Software developer

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Software Developer

Location: Remote,

Position:

Software Developer

Reports To:

FLSA:

Exempt

Location:

Remote,

Posted:

10/3/25

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 are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to support enterprise-level geospatial systems and infrastructure within a federal environment. This role is critical to the maintenance, administration, and performance optimization of GIS platforms, databases, and web applications. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise technologies, scripting and automation, and high-availability system design—all within virtualized or cloud-hosted environments.

*Contingent upon contract being awarded*

Location: Candidate can work remotely

Salary range: $110000-$145000 annually

Position status: Full Time; with benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using enterprise-standard development tools and frameworks.
• Customize and enhance existing applications to meet evolving program and business requirements.
• Perform requirements analysis, solution architecture, and software design to support new features, integrations, and modernization efforts.
• Support code management and version control, ensuring all changes are tracked, documented, and reproducible from version-controlled repositories.
• Implement structured change and release management processes, including testing, rollback, and deployment strategies.
• Conduct application monitoring, incident triage, and resolution to meet service-level agreements.
• Optimize performance and reliability of applications and databases, including patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Integrate applications with geospatial and mapping systems, as required.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and support remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Document system workflows, architecture, and operational procedures; conduct knowledge transfer sessions with stakeholders.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and continuity of operations testing.
• Provide stakeholder support, including reporting on performance metrics and recommending improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in web-based application development.
• Strong understanding of relational database systems.
• Experience with software design, customization, and database integration within enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in version control systems and modern software development practices (e.g., branching, peer reviews, CI/CD).
• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based change, release, and incident management.
• Experience developing or integrating geospatial and mapping solutions preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with experience engaging stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and complete all mandatory training.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman- and minority-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.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, 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 cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at [email protected].