Engineer 1 - Merchandise Planning (Hybrid -… at Nordstrom · Seattle

Summary: Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking an Engineer 1 to join their Merchandise Planning Team. The role involves building business-critical systems and APIs, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Build or enhance APIs, CI/CD automation, unit tests, and Behavior Driven Tests for service APIs - Demonstrate a standard of engineering excellence and measure everything - Design, document, and implement clean and robust solutions to complex business problems - Think analytically — define and identify logical steps to execution and priorities - Turn business needs into functional requirements; explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders - Participate in defining, scoping, and estimating stories - Pursue continuous learning and contribute to peer learning through knowledge-sharing sessions - Communicate effectively with teams, business partners, and leadership - Work on proof of concept implementations utilizing new technology to solve business challenges - Contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality, scalable, maintainable, well-tested code - Maintain a DevOps mindset — implement and support monitoring, alerting, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure - Handle bugs escalated by support and product management teams - Provide on-call support and participate in Root Cause Analysis to improve reliability - Work independently with a bias for action and flexibility to evolving business needs Required Qualifications: - 0–2 years of professional experience in engineering or related field (recent grads welcome) - Strong object-oriented design skills - Proficiency in Java; knowledge of Python - Knowledge of data structures and distributed systems - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of RESTful architecture, microservices, JSON, and XML - Knowledge of cloud technologies; AWS proficiency is a plus - Knowledge of React UI framework is a plus - Experience with databases; familiarity with NoSQL is a plus - Familiarity with CI/CD and testing tools; experience with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus - Able to work on site in Seattle 4 days a week - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Computer Science, or equivalent experience Required Skills: Java, Python, Object-oriented design, Data structures, Distributed systems, RESTful architecture, Microservices, JSON, XML, AWS, React, Databases, NoSQL, CI/CD, Testing tools, Kubernetes, Docker Benefits: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, 401k, Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays