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 works

• You 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

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

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.

How to Apply

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

Direct supervisor

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 designs and manufactures professional-grade hand tools, including sockets, ratchets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and tool storage systems, for both trade professionals and everyday users. The company sells a single, logically organized line of tools arranged by size and type, sourcing steel domestically and manufacturing select items in-house at its Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters, while partnering with international suppliers for the rest of its lineup. What sets Tekton apart is its transparency, publishing country-of-origin details for every product, plus a no-time-limit, no-receipt warranty and same-day shipping. The goal is to build well-made, thoughtfully designed tools that reflect the idea that simpler is generally better and less is often more.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Founded

2000

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

August 2026 LTS support through July 2027 gives enterprises a stable upgrade path.
CNCF incubation increases legitimacy and distribution across cloud-native buyers and contributors.
Pipelines-as-Code becoming official Tekton project broadens ecosystem and reduces dependence on core maintainers.

What critics are saying

GitHub Actions owns workflow mindshare; Tekton loses on simplicity and marketplace depth.
Tekton YAML remains verbose, so teams adopt higher-level wrappers instead of Tekton directly.
If Argo, Jenkins X, and OpenShift Pipelines shift away, Tekton becomes infrastructure plumbing only.

What makes Tekton unique

March 2026: CNCF accepted Tekton as an incubating Kubernetes-native CI/CD project.
Tekton v1.15.0 LTS ships end-to-end OpenTelemetry tracing and resilient resolution on August 18, 2026.
Tekton’s strength is cluster-native execution; it runs pipelines inside users’ Kubernetes infrastructure.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan

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