Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer. This is a contract role in the Chicagoland area (Onsite Monday-Thursday).

Overview:
Our client is building a modern B2B eCommerce platform that serves fleet operators, dealers, and commercial vehicle parts buyers across North America. The platform is built on a headless architecture using Spryker Cloud Commerce OS, React/Next.js, and integrates with multiple ERP, DMS, and third-party systems to deliver real-time pricing, inventory, and vehicle fitment data.

This initiative is currently in the MVP phase with a major dealer rollout planned for August 2026. To help support delivery, the team is adding Software Engineers to augment several engineering pods focused on storefront development, core commerce capabilities, integrations, and platform reliability.

What You'll Do:
* Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions within an Agile environment
* Build new features and enhancements for a large-scale eCommerce platform
* Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, and Architects to deliver business requirements
* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects
* Participate in code reviews and maintain engineering best practices
* Contribute to secure, scalable, and high-performance applications
* Mentor junior engineers and support overall team success

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
* Strong experience with: React/Next.js; JavaScript/TypeScript; Python; SQL
* Experience developing customer-facing transactional web applications
* Hands-on experience with eCommerce functionality such as: Shopping cart; Checkout; Pricing; Order management
* Experience building or consuming REST and/or GraphQL APIs
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions)
* Experience with application monitoring and observability tools
* Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes/AKS
* Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Spryker, Commercetools, or other headless/composable commerce platforms
* Experience integrating with ERP, OMS, or other enterprise business systems
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code

Environment:
* Agile product development environment
* Embedded within a cross-functional engineering pod
* Fast-paced delivery timeline supporting a major customer rollout
* Opportunity to work on a highly visible digital transformation initiative

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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