deep background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation, enabling scalable, reliable, and maintainable infrastructure solutions. The role demands strong ownership, the ability to navigate technical complexity/ambiguity, and cross-functional collaboration to unblock and accelerate high-impact projects.

  • Help drive and guide product-level engineering for cart, order, and checkout experience.
  • Engage in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of web applications with a focus on high performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Develop modern user interfaces using Vue.js, leveraging component-based architecture and reactive data models.
  • Work extensively with TypeScript in building and maintaining backend services using Node.js, as well as in developing frontend applications.
  • Identify areas for improvement in team agreements and workflows by working closely with peers and stakeholders.
  • Be a vocal leader in team ceremonies, championing for best practices, and upholding high standards for quality, agility, and maintainability.
  • Mentor and guide engineers, enabling them to contribute effectively to team goals.
  • Lead efforts to create and improve technical documentation while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
  • Take ownership and resolve high-priority technical issues, ensuring a swift and efficient resolution while identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead and execute infrastructure-critical initiatives, including:
  • Infrastructure Migration
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar to ensure repeatable, version-controlled, and automated environments.
  • Cloud Governance and Reliability: Establish best practices for environment management, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation in GCP or equivalent platforms.
  • Lead large-scale refactors and enhancements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant hands-on work building and deploying cloud-based systems (GCP preferred).
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (TypeScript and Python preferred).
  • Strong understanding of the interplay between front-end and back-end technologies in a fullstack environment.
  • Proven track record in designing and building scalable, highly available cloud-based microservices with a strong focus on non-functional requirements such as reliability, maintainability, and observability.
  • Expertise with Vue.js and an understanding of component-based architecture and reactive data models.
  • Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices in a cloud environment with a focus on scalability and resilience.
  • In depth expertise of infrastructure-as-code and deploying cloud-based resources using modern CI/CD workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with telemetry data to support observability, monitoring, and debugging in production environments, ideally using Datadog.
  • Experience with automation testing including unit, regression, and integration tests.
  • Deep understanding of authentication protocols including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, with hands-on experience implementing secure login flows, token management, and role-based access control across distributed applications.
  • Experience integrating with 3rd party platforms across tax compliance, invoice payments, ERP, and marketing automation is a plus.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
  • 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. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
  • At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
  • 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
  • Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
  • Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
  • Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views
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