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Software Engineer

The Kendall Group
United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
170 Mabry Hood Road (Show on map)
May 06, 2026
About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the Professional Services Manager, the Software Engineer is a key member of the Kendall Professional Services team. The primary role of the Software Engineer is to develop, implement and maintain software that is used to deliver positive customer outcomes such as the digital transformation of manufacturing processes. The role will focus on standardizing customizable software solutions to be scalable and readily adaptable for various customer applications. This will also include some minimal engagement with various external customers to ensure the customer's needs and questions are being addressed. Kendall's Professional Services team exists to add value to customers by driving positive outcomes through Software as a Service solutions. Exciting work you will do: The essential duties and responsibilities of the Software Engineer position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Develop new standardized but configurable software solutions to drive positive customer outcomes Implement technical solutions for various customers Maintain existing solutions and make improvements based on priorities Proactively identify enhancements to existing software solutions Own and prioritize opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, and national accounts Manage workflow and competing priorities Provide timely updates to internal and external contacts Participate in scoping and quoting portions of customer opportunities Maximize company value by utilizing strategic partner products Re-deploy standard software solutions previously developed by the team Keep software repositories such as GitHub updated with developed solutions Implement and adhere to high standards of program documentation and version control Collaborate with QA engineers to develop and execute comprehensive testing plans, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices; contribute innovative ideas Contribute to the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Participate in agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, including attending planning meetings and retrospectives Document software design, architecture, and processes to support knowledge sharing and maintainability Perform other duties as assigned Competencies you possess: Service Excellence Results, Action Oriented Accountability and Responsibility Decision Quality Displaying Technical Expertise Problem Solving Teamwork and Collaboration Priority Setting What you'll need: Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a Software Engineer or similar role with a portfolio of projects Education: Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience Computer/Analytical Skills: Experience with MS Office; ability to learn new software; proficiency in one or more programming languages; familiarity with development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git) Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities; able to work in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment Cross-functional Skills: Effective collaboration across teams; strong problem-solving abilities; ability to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to see, sit, talk, and hear; ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities Physical Environment: Normal office environment Travel: Up to 50% Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Qualifications we prefer but don't require: Work Experience: Experience with Plex, Fiix, FactoryTalk Optix, or similar SCADA software; exposure to industrial or manufacturing environments; experience working on a team of highly skilled professionals; experience delivering or interacting with SaaS Analytics/Computer Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes; knowledge of database systems and SQL The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.