Software Engineer 2

Nordstrom

Software Engineer 2 at Nordstrom designing and maintaining backend systems and APIs for data. Collaborating with teams to enhance product data flow and system performance in a hybrid environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,500 - $188,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining backend systems and APIs, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and developer experience. Proficient in modern backend languages and cloud-native architectures, with a solid foundation in system design and code review processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Java ProficiencyKotlin ProficiencyREST API DevelopmentCloud Platforms (AWS/GCP)CI/CD Pipeline Experience

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Hard Skills

Backend System DesignAPI DevelopmentProduction-Grade Software SystemsEvent-Driven SystemsContainerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

RetailCommerceProduct Data PlatformsCatalog Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKotlinKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses