Software Developer (Backend / Systems) (Part-Time)

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Part-Time Software Developer (Backend / Systems)

Role:
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Software Developer (2–5 years) to support the design, development, and maintenance of core backend systems and integrations. This part-time role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who thrives in structured development environments and values clean architecture, disciplined CI/CD practices, and collaborative Agile workflows.

You will primarily focus on backend and systems development across platforms such as .NET (C#), C++, Salesforce integrations, and related enterprise services. The role includes designing APIs, optimizing database interactions, supporting system integrations, and contributing to reliable deployment pipelines. Your work will directly support mission-critical systems, improve integration reliability, and enhance the scalability of enterprise applications across the organization.

This position requires a self-directed professional who can operate independently in a part-time structure while maintaining strong communication, accountability, and engineering rigor. The ideal candidate combines backend depth with practical DevOps awareness and collaborative team engagement.

Backend Development & Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Implement server-side logic for business applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
• Create and optimize database schemas and queries for SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and enterprise governance standards.

Systems Integration & Platform Work

• Develop and maintain integrations with enterprise systems such as Salesforce and other SaaS platforms. (e.g., REST APIs, middleware connectors)
• Participate in CRM backend logic, data synchronization tasks, and service orchestration where applicable.

Testing, Debugging & Quality Assurance

• Write and execute unit tests, automated tests, and component tests.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks.

DevOps & Deployment Support

• Support ongoing CI/CD workflows and deployments. Familiarity with pipelines and tools is a plus.

Engineering Process & Collaboration

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback through pull request workflows.
• Contribute to sprint ceremonies including backlog refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, product owners, and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, test coverage, and documentation.
• Support continuous integration and deployment processes to ensure reliable release cycles.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in technical discovery sessions and solution design discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support customer-facing troubleshooting efforts when deep technical expertise is required.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Present technical updates during sprint reviews or stakeholder meetings.

 

Required Skills & Technologies

Technical Competencies

• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages, especially C#/.NET and/or C++.
• Solid understanding of server-side logic, RESTful API design, authentication/authorization, and service integration.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL paradigms.
• Comfortable with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Development Environment & Tooling

• Proficiency using modern IDEs such as JetBrains tools (Rider, IntelliJ IDEA, CLion) or Visual Studio for efficient debugging, refactoring, and code analysis.
• Experience with structured source control workflows (Git branching strategies, pull requests, peer reviews).
• Familiarity with C