Software Developer II (hybrid in AZ, MI, or PR)
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 hiring a Software Developer II to help build and improve a mission-critical product in a fast-moving, evolving environment. This is a hands-on, mid-level role for a builder who thrives when things are imperfect: requirements evolve, priorities shift, and the team needs someone who can take ownership, make sound technical decisions, and drive work to completion. You’ll work across the stack - SQL is a must-have - and you’ll also contribute to our application layers (backend services/middle tier and front-end). You don’t need to have spent your whole career in .NET, but you do need meaningful experience building and maintaining real web applications using a backend language and database-driven systems. This role is ideal for a solutions-oriented developer who enjoys solving hard problems with limited oversight, values pragmatic engineering and continuous improvement, and is comfortable operating in an Agile delivery model.
Requirements
- Professional experience building production software where you’ve shipped and supported real features (not just prototypes)
- Strong SQL capability : stored procedures, basic indexing, query optimization, and validation/testing
- Experience contributing to a web application at one or more layers beyond the database, including meaningful backend development (language/framework may vary)
- Working proficiency in VB.NET or C#.NET (or a close equivalent with the ability to ramp quickly)
- Front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), JavaScript
- Practical experience working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
- Able to work with limited direction , turn ambiguity into action, and communicate tradeoffs clearly
- Strong problem-solving skills—debugging, root cause analysis, and performance troubleshooting mindset
- Solid grasp of intermediate engineering concepts such as modular design, state management, asynchronous patterns , and managing dependencies
- Can analyze requirements and propose sound technical approaches before writing code
- Comfortable contributing in an environment where priorities can shift quickly and outcomes matter more than ceremony
Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end features across the database, backend/middle tier, and front-end layers (SQL + .NET + HTML/CSS/JS)
- Own medium-to-high complexity work from refinement through implementation, testing support, and release
- Write and maintain SQL stored procedures, functions, and scripts , including indexing basics, query tuning, and performance-minded design
- Contribute to backend logic in VB.NET or C#.NET (or bring strong transferable backend experience and ramp quickly)
- Build and enhance front-end components using HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, and JavaScript
- Collaborate with QA to improve test coverage and ensure the completeness of authored work
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (refinement, estimation, planning) and help the team deliver predictably
- Perform code reviews , reinforce patterns/standards, and raise overall code quality
- Support requirement clarity by partnering with Product/BA peers on technical approaches and acceptance criteria
- Mentor Software Developer I teammates through pairing, reviews, and practical guidance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
