Software Developer (Backend / Systems) (Part-Time)
Grayson CollegeDenison, Texas
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Overview
Schedule
Part-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Option for remote
Job Description
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace. 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 CI/CD platforms such as TeamCity, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar systems.
- Experience using Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, PR workflows) or comparable tools for sprint planning, backlog management, and code review collaboration.
Modern Backend & Ops Practices
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment models.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tooling and automation (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Understanding of performance profiling, caching strategies, and system optimization.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience integrating with enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce APIs, middleware).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Exposure to observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing).
Soft Skills & Professional Traits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a part-time structure while reliably delivering quality outcomes.
- Adaptive learner who stays current with evolving technologies.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on development with collaboration and process participation.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.
This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Flexible work from home options available.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
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Grayson College is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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