Application & Integration Developer (Contract)

Senior Developer OpportunityPart-time contractor with guaranteed 10 - 15 hours per week. Opportunity to convert to full time after 6 months | Denver, CO | RemoteThe OpportunityBusiness Network Consulting (BNC) is seeking a senior, hands-on developer to design, support and extend custom applications, data integrations and automation solutions for small-to-medium-sized business clients. This role is ideal for a practical problem-solver who can move comfortably between code, databases, APIs, cloud services and client conversations.You will take ownership of business-critical line-of-business solutions that operate across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments. The work includes maintaining existing deployments, improving reliability and documentation, troubleshooting vendor and legacy-system dependencies, and delivering new solutions that create measurable value for clients.This is a developer-first position with a consulting mindset. Success requires technical depth, clear communication, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesOwn, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance production applications and integrations that support core client operations.Design and build data pipelines, ETL processes, database interfaces, views, stored procedures and reporting integrations.Develop automation, workflow and integration solutions using PowerShell, Python, application code, APIs, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint Agents, task schedulers and services.Integrate cloud platforms, SaaS products, vendor systems and legacy applications using REST, OAuth, JSON, XML, SOAP and related technologies.Support secure handling, transformation and delivery of sensitive business data, including solutions involving regulated or personally identifiable information.Analyze unfamiliar codebases and production issues, identify root causes, and implement durable fixes with appropriate testing and change controls.Document source code, architecture, dependencies, credentials requirements, deployment procedures, monitoring and support runbooks.Work directly with client stakeholders and outside vendors to gather requirements, explain options, set expectations and coordinate delivery.Estimate work, define milestones and manage multiple development and support priorities through BNC's project-management processes.Collaborate with BNC systems engineers on infrastructure, cloud, identity, security, networking and deployment requirements, ensuring solutions meet data-privacy, governance and responsible-AI standards.Mentor engineers who support automation and development-adjacent work, and contribute to technical standards and reusable practices.Qualifications4+ years of hands-on experience with software development, database programming, coding and scripting.Strong production experience.Strong RDBMS Database skills, including experience with AWS RDS, SQL Server, Azure SQL, T-SQL, data modeling, ETL and database troubleshooting.Experience building and supporting API integrations using technologies such as REST, OAuth, JSON, XML and SOAP.Hands-on experience with prompt engineering and GenAI application design, including multi-step workflows, agent architectures, tool integrations and conversational experiences rather than simply operating AI tools.Ability to evaluate and work across multiple AI and development platforms, selecting practical tools based on client requirements rather than relying on a single ecosystem.Experience supporting business-critical applications and integrations across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments.Ability to understand and maintain solutions that span multiple languages, platforms, vendors and legacy systems.Experience with source control, structured testing, deployment practices and production support.Excellent written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.Strong organization, ownership and independent problem-solving within defined policies and procedures.Willingness to support occasional after-hours or weekend work when a production issue or deployment requires it.Preferred ExperienceClient-facing consulting or professional-services experienceApplication development with one or more of the following: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, React Java, PHP, C++, VB/VBA, HTML/CSS or comparable languages.Cloud development and integration experience with Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud.DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, containers or microservices-based architectures.Deep experience with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, Entra ID, Azure AI services, Exchange and Intune integrations.ERP, financial-systems, CRM, HR platform, business-intelligence or data-warehouse integrations.Security tooling and practices, including secrets management, least-privilege access, logging, monitoring and secure data transfer.Experience building AI-enabled business solutions with tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude or comparable GenAI platforms, including agentic patterns, workflow orchestration and integrations with business data and applications.Relevant Microsoft AI, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure, AWS, database, security, networking or DevOps certifications.What Success Looks LikeClients can rely on their applications and integrations for day-to-day operations, with fewer single points of failure.Existing solutions become easier for BNC engineers and client teams to understand, support and extend.New development work is practical, secure, documented and aligned with the client's business objectives.Client stakeholders receive clear advice, realistic timelines and professional communication from discovery through ongoing support.Build a long-term career with BNC.About BNCBusiness Network Consulting has supported the technology infrastructure of businesses in the Denver, Dallas and Austin markets since 1997. BNC works in a fast-paced consulting environment where team members operate independently within a structured system, build trusted client relationships and are directly recognized for their impact.At BNC, being an outward-focused, trusted advisor is as important as implementing the technology itself. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical execution with curiosity, accountability and a genuine commitment to helping clients succeed.CompensationBNC is offering the following per-hour rate ranges:Billable time towards scope work: $125 - $150 / hourAdministrative & project management time, including meetings: $100?How to ApplyPlease submit a résumé along with a brief summary of your experience with the technologies outlined above. Please also identify any technologies with which you have limited or no hands-on experience.