Software Engineer I, Release Platform
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Company Summary

Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 15 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we're just getting started!

Job Summary:

Zoro's Release Platform team plays a crucial role in architecting, designing, building, implementing, and maintaining software and services that power zoro.com.

We are seeking aSoftware Engineer I to join our team. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and software development while learning from a team of experienced engineers. If you're curious, eager to learn, and looking to work in a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity to launch your career in engineering at scale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer I, you will:

• Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of infrastructure tools and services used to support application deployment and operation.
• Implement small, well-defined features or improvements under guidance from more senior engineers.
• Collaborate with peers to understand system design and translate requirements into working code.
• Participate in code reviews, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve your skills and code quality.
• Assist in debugging and resolving issues in development and production environments.
• Learn and follow engineering best practices, including source control, unit testing, and documentation.
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge through hands-on experience, pairing, and self-guided learning.
• Contribute to team documentation and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience (bootcamp graduates encouraged to apply).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or Java preferred).
• Familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development practices.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to ask thoughtful questions when facing challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, or monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of containers or Kubernetes.
• Experience working on personal or academic projects that demonstrate your problem-solving skills and technical growth.

Total Rewards

Zoro's total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.

In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 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. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
• At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
• Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
• Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views

For additional information and details regarding our benefits and our parent company, W. W. Grainger, please click on the link here.

Illinois

$63,800—$106,400 USD

Our Culture

Zoro was founded in 2011 with a simple idea: make it easy for businesses to get the tools, parts, and supplies they need to keep things running. We've grown by staying curious, moving quickly, and solving everyday challenges in smart, practical ways. Backed by W.W. Grainger and inspired by our endless assortment business model, we're on a clear path toward our next big milestone: $2 billion in revenue—and beyond.

At Zoro, we don't just follow a playbook—we help build it. You'll get to work on real problems with a supportive team that shares ideas freely, learns from each other, and celebrates wins together. Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we show up every day: Winning & Learning Together, Being Customer Obsessed, Being Transparent, and Taking Ownership. We don't have all the answers, but we're always asking good questions.

Zoro's culture has been recognized by Fortune, Best Places to Work, and Built In Chicago—but the recognition we care about most comes from our team members, who make this place what it is.

We also know that flexibility matters. Our hybrid work model gives you space to focus and the flexibility to live your life — asking team members to be onsite at least two days a week. Our Chicago HQ (right above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower) is always open and ready for connection, collaboration, or just a good cup of coffee.

At Zoro, we're growing fast toward big aspirations — and we're continuously excited about the new challenges we get to solve together.

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 also 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.