software engineer (1)
This part-time Software Engineer role based in Louisiana involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software applications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring high code quality and contributing to continuous process improvements.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a skilled, self-motivated Software Engineer (part-time) to join a small, collaborative team in Mount Pleasant Township, PA. You will help design, build, test, and support reliable software solutions and contribute across the full development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, well-documented software components
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver features
- Write clean, efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems to ensure reliability and performance
- Help refine development processes and adopt improvements that increase team productivity
Qualifications
- Proven professional experience as a Software Engineer or similar development role
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred — or equivalent practical experience
- Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (examples: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience or familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and deliver results in a part-time capacity
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience writing unit and integration tests
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
- Exposure to cloud platforms or containerization (AWS, Azure, Docker)
- Prior experience working on small teams or startups
Working Conditions & Employment Type
- Employment type: PART_TIME
- Location: Mount Pleasant Township, PA (on-site or hybrid as defined by the confidential client)
- This role may require periodic collaboration during core team hours; schedule flexibility is expected for a part-time position
Why Join
- Work on meaningful projects with a collaborative, focused team
- Opportunity to influence architecture and product direction in a growing software development environment
- Exposure to modern development practices and a variety of technologies
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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