Software Engineer- New Graduate

INNOVATIVE Inc.; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Software Engineer- New Graduate at Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. develops, tests, and deploys our proprietary EHS and process safety software systems used by Fortune 100 companies.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development and a desire to grow technically in a collaborative team. You will work across full stack, front-end UIs and back-end APIs, write automated tests, and participate in design discussions while taking ownership of projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with modern PHP or comparable programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and functionality across the full stack.
• Write clean, maintainable code for front‑end UIs and back‑end APIs.
• Create and maintain automated unit and integration tests.
• Participate in team design discussions and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to improving the customer experience.

Skills

PHP

Full-stack development

Unit testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

REST APIs

Job description

At Innovative, innovation isn't just part of our name —it's the mindset that drives everything we do.We are built by people who take ownership, challenge the status quo,and create solutions that keep the world's most critical industries running.From engineering and fabrication to installation and service,our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges with creativity, precision, and purpose.We invest in people who are passionate about making an impact,fostering a culture where innovation thrives, careers grow,and great teams build extraordinary solutions together.

Software Engineer- New Graduate

Details:

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Employee Type: full-time

Experience Required: 0-2+ yrs

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Required: No

Description:

Software Engineer- New Graduate

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long‑term system support.

Job Role: The Software Engineer- New Graduate supports the development, testing, and deployment of our proprietary EHS and process safety software systems, used by Fortune 100 companies. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development and a desire to grow technically while working in a collaborative team environment.

Key Duties:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and functionality across the full stack.
• Write clean, maintainable code for front‑end UIs and back‑end APIs.
• Create and maintain automated unit and integration tests.
• Participate in team design discussions and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to improving the customer experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with modern PHP or comparable programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small equipment).

Preferences:

• Experience with SaaS development or enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Portfolio or examples of previous development work.
• Understanding of full‑stack software architecture and testing practices.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work‑life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services