Software Developer

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

At Agate, we’re building the engine behind a highly customizable platform - think Salesforce for public records. We're hiring a Software Developer to join our agile, high-impact team and help shape the future of configurable software solutions.

You’ll be entering a startup-paced environment where curiosity, autonomy, and grit matter more than credentials. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong SQL fundamentals, a desire to grow full-stack capabilities, and a bias for action. If you thrive in ambiguity, ask sharp questions, and learn fast, we want to hear from you!

This role is best suited for emerging developers - bootcamp grads, career changers, or recent CS grads - who can demonstrate momentum, hunger to grow, and the resilience to navigate a complex codebase. While mentorship is available, we expect you to own your ramp-up and actively engage in your development.

What You'll Do

• Build and enhance data-driven features using SQL and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Translate business requirements into clear, testable, and maintainable components.
• Contribute to the configuration and extension of our core platform to meet client-specific needs - similar to building custom functionality on top of Salesforce.
• Participate in Agile rituals including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to peer reviews both as a reviewee and reviewer-in-training.
• Log and communicate work clearly via tickets, with ownership and transparency.
• Write simple unit or functional tests, and follow guidelines for accessibility and testability.
• Own the debugging and iteration process for your own work.
• Raise flags early when business requirements are unclear or incomplete.

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in SQL : joins, stored procedures, CRUD operations, and basic performance tuning.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS (Bootstrap) , and JavaScript .
• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts (variables, loops, functions, error handling).
• Ability to interpret and execute against business and functional requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• Bonus points for exposure to VB.NET or C#.NET

Who You Are

• You’re tenacious , not passive. You ask questions, raise your hand, and seek clarity.
• You’re resourceful - comfortable troubleshooting independently before escalating.
• You’re a self-starter who doesn’t wait for work - you find ways to add value.
• You own your learning - from new tech stacks to domain-specific logic.
• You welcome feedback and use it to improve continuously.
• You take initiative and align your actions with team and customer goals.

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first 90 days, you’ll be expected to:
• Write optimized, multi-table SQL queries and build basic stored procedures independently.
• Build clean, responsive UI elements using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript per project standards.
• Complete assigned tasks within estimated timeframes, requiring minimal rework.
• Deliver low- to medium-complexity tasks independently.
• Participate actively in Agile rituals, estimation, and team ceremonies.
• Communicate clearly, provide regular updates, and flag blockers early.
• Write production-ready code that passes code review, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Show measurable progress toward learning .NET (VB or C#).
• Expand SQL proficiency by tackling progressively complex challenges.
• By month four, you should be demonstrating equitable productivity with your peers - able to handle assigned work independently, contribute meaningfully to the team, and actively support code quality and customer outcomes.

At Agate Software you'll be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication to our impactful work. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to communities in need and grow your career in an inspiring and challenging environment, apply today!

Diversity Commitment:

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an expansive range of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for innovation. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the brightest minds from all walks of life, and we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, and all those who can provide different perspectives that contribute to the diversification of our team. Individuals who embrace innovation and intellectual curiosity are invited to bring their unique personal and professional experiences to the table to enrich our creativity, thought leadership, and discovery.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.