Company Summary:
Zoro is an eCommerce company that’s on a mission to help business owners get everything they need to run their businesses and thrive–from office supplies to power tools. But we’re way more than a website. We’re a team of great people with an award-winning culture. Check us out and see for yourself!Company Summary:Zoro is an eCommerce company on a mission to help business owners get everything they need to run their businesses and thrive—from office supplies to power tools. But we’re way more than a website.
We’re a team of great people with an award-winning culture. Check us out and see for yourself!Job Summary: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 Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and Infrastructure as Code. This individual will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions, mentor team members, and drive technical innovation across the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
- Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications with a focus on high performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to define and translate technical requirements into effective software solutions.
- Champion and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code practices, leveraging tools such as Terraform and Spacelift to ensure consistent and automated provisioning of cloud infrastructure.
- Provide leadership during code reviews, enforce best practices, and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, and security.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering growth and enabling them to contribute effectively to team goals.
- Lead efforts to create and improve technical documentation while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with security engineers to define and implement robust security strategies, ensuring systems meet compliance and best practices.
- Own and resolve high-priority technical issues as part of the Level 2 Support rotation, ensuring a swift and efficient resolution while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing tools, systems, and workflows and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and implement these enhancements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 with cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
- Proficiency in the Python programming language.
- Deep experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Strong experience with version control systems like Git, and familiarity with modern CI/CD workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, highly available cloud-based systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog) for maintaining system performance and debugging complex issues.
- Professional experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
- Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code utilities such as Spacelift, Terragrunt, or similar tools.
Compensation:Below is the anticipated base pay compensation range for this position. This position is eligible for participation in our short-term incentive program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.The range provided 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 below is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Illinois$102,800—$171,300 USDZoro Values and Inclusive Culture: Zoro is dedicated to fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and beliefs are represented and valued.
We aim to empower all of our employees to learn about, raise awareness of, and promote diversity and inclusion through all of our workplace interactions. Zoro is a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
