Software Engineer

Tekton, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Hospital indemnity

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) program

tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Tekton, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Software Engineer to rapidly and effectively solve problems, write, review, and deploy code daily—primarily TypeScript.

You will architect, build, and maintain resilient software to meet Tekton’s needs with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. You will work across the software life cycle, contribute to Tekton.com and internal systems like ERP, WMS, and PIM, collaborate across departments, troubleshoot bugs, and develop automated tests to

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.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of the software life cycle becoming an expert in full-stack software systems
• Contribute to the development of Tekton.com and other internal systems such as our ERP, WMS and PIM
• Collaborate across departments to define and implement project requirements
• Troubleshoot bugs and implement fixes to quickly address system issues blocking coworkers and customers
• Develop robust automated tests to ensure software system stability
• Solve business needs considering when software is the best solution
• Communicate effectively with coworkers with various areas of expertise

Skills

TypeScript

Full-stack development

Unit testing

Command line

Team collaboration

TCP/IP basics

Problem solving

US work eligibility

Education

Background in computer science or equivalent experience

Experience with programming languages, web frameworks, and relational databases

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you are a rapid and effective problem solver. You write, review, and deploy code daily—usually TypeScript. You architect, build, and maintain resilient and scalable software solutions to meet Tekton’s various software needs. You will work with urgency to fix system errors with other software engineers and colleagues when they occur. Your work will have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of the software life cycle becoming an expert in full-stack software systems
• Contribute to the development of Tekton.com and other internal systems such as our ERP, WMS and PIM
• Collaborate across departments to define and implement project requirements
• Troubleshoot bugs and implement fixes to quickly address system issues blocking coworkers and customers
• Develop robust automated tests to ensure software system stability
• Solve business needs considering when software is the best solution
• 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 skilled at writing, reading, and maintaining code with a team
• You are good at understanding user needs and turning them into simple solutions
• You enjoy working through the fog of a problem to find a clear solution
• You get excited about learning the details about how something worksYou have a solid understanding of the internet and the TCP/IP stack
• You are comfortable working with command line interfaces
• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy
• 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

Pay range

• $70,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits package

• Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability 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.
• Head of Technology

About the department

• The Technology Department oversees the entire lifecycle of internal and public software systems and also maintains all technology services and security. The Software team works 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. The Information Technology team maintains our internet services, manages technology security, and ensures we have the hardware needed to operate; they are the frontline of support whenever any IT equipment or service isn't working like it should.

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.

Our Application Process

Our Recruiting team actively looks to find and get to know top performers who have exceptional values. We review all applications, but a candidate's chances of moving forward are less likely if we did not personally invite them toapply.

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.