Job Description
An Engineer 1 is part of a key team of Nordstrom Technology professionals that applies scientific, mathematical and social principles to design, build, and maintain technology products, devices, systems and solutions. These technology products and solutions provide amazing customer experiences while meeting the needs of the business.
The Developer Gateways team builds the services which connect our applications at Nordstrom. From our gateways through to our compute platforms, we work to ensure the fast, reliable and secure delivery of traffic.
In this role, you will contribute to all of our services, ensuring their timely delivery and successful adoption by the Nordstrom developer community. Along with the team you will provide operational support and troubleshooting to guarantee the availability of everything we build. This is a broad role involving elements of systems, software and network engineering so curiosity and a willingness to learn are a must.
This role is offered as hybrid in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be available to work in office at the Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 3 days/week to be considered for this position.
A day in the life…
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Developing enhancements to our API management platforms
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Developing our service mesh implementation
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Integrating our services with Nordstrom’s standard CI/CD automation
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Collaborate with partner development teams to enable adoption of our services
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Troubleshooting and operational support of our services
You own this if you have…
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Programming experience in Bash, Python and Golang
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Familiarity with common internet protocols (e.g. IP, TCP, DNS)
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Familiarity with Kubernetes
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Familiarity with the Linux operating system (Amazon Linux and/or Debian distributions are preferable)
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Experience with a public cloud provider (AWS is preferable)
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Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code utilities (e.g. CloudFormation)
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Experience with GitLab CI is a bonus
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1+ years of professional experience in a related field
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent practical experience
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Washington: $88,500 - $162,500 AnnuallyThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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