Job Description
Company Summary
Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 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:
We are looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Account Management team responsible for all aspects of Zoro.com account functions including authentication identity and access management invoicing payment terms and address book capabilities.
In this role you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable secure and reliable cloud-based solutions across the full stack from intuitive user interfaces built with Vue.js to robust backend services developed in TypeScript. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to technical improvements that enhance both customer-facing features and core platform capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Software Engineer II you will:
- Embrace an AI-first mindset and integrate AI-driven workflows into everyday development practices.
- Engage in the design development testing and maintenance of web applications with a focus on high performance scalability security and reliability.
- Develop modern user interfaces using Vue.js leveraging component-based architecture and reactive data models.
- Work extensively with TypeScript in building and maintaining backend services using Node.js as well as in developing frontend applications.
- Identify areas for improvement in team agreements and workflows by working closely with peers and stakeholders.
- Actively contribute to team ceremonies advocate for best practices and maintain high standards with a strong focus on quality.
- Assist in improving technical documentation while ensuring accuracy consistency and accessibility.
- Take ownership and resolve high-priority technical issues ensuring a swift and efficient resolution while identifying opportunities for improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (TypeScript and Python preferred).
- Strong understanding of the interplay between front-end and back-end technologies in a fullstack environment.
- Experience working with highly available cloud-based microservices with a strong focus on non-functional requirements such as reliability maintainability and observability.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate design implementation testing and documentation while maintaining high engineering standards.
- Familiarity with foundational AI concepts including large language models prompt engineering and applying AI tools in development workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An understanding of component-based architecture and reactive data models.
- Hands-on experience designing developing and maintaining microservices with a focus on scalability and resilience.
- Experience working with infrastructure-as-code and deploying cloud-based resources using modern CI/CD workflows.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using technologies like Docker Kubernetes and/or Serverless Containers.
- Experience working with telemetry data to support observability monitoring and debugging in production environments ideally using Datadog.
- Experience with automation testing including unit regression and integration tests.
- Experience working with authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect including implementing secure login flows and role-based access control.
- Experience integrating with 3rd party platforms across tax compliance invoice payments ERP and marketing automation is a plus.
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.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range listed reflects the expected base pay for this position at the time of posting based on the role's job grade. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location relevant experience and individual qualifications.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in TypeScript and Python
- Experience working with cloud-based microservices
- Experience leveraging AI tools in development
What the Team is Saying
Zoro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—Employer-funded retirement contributions are portrayed as unusually generous including an automatic company 401(k) contribution not contingent on employee deferrals. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the package.
- Healthcare Strength—Health dental and vision coverage begin on the first day with options that include mental-health support and tax-advantaged spending accounts. Plans are characterized as affordable and readily accessible.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are highlighted with adoption benefits singled out for recognition. These provisions indicate meaningful support for growing families.
Zoro Insights
What We Do
Our e-commerce website has everything businesses and consumers need to make their business go at prices that make sense. We have over 14 million products on our website (and counting) to help your business run that are shipped fast and often free. Throw in our award-winning workplace culture and you’ll find Zoro an amazing place to work and grow!
Why Work With Us
We've worked hard to foster a unique company culture built on transparency collaboration and innovation. We've also won a number of awards for our company culture along the way. Of course it's not the awards that matter—it's the people. We pride ourselves on building a culture that allows our team members to bring their authentic selves to work!
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Zoro Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Zoro we believe in balance—so we’ve made hybrid work a win-win! Team members are asked to work on-site in our office 2 days a week.
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05/14/2026
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