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Software Developer

Full-timeBased in Grand Rapids, MI

As a Software Developer, you are a rapid and effective problem solver. 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, creating 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.

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

Indicators of a good match for this role

  • • You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
  • • You are good at understanding user needs and turning them into simple solutions
  • • You are bold and take action on projects with minimal supervision and direction
  • • You are able to balance several tasks at once
  • • You have a deep desire to understand how something works and why it does so
  • • You have side projects and are a relentless learner
  • • You have a solid understanding of the internet and the TCP/IP stack
  • • You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

Baseline qualifications

  • • Background in computer science or equivalent experience
  • • Experience with programming languages, web frameworks, and relational databases
  • • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Technologies we use

  • • Concepts: ADTs, Big O, TCP/IP, relational and non-relational DBs, Cloud Computing
  • • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL
  • • Frameworks: NextJS, React, TanStack
  • • Libraries: TailwindCSS, Zustand, PayloadCMS
  • • Tooling: Containerization, monorepos, package registries, CI/CD pipelines, serverless
  • • Platforms: AWS, GCP, Railway, Netlify, Linux

Pay range

  • $70,000 - $110,000 per year

Benefits package

  • Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, and hospital indemnity insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement.

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.

Direct supervisor

  • Software Development Manager

About the department

  • The Software department oversees the entire lifecycle of internal and public software systems: requirements and planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, security, and hardware used to operate the systems. Team members work closely with all areas of the company to create custom system solutions for daily business operations and to ensure tekton.com delivers a world-class website experience to users. They are responsible for auditing new software systems and determining hardware to procure. They also work closely with the Information Systems and Infrastructure departments to complete Tekton's digital infrastructure operations.

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.