The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Big Lots is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Bellevue, NE.

• Role description

  Big Lots is the kind of place where a junior's question can change the technology roadmap, and we want a Lead Software Engineer who asks them. This Lead Software Engineer role at Big Lots rewards initiative with $128,000 - $184,000, real decision-making power, and steady career advancement.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Trace a values-led technology bug across three Networking services to the one bad line
  • Profile MySQL memory use and chase down the leaks crashing Bellevue nodes
  • Own a technology service end to end, from Ruby schema to on-call rotation
  • Untangle the Nginx dependency knots that have slowed Bellevue releases for months
  • Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines for faster release cycles
  • Trim Big Lots's cloud bill by right-sizing the Nginx infrastructure in Bellevue, NE

  What You'll Bring

  • Eagerness to take ownership and run with new responsibilities
  • Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy
  • Familiarity with Big Lots-scale workflows, or the appetite to reach them
  • A bias toward asking the dumb question before the expensive mistake
  • A learner's pace that keeps up with shifting requirements

  Big Lots blends Decision Making and Nginx expertise to deliver flexible outcomes for clients in Bellevue, NE. Learning out loud is encouraged here, so share the Rust rabbit hole you fell down yesterday.

  Count on $128,000 - $184,000, remote-first flexibility, parental leave, and a stipend for the tools and courses you need.

  The Big Lots hiring team is moving on qualified applicants without delay.

  We're hiring, and your application could be the one we've been waiting for.

• Required skills

  • Node.js
  • Nginx
  • Linux
  • Ruby
  • MySQL
  • Rust
  • Networking
  • Decision Making

• Benefits & perks

  • Employee resource groups (ERGs)
  • Hotel and lodging coverage
  • Mental health support services
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Industry membership dues
  • Paid Time Off
  • Financial wellness program
  • Severance package

• Apply before 2026-08-08

  Submit your application for this Contract technology position.