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Software Developer

Department: Software Development

Direct supervisor: Software Development Manager

As a Software Developer, you will build and maintain robust and precise software solutions to meet the needs of Tekton’s various operations to provide a world-class experience. This includes all software systems, from user-facing Tekton.com to internal applications that support a fast and seamless experience. You will work with urgency to solve problems and implement scalable solutions with other Software Developers. Your work will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

Some specific role responsibilities

  • • Work on all aspects of the development cycle
  • • Collaborate across departments to define and implement project requirements
  • • Convert specifications into unambiguous implementation
  • • Troubleshoot bugs and implement fixes with urgency
  • • Become an expert in full-stack software development
  • • Contribute to the development of our ERP and WMS
  • • Develop robust automated tests to ensure software system stability
  • • Identify and recommend potential improvements; implement those updates accordingly
  • • Communicate effectively with coworkers with various areas of expertise

Technologies we use

  • • Concepts: ADTs, Big O, HTTP, relational and non-relational DBs, Cloud Computing
  • • Frameworks: NextJS, Expo, React, React Native
  • • Libraries: TailwindCSS, Zustand, PayloadCMS
  • • Tooling: Containerization, monorepos, package registries, CI/CD pipelines, serverless
  • • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

Values and skills

  • You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. A very high capacity for learning, a commitment to excellence, and high energy are essential to success.

Education, experience, and qualifications

  • You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in computer science or equivalent experience is recommended. Experience with programming languages, web frameworks, and relational databases is also helpful. You must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Location and hours

  • This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There may be times when you will be expected to fix issues during non-standard working hours.

About the department

  • The Software Development department oversees all user-facing and internal software systems. They ensure that end users have a world-class shopping experience on Tekton.com and support the company's larger mission by creating intuitive, fast, and simple software systems used by other teams for accounting, reporting, and information management.

About the company

Tekton, Inc. is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are dedicated to making the best hand tools you will ever own, and we start by designing the products that we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We focus especially on tools used in mechanical and assembly work; our core categories include systems of hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.

HOW TO APPLY

Think you'd be a good addition to our team? Submit an application today.

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Tekton, Inc. offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.