Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.
The Senior Software Engineer position is responsible for the technical design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable software solutions. The individual in this position will work closely with functional and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and execute core tasks throughout the software development life cycle process.
What You Will Do at Graco:
Technical Leadership
Execute all tasks throughout the software development life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation
Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software applications.
Lead design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality software development practices.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and system issues.
Participate in system architecture decisions and contribute to strategic planning and governance.
Ensure compliance with security, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
Ensure all programming, design, production control, data validation, and quality control standards are met.
Document technical designs, configuration changes, and standard operating procedures
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to Graco’s tech stack.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with functional teams and business users to translate business requirements into technical requirements and system specifications.
Proactively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate with enterprise platforms (e.g., middleware, reporting tools, third-party systems).
Leads, directs, and works with team members to develop, maintain and improve critical internal and external applications.
What You Will Bring to Graco:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of overall IT experience with a strong background in enterprise application engineering.
3+ years of hands-on experience as technical lead.
Proficient in one or more of programming languages such as Java, C# .Net, JavaScript, Python, Groovy, PL/SQL etc.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and change management processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior team members, and manage multiple priorities effectively
Accelerators:
Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures.
Familiarity with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, FlexDeploy, Ansible)
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$98,300.00 - $172,000.00Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1926, Graco (NYSE:GGG) is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials.
Graco maintains an aggressive strategy to design and develop new products and systems and distributes through a worldwide network of distributors and other channels. Graco is focused on expanding into new markets through product development and acquisitions.
