Software Engineer 2 - Product Info - (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Mid Level

122k-189k

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

An Engineer 2 is part of a key team of Nordstrom Technology professionals that applies scientific, mathematical and social principles to design, build, and maintain technology products, devices, systems and solutions. These technology products and solutions provide amazing customer experiences while meeting the needs of the business. The scope, responsibility and accountability is at the function level.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs that ingest, enrich, and distribute product data
Partner with product, platform, and engineering teams to understand how product data flows and how to improve it
Own features end-to-end-architecture, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iterating
Contribute to system design and code reviews, helping to uphold high engineering standards
Investigate and resolve production issues quickly and thoroughly
Drive continuous improvement across system performance, reliability, and developer experience

Requirements

3-5 years of experience building and maintaining production-grade software systems
Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or another modern backend language
Experience with REST APIs, event-driven systems, and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Comfort working in high-throughput, data-centric environments

Nice to Have

Experience in retail, commerce, or product/catalog data platforms
A strong track record of shipping features fast and iteratively
Contributions to system observability, alerting, or developer tools

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses
Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more

Working at Nordstrom

Nordstrom values its employees as its most important asset, reflected in its benefits and support for work-life balance. The company emphasizes high engineering standards, continuous improvement, and a fast-moving environment that values ownership and clarity in systems and communication.

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