Lead Software Engineer

grainger

USAFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and evolution of scalable backend services and APIs.

Role type

Senior IC lead software engineer (backend/distributed systems)

Builds

Scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems

Domain

Enterprise software, distributed systems, cloud-native

Required skills

Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, microservices, API design, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redis, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, observability, reliability engineering

Preferred skills

Mentoring, technical strategy, incident management, performance optimization

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redis, Kubernetes, Datadog

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design reviews, mentor engineers, drive technical strategy, lead incident reviews, establish reusable frameworks, optimize system performance and reliability

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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.