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Software Developer / Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Position: Software Developer / Software Engineer
Reports To:
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Remote
Posted: 3/9/26
Job Description
Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.
We’re seeking a mission-driven Software Developer / Software Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, customer-facing delivery environment and enjoys solving real-world operational problems. In this role, you’ll work alongside software development teams, help desk staff, and fisheries stakeholders to design, build, modernize, and sustain an extensive suite of fisheries management applications—ranging from web front ends and mobile workflows to Oracle back-end systems (primarily PL/SQL)—while adhering to documented best practices for code, database design, version control, agile delivery, and federal IT security requirements.
Contingent upon contract being awarded
Location: Candidate can work remotely
Salary range: $113,000-$134,000 annually
Position status: Full Time; with benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with internal development teams, help desk, and external stakeholder groups to support fisheries management systems through the full SDLC.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, document, and improve a broad library of fisheries management tools using agile delivery methods.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software and database issues efficiently, including problems reported by end-users in operational/field contexts.
- Coordinate and execute testing with end-users and project team members; provide direct support during deployments and post go-live stabilization.
- Participate in project and customer meetings as needed; communicate technical status, risks, and resolution paths clearly.
- Produce and maintain system documentation sufficient for other developers to troubleshoot and maintain software, leveraging JIRA, Confluence, and Git artifacts.
- Contribute to modernization and continuous improvement efforts using innovative technologies and cloud approaches as appropriate.
- Follow established standards for secure development practices and comply with applicable federal IT security requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience delivering software in agile teams (planning, iterative development, testing, release support).
- Strong hands-on development experience with Oracle back-end technologies, especially PL/SQL, and modern web application development.
Working knowledge of (or ability to quickly ramp up on) the following technical environment:
- Oracle Enterprise Database 19c+ (including cloud-based implementations)
- Oracle Cloud Control
- SQL Developer and/or PL/SQL Developer
- Oracle APEX
- Oracle WebLogic Server 12c
- PHP 8+
- Toad Data Studio
- Python
- BASH/Shell scripting
- Apache HTTP Server
- JIRA (work management) and Confluence (knowledge/documentation)
- JavaScript, React 18+, HTML5, AJAX, jQuery
- Git
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Familiarity with USWDS (U.S. Web Design System) and SOA concepts/implementations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical end-users.
- Strong technical writing skills for maintaining developer-facing documentation and artifacts.
- Ability to operate within regulated environments (secure access controls, IT security practices, and compliance-driven delivery).
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Ongoing professional development/training in modern software engineering practices is a plus.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US
Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.
Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.
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