Software Developer II (hybrid in AZ,… at Agate Software · Glendale

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. 

What You'll Do

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.

What You'll Bring

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.

What Success Looks Like (within your first year)

Delivered multiple meaningful features end-to-end (database → backend → UI) with minimal rework and strong quality.  

Demonstrated SQL performance competence - you can identify inefficient queries, tune stored procedures, and apply indexing basics appropriately.  

Become a trusted contributor in the backend codebase, able to implement complex business logic and troubleshoot defects across layers.  

Improved team throughput through strong Agile participation (refinement, estimation, planning) and proactive risk/blocker identification.  

Positively influenced code quality through thoughtful reviews, adherence to patterns/standards, and pragmatic engineering decisions.  

Supported growth of junior teammates through mentoring and guidance. 

What Makes This Role Exciting

High ownership, real impact: You’ll work on core systems where your improvements show up quickly in performance, reliability, and customer experience. 

Builder-friendly environment: If you’re the kind of developer who likes rolling up your sleeves, untangling complexity, and shipping practical solutions, you’ll have plenty of room to do that here. 

Broader scope than a typical mid-level role: You’ll touch SQL and application layers - not just one narrow slice - building strong “how the whole thing works” instincts.  

Opportunity to level up fast: You’ll be surrounded by real-world problems (performance, maintainability, evolving requirements) that accelerate learning and technical maturity. 

Autonomy with clear expectations: We’re hiring for someone who can contribute in more than one area of the system and take ownership of meaningful work, who want a strong step-up in ownership and responsibility, without being expected to operate as a fully senior “architect/lead everything” profile.