Software Developer

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 natural language 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, WMS, PIM, and other internal systems

• 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 have a solid understanding of the internet and the TCP/IP stack

• You are comfortable working with command line interfaces

• 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 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.

How to Apply

https://apply.tekton.com/tekton/form/EmploymentApplicationDeveloperTechnical/formperma/NnbbnFT4wM7XacJY0qaUoBlZ2JqeHoEU9WcNvEVf3cc

Direct supervisor

Head of Software

About the department

The Software department oversees the entire lifecycle of internal and public software systems: requirements and planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and security. 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 also work closely with the Information Systems and Infrastructure departments to complete Tekton's digital infrastructure operations such as auditing new software and hardware to procure.

Tekton provides tools for mechanical and assembly work. Their core product categories include systems of hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers. They respond to customer inquiries by phone and contact form.