Software Developer – Part Time

DLH Corporation

Part-time Software Engineer at DLH enhancing study management systems for scientific research and operational excellence. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and support data-driven decisions.

Posted 6/12/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $80 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptMySQLPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain enhancements to an existing study management system.
Collaborate with study leadership, project managers, data managers, and end users to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that track participant progress through study milestones, recruitment pipelines, retention activities, and follow-up schedules.
Create automated workflows, notifications, and monitoring tools to improve study operations and participant management.
Design and implement database enhancements to improve data quality, performance, and reporting capabilities.
Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) and system integrations with research platforms, data collection systems, and reporting tools.
Participate in software testing, validation, and user acceptance testing activities.
Prepare technical documentation, system specifications, user guides, and change management documentation.
Support implementation of security, privacy, and regulatory requirements applicable to research data systems.
Recommend system improvements, modernization opportunities, and scalable solutions to support future study growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.
Experience developing and maintaining business applications, study management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, or similar operational platforms preferred.
Experience designing, developing, and supporting web-based applications and database-driven systems.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
Experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent).
Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualization tools.
Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Ability to analyze business processes and translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentapplication programming interfaces (APIs)data visualizationdatabase enhancementsweb-based applicationsrelational databasesprogramming languagesreport developmentautomated workflowssystem integrations

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationrequirements gatheringtechnical documentationuser acceptance testingtroubleshootingproject managementchange management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Information Systems