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Data Engineer - 321433

W.W. Grainger

Lake Forest, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
122k-169k
28 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. The company is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, transform and standardize data, and create scalable data architectures to support analytics and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize Python, SQL, Airflow, and Amazon Web Services S3 to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines for Extract and Load (ETL) processes to efficiently process over 10GB of data daily.
  • Transform and standardize data using Python, SQL, Airflow, and Amazon Web Services S3 to ensure data consistency and usability across various systems, handling over 1 million records daily.
  • Design and implement scalable, secure data architectures and models for automated data solutions, leveraging Python, AWS S3, and SQL databases to optimize data flow and storage.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data science, analytics, and business stakeholders, using Jira to streamline communication and ensure data solutions align with organizational goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Applied Economics, or related field.
  • At least 4 years of related experience in data pipeline development, data transformation, and data architecture.
  • Experience with Python, SQL, Airflow, and Amazon Web Services S3.
  • Ability to design and implement scalable data solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data modeling and database design.
  • Knowledge of project management tools like Jira.
  • Experience working in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Applied Economics, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Up to 40% remote work allowed.
  • Competitive base pay range of $122,177.00 to $168,900.00, depending on experience and location.
  • Access to Grainger's benefits and resources at: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

Working at W.W. Grainger

Grainger is known for its commitment to service, award-winning culture, and fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that values diversity and equal employment opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 26, 2025
Job CategoryData Engineering
Salary122k-169k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About W.W. Grainger

Website

grainger.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Lake Forest, IL

Industry

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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