Software Developer I (hybrid in AZ, MI, or PR)

Agate Software•Glendale, AZ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Agate Software, we are building a better world by revolutionizing how government agencies and nonprofits manage their grant processes. Our solutions empower our customers to maximize their resources, drive compliance, and focus on their core missions of distributing millions of dollars in funding for critical social services. Our success is built on three pillars: Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. For over 20 years, Agate Software has been at the forefront of transformative innovation in the grant management industry. Our journey is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to pushing boundaries. By simplifying complex workflows, enhancing transparency, and turbo-charging efficiency, we enable our customers to maximize the impact of their funding. Always challenging the status quo, we strive to set new industry standards and we are seeking the brightest minds to join us in this mission. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, growth-oriented, mission-driven environment, read on to see how this position aligns with your skills and interests! What We're Looking For Agate is building a highly configurable platform that powers complex, data-driven solutions. We are hiring a Software Developer I to help extend and tailor that platform for real-world customer use cases. This is an early-career role designed for high-potential builders, not passive task executors. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where requirements are not always perfect, and success depends on your ability to ask the right questions, take ownership, and figure things out. The ideal candidate is strong in SQL, comfortable with front-end fundamentals, and hungry to grow into a full-stack developer. You should be the type of person who doesn’t wait to be told what to do - you actively seek clarity, push work forward, and take pride in delivering outcomes.

Requirements

Proficiency in SQL (joins, stored procedures, CRUD operations, basic optimization)
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), and JavaScript
Understanding of core programming concepts (functions, variables, control flow, error handling)
Ability to read, interpret, and execute against business requirements

Nice To Haves

Exposure to VB.NET or C#.NET
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)

Responsibilities

Build and enhance data-driven features using SQL and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Translate business requirements into clear, maintainable, and testable solution
Implement low-complexity features and progressively take on more ownership as you ramp
Debug and troubleshoot issues by analyzing data, requirements, and system behavior
Contribute to extending Agate’s configurable platform for client-specific use cases
Participate in Agile workflows including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Engage in code reviews as both a contributor and developing reviewer
Write clean, readable code aligned with team standards and best practices
Document work clearly and communicate progress, blockers, and risks proactively
Raise concerns when requirements are unclear or incomplete and help drive clarity

Benefits

Real impact from day one: you’ll work on live enterprise-level customer implementations, not internal side projects
Build on a flexible platform: create custom solutions on top of a configurable system
High ownership, low bureaucracy: your contributions directly affect delivery speed and product quality
Accelerated learning curve: exposure to SQL-heavy systems, front-end development, and platform architecture
Clear growth path: defined progression from Developer I → II → III with increasing ownership and complexity
Startup environment: operate with a team that values initiative, speed, and problem-solving over rigid process

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