Engineer 2 - Full-Stack, POS+ Team (Hybrid - Seattle, WA) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

Nordstrom Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of professional experience in delivering quality software, ideally across the full stack, proficient in developing reliable and scalable solutions
  • Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data handling (e.g., fetch, Axios)
  • Good understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests using React testing library, Jest, or similar JavaScript testing frameworks
  • Familiar with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with ops tools, logging, and metrics (New Relic, Splunk)
  • Available to work in office at Nordstrom corporate headquarters in Seattle, WA a minimum of 4 days/week (hybrid role)

Responsibilities

  • Build, test, and support web applications and APIs that are stable, maintainable, and secure
  • Write clean, well-documented code using React and Java following engineering best practices
  • Contribute to test automation (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure software quality and reliability
  • Understand business/stakeholder/technical requirements and assist in analyzing existing solutions to address needs
  • Learn and apply cloud-native development patterns (AWS, containers, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and collaborative development with other engineers
  • Lead and enforce Nordstrom/industry engineering standards, contribute to their continuous improvement, and be active in the community of practice
  • Investigate and troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, and support store operations when needed
  • Rotate through on-call responsibilities for production support

Skills

React
Java
Spring Boot
AWS
Kafka
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Test Automation
Unit Testing
Integration Testing

Nordstrom

Retailer offering clothing and accessories

About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
$16MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from online retailers like Amazon may impact Nordstrom's market share.
Economic uncertainty could reduce consumer spending on luxury items, affecting sales.
Expansion into international markets exposes Nordstrom to geopolitical and currency risks.

Differentiation

Nordstrom emphasizes employee empowerment and career growth within the company.
The company is committed to environmental sustainability and community support.
Nordstrom's experiential retail approach includes pop-up shops and exclusive collaborations.

Upsides

Nordstrom Rack is expanding with new locations in West End and Lubbock by 2025.
The Nordy Club enhances customer savings and loyalty through exclusive benefits.
Strategic collaborations, like with DXL Big + Tall, expand Nordstrom's customer base.

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