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Sr. Software Engineer – Cloud Platform
| Company | Zoro |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $95200 – $171300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant hands-on work with cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
- Proficiency in the Python programming language.
- Deep experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Strong experience with version control systems like Git, and familiarity with modern CI/CD workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, highly available cloud-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications with a focus on high performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to define and translate technical requirements into effective software solutions.
- Champion and drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code practices, leveraging tools such as Terraform and Spacelift to ensure consistent and automated provisioning of cloud infrastructure.
- Provide leadership during code reviews, enforce best practices, and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, and security.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering growth and enabling them to contribute effectively to team goals.
- Lead efforts to create and improve technical documentation while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with security engineers to define and implement robust security strategies, ensuring systems meet compliance and best practices.
- Own and resolve high-priority technical issues as part of the Level 2 Support rotation, ensuring a swift and efficient resolution while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing tools, systems, and workflows and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and implement these enhancements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog) for maintaining system performance and debugging complex issues.
- Professional experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
- Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code utilities such as Spacelift, Terragrunt, or similar tools.
