About Tekton:

• Tekton is a leading manufacturer of hand tools for professional and personal tool users, with a core focus on hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and tool storage.
• Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company has grown to 130+ team members
• Tekton is an industry leader in using agile manufacturing methods within our facilities where we cut, engrave, and polish steel, mold plastic, and carry out a range of finishing and assembly operations.

Our Values:

• Be Authentic, Speak Honestly
• Think Independently, Work Collaboratively
• Question Convention, Answer Creatively
• Show Empathy, Practice Accountability

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. 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.

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:

• 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

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.

Direct Supervisor: Software Development Manager

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.