Staff Engineer/Tech Lead

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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
134K-224K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Industrial
North America's leading B2B supplier of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and related services.
The Role
Leads frontend and full-stack development for customer order entry applications using React and Next.js. Owns frontend architecture, performance, accessibility, API integration, automated testing, CI/CD quality, observability, and production reliability. Designs complex transactional workflows, mentors engineers, influences technical direction, and partners with product, UX, architecture, and backend teams. The role is approximately 60% hands-on coding and 40% mentorship.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work Location Type: Remote
Req Number 335672
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.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 - $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 23 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above 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 above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Position Details
As a Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) on the Customer Order Entry team, you will play a critical role in building and evolving the web-based experiences used by customers and internal teams to create, validate, and submit orders across Grainger's digital channels. This role is focused on frontend and full-stack leadership, with a strong emphasis on React and Next.js, system reliability, and automated testing. You will help shape the technical direction of customer-facing order entry workflows while coaching engineers and partnering with Product Management, UX, and Architecture.
You Will:
  • Lead the design and development of customer order entry applications using React and Next.js
  • Own frontend architecture decisions, including SSR/SSG strategies, state management, performance optimization, and accessibility
  • Build scalable, resilient user experiences that support complex order workflows, validation rules, and real-time feedback
  • Partner closely with backend teams to define clean, well-documented API contracts for order submission and validation
  • Drive adoption of robust test automation practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for frontend and supporting services
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines with a focus on quality gates, test reliability, and deployment confidence
  • Ensure applications meet standards for performance, observability, security, and usability in production
  • Act as a technical mentor and leader, raising frontend engineering maturity and best practices across the team
  • 60% of time hands-on with code/40% mentorship

You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and deploying modern software applications
  • Strong expertise in React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience building complex, form-driven or workflow-based user interfaces, ideally in order entry, checkout, or transactional systems
  • Proven experience with test automation frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools
  • Working knowledge of backend integration patterns including REST APIs, event[1]driven systems, and asynchronous workflows
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerized environments
  • Ability to make sound technical decisions, influence design direction, and lead in ambiguous problem spaces
  • Experience working in Agile teams with strong collaboration between engineering, product, and design Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and deploying modern software applications
  • Strong expertise in React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience building complex, form-driven or workflow-based user interfaces
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools
  • Working knowledge of REST APIs, event-driven systems, and asynchronous workflows
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and containerized environments
  • Ability to make technical decisions, influence design direction, and lead in ambiguous problem spaces
  • Experience working in Agile teams with collaboration across engineering, product, and design

What the Team is Saying

Grainger Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are a standout, including a 6% company 401(k) contribution each pay period, immediate vesting in some cases, and profit sharing. The presence of an employee stock purchase program further augments long‑term financial support.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options, HSA/FSA availability, disability and life insurance, and day‑one eligibility for many roles. Premiums are at times characterized as relatively affordable compared with typical options.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are portrayed as generous and accrue early, with structured PTO that increases with tenure. Paid parental leave is also included for eligible employees, supporting time away when needed.

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The Company
HQ: Lake Forest, IL
26,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters list, a 2026 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry. Find your way with Grainger at jobs.grainger.com.

Why Work With Us

We're proud of our people-focused culture. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone as an individual. At Grainger, we have a welcoming workplace where you can fell comfortable, confident and learn and grow at any career stage, all while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working.

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