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Grainger · 2 hours ago

Senior Data Engineer

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design and optimize data pipelines and backend systems to support analytics and machine learning models, collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable data-driven solutions.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native data pipelines and ETL workflows using tools such as Apache Spark, AWS Glue, and Snowflake

Solution, develop, and rigorously test data products that support analytics, operational reporting, and real-time decision-making

Develop and deploy high-quality backend applications using Python, SQL, and Scala or other languages commonly used in data engineering environments

Build and maintain data platforms and structures such as data lakes, data warehouses, and APIs to support both real-time and batch use cases

Partner with cross-functional teams (data scientists, software engineers, product, operations, and design) to deliver data-driven business solutions

Build, optimize, and support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation using Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, or similar tools

Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in testing (TDD), version control, and observability

Ensure data quality and integrity through automated validation frameworks and modern monitoring practices

Mentor junior engineers and interns, particularly in areas such as data platform architecture, data product development, and engineering best practices

Qualification

Data EngineeringCloud PlatformsETL WorkflowsPythonSQLApache SparkSnowflakeDockerKubernetesSAP S/4HANACI/CD PipelinesRESTful APIsInfrastructure as CodeCollaborationDocumentationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Data Engineering, or related discipline—or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale, production-grade software or data engineering systems

Proven track record of solutioning and delivering end-to-end data products—from design and development through testing and deployment

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, especially for data storage, processing, and orchestration

Proficiency with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, PostgreSQL, and event-streaming platforms like Kafka

Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) and DevOps principles

Experience building RESTful APIs, event-driven pipelines, and integrating third-party systems and services

Experience with SAP data extraction and data model, specifically with SAP S4 and Hana, integrating through SAP Datasphere or similar sources

Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and automation of CI/CD pipelines

Deep understanding of distributed systems, data governance, and scalable architecture patterns

Excellent communication skills, strong documentation practices, and a collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring others

Benefits

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.

18 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.

Company

Grainger

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As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees