Delivery Platform Software Engineer 1 - Developer Tools Team (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Job Description

We are part of the Developer Tools organization, revolutionizing Nordstrom's technical landscape with an integrated ecosystem of platforms and tools that accelerate the build and deployment of applications. Our goal is to offer a world-class developer experience within Nordstrom.

We're seeking passionate engineers with a talent for developer experience and platform engineering, ready to take full ownership of the development lifecycle of DevOps platform services. Join us to be a pivotal part of our ambitious journey.

A day in the life…

• Design, build, and maintain developer tools and platforms supporting our GitHub-based DevOps Platform

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop innovative solutions that enhance developer productivity

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, integrating with platforms such as Artifactory, Vault, Certificate Management, and public cloud services

• Develop and manage automated deployment processes and GitHub workflows

• Build backend services and APIs that power platform capabilities, including policy enforcement and deployment workflow logic

• Design and implement workflow orchestration using Temporal to automate and govern deployment and policy processes

• Develop AI agent integrations and MCP (Model Context Protocol) server capabilities to extend AI-assisted developer tooling

• Enable and support AI-assisted development workflows using GitHub Copilot and Claude to enhance developer experience

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among development, operations, and other teams to improve efficiency

• Monitor and troubleshoot platform services to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime

• Analyze pipeline failures and implement preventive measures

• Continuously improve platform capabilities and developer experience through automation and AI integration

You own this if you have…

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

• At least 1 year of industry experience with one or more languages (Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript)

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development on **GitHub Actions** or similar platforms (GitLab, Jenkins)

• Experience building backend APIs or services (REST, gRPC, or similar)

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms

• Basic understanding of cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Eagerness to learn and adopt AI-assisted development tools

Preferred:

• Experience with GitHub platform features (Actions, Apps, API, webhooks)

• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar)

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Kubernetes custom resources

• Understanding of CI/CD best practices, including security scanning, artifact management, and deployment strategies

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (NewRelic, DataDog, Prometheus)

• Background in platform engineering or developer experience optimization

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Temporal, Airflow, or similar)

• Familiarity with data analytics, ETL pipelines, or working with large-scale datasets

• Experience building AI agents or integrations with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)

• Golang experience, particularly for API or platform tooling development

• Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server development

What makes this role exciting…

• Shape the developer experience for thousands of engineers at Nordstrom

• Build platforms and tools that directly impact deployment velocity and developer productivity

• Work at the forefront of AI-assisted software development platform

• Collaborate with diverse teams across Technology and Engineering

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

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.

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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.

$104,500.00 - $162,500.00 Annual

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_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf