Software Engineer 1 - Edge Traffic Team - (Hybrid - Seattle)

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
eCommerce • Fashion • Mobile • Software
The Role
Job Description

As an Engineer 1, you’ll be part of a collaborative group of technical professionals with a passion for continual improvement. We’re looking for a self-starter, creative problem solver, and committed team player. You should also have a passion for building reliable systems and solving problems, supported by strong DevOps discipline, software development expertise and a customer-focused attitude.

If you’re looking for a supportive environment to learn, explore and make an impact-- Come join our team!

What you’ll be doing

  • Engineering and support for critical edge traffic, API gateway and security systems
  • Architect and implement software, systems, and tooling- with a focus on building self-service platforms for internal teams
  • Measure and optimize performance and reliability for critical security systems and services
  • Write and contribute to project plans, author engineering level documentation, and develop detailed test plans
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with internal partner teams as well as vendors
  • Participate in an on-call rotation as needed

More about you

  • Ideal candidate will have platform, development or SRE experience in a large-scale environment
  • Strong customer service focus coupled with a proven ability to positively interact with customers of all levels within the organization.
  • Organized, responsive and thorough problem solver
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and a positive outlook
  • Independent and entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Focused on automation and streamlining solutions
  • Passionate about giving and receiving mentorship and inspiring others to succeed 

Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent education and experience required
  • 5+ Years’ experience providing engineering and operations support of mission critical services
  • Proficiency with software development in a well-known language (e.g. Python, Go are a plus)
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of APIs and web related technologies (CDN, Reverse Proxies, Caching technologies such as Varnish and VCL a plus) and protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS)
  • Demonstrates knowledge in security systems including WAF and Bot Mitigation
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure and config management/declarative configuration. (Github Actions, Terraform)
  • Effective written and oral communication, ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to learn new technologies and adopt new tools
  • Able to evaluate and recommended new tools and practices in the area of responsibility

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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 has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This 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_16.pdf

Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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