Software Engineer 2 (Hybrid, Seattle)

NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work onsite at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 4 days/week in order to be considered for this position. Nordstrom has an opportunity for a Software Engineer 2 to join the team. As an Engineer 2, you will be a key member of the Nordstrom Technology team. You will apply scientific, mathematical, and social principles to design, build, and maintain technology products, devices, systems, and solutions that provide amazing customer experiences while meeting the needs of the business. The scope, responsibility, and accountability is at the function level. A day in the life… 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 iteration 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 You own this if you have… Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 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 with a history of shipping features fast and iteratively Experience in retail, commerce, or product/catalog data platforms is a plus #LI-CH1 Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.  Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $121,500.00 - $188,500.00 Annual     We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources     This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf   A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at  www.nordstrom.com .  Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your