Software Developer - Hybrid in AZ or MI SD

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!

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’llwork across the stack - SQL is a must-have - andyou’llalso contribute to our application layers (backend services/middle tier and front-end). Youdon’tneed to have spent your whole career in .NET, but you do need meaningful experience building andmaintainingreal web applications using a backend language and database-driven systems.

This role is ideal for asolutions-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.

• 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
  backendlogic in  or C#.NET (or bring strong transferable backend experience and ramp quickly).
• Build and enhance
  front-end components using
  HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, and Java Script .
• Collaborate with QA to improve
  test coverage and ensure the completeness ofauthoredwork.
• 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.
• Professional experience building production software whereyou’veshipped 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).
• Workingproficiencyin or C#.NET (or a close equivalent with the ability to ramp quickly).
• Front-end fundamentals:
  HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), Java Script .
• Practical experience working in
  Agile (Scrum, Kanban, orSAFe).
• 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
  sou…