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Software Developer / Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Position

Software Developer / Software Engineer

Reports To

Not specified

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Remote

Posted

3/9/26

Job Description

Join Innovate! Inc. and become part of a team committed to using technology to solve environmental challenges and create meaningful impact. We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to innovative technology solutions.

In this role, you will work closely with software development teams, help desk staff, and fisheries stakeholders to design, build, modernize, and maintain a wide range of fisheries management applications. These systems include web interfaces, mobile workflows, and Oracle backend platforms, primarily using PL/SQL. You will also follow established best practices for coding, database design, version control, agile development, and federal IT security requirements.

Contingent upon contract being awarded

Location: Candidates may work remotely

Salary range: $113,000–$134,000 annually

Position status: Full-time with benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal development teams, help desk staff, and external stakeholders to support fisheries management systems throughout the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve a large library of fisheries management tools using agile development practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve software and database issues efficiently, including problems reported by users in operational or field environments.

Coordinate testing with project teams and end-users, and provide support during deployments and post-launch stabilization.

Participate in project meetings and customer discussions when required, clearly communicating technical progress, risks, and solutions.

Create and maintain system documentation so other developers can easily troubleshoot and maintain applications using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git.

Support modernization and continuous improvement initiatives by exploring innovative technologies and cloud-based solutions.

Follow secure development standards and ensure compliance with applicable federal IT security requirements.

Required Qualifications

Experience delivering software within agile teams, including planning, iterative development, testing, and release support.

Strong hands-on development experience with Oracle backend technologies, especially PL/SQL, along with modern web application development.

Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, the following technical environment:

Oracle Enterprise Database 19c or later, including cloud-based implementations

Oracle Cloud Control

SQL Developer or PL/SQL Developer

Oracle APEX

Oracle WebLogic Server 12c

PHP 8 or later

Toad Data Studio

Python

BASH or Shell scripting

Apache HTTP Server

JIRA for work management and Confluence for documentation

JavaScript, React 18 or later, HTML5, AJAX, and jQuery

Git version control

Microsoft Visual Studio

Familiarity with USWDS (U.S. Web Design System) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts

Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues and work effectively with both technical and non-technical users.

Strong technical writing skills for maintaining developer documentation and project artifacts.

Ability to work within regulated environments that require secure access controls, IT security standards, and compliance-based development.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Ongoing professional development or training in modern software engineering practices is considered a plus.

Learn More About Us

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. The company provides innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges with a focus on performance, integrity, and long-term partnerships with clients.

Our team includes more than 100 professionals such as IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communication and outreach experts. We serve federal, state, tribal, and local governments as well as private companies, nonprofit organizations, universities, and utilities.

Innovate has received several awards for service excellence, including the 2022 SAG Team Award and the 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-growing organization that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, and excellence. Career growth and advancement opportunities are encouraged across the company. To learn more, visit innovateteam.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you cannot access the online application system, please contact careers@innovateteam.com for assistance.