Oh absolutely, I've been doing it for years. The thing is, it's easier for managers if people are full time, and most tech managers are really bad at managing, so they basically never advertise for part-time. But if you send CVs to people for whom you are a really good fit and say you're only available part time, a bunch will bite. Hiring good devs is so hard now that if part-time is the only downside to hiring you, you can find work. It's usually easier if you are willing to be a contractor, but I've also been an 80% time employee twice now.
You also need to try the right kinds of places. Small shops, startups that are cash constrained, consultancies or agencies with variable amounts of work, bootstrapped companies, and tech enabled service companies are all good fits. Big VC funded companies spending other people's money, not so much. Just plan on sending out tons of applications and you'll find some.
You also need to try the right kinds of places. Small shops, startups that are cash constrained, consultancies or agencies with variable amounts of work, bootstrapped companies, and tech enabled service companies are all good fits. Big VC funded companies spending other people's money, not so much. Just plan on sending out tons of applications and you'll find some.