Principal Software Engineer, Inventory Technology (Hybrid - Seattle, WA) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Highly proficient with Java and Python
Highly experienced with AWS and/or GCP
Experience with Agile methodologies with a continuous improvement and quality mindset
DevOps experience with track record of improving time to recovery and mitigating failures
Highly experienced with various CI/CD process and tools GitLab, Containerization technologies
Highly skilled at applying architectural patterns to express complex scalable systems that optimize for simplicity, operational support and implementation velocity
Experienced with developing data science enabled solutions using big data and traditional software skills
Experience leveraging AI, particularly Generative AI, to enhance platform automation, reduce operational costs, and improve engineering productivity
Track record of designing and developing services and application with enterprise grade security to protect sensitive data from threats
Highly experienced with mentoring and coaching engineers
Track record of architecting and solving complex engineering problems at scale with outstanding business and technology results
Experience in supply chain and/or complex ecommerce domains is preferred

Responsibilities

Architect and develop complex systems at scale that meet SLA’s, KPI's and engineering standards
Collaborate and influence Sr. technology and business leaders to recommend solutions and articulate trade-off’s
Lead engineers across multiple teams through projects by providing guidance on software design and development
Develop architecture diagrams and write great code
Diagnose and remedy performance or security issues
Demonstrates expertise in industry standards for secure development practices
Expertise with telemetry solutions and products available in the industry
Contributes to open source, community projects and engineering standards
Help acquire and retain top engineering talent
Hands-on coding for POCs and/or complex areas in which our engineers need your expertise

Skills

Software Architecture

System Design

Telemetry

Secure Development

Performance Optimization

Data Integration

Scalable Systems

Real-time Processing

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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