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Senior AEM Developer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$59.50 - $78.75/hr

Be part of a world class engineering team, and apply today! This is a full-time, fully remote ... Access to Employee Community Events, such as guest speakers, team building exercises, games ...

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Senior Game Engineer - Graphics

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Join a team of top artists, engineers, designers, and others who've joined us from prominent gaming ... Remote working if outside 40 miles of a Relevate Health Office * Travel may apply based on position

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance game developer remote in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freelance Game Developer (Remote) is a professional who designs, develops, and programs video games while working independently and remotely, typically for various clients or studios. They may be responsible for coding, creating assets, game mechanics, testing, and sometimes project management. Working remotely allows them to collaborate with teams or clients across different locations using online tools. Freelance game developers often manage their own schedules and workloads, providing flexibility but also requiring strong self-motivation and communication skills.

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To thrive as a Freelance Game Developer (Remote), you need strong programming skills (such as C++, C#, or JavaScript), game design expertise, and a solid portfolio demonstrating completed projects. Familiarity with popular game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems (e.g., Git), and knowledge of platform-specific deployment are essential technical qualifications. Exceptional communication, self-motivation, and time management skills help you collaborate with clients and teams across different locations. These competencies ensure you can efficiently deliver high-quality games while maintaining client satisfaction and meeting project deadlines.

What are some common challenges freelance game developers face when working remotely, and how can they be managed?

Freelance game developers working remotely often encounter challenges such as coordinating with clients across different time zones, managing project scope changes, and ensuring clear communication with team members. To manage these issues, it's important to establish regular check-ins, use collaborative tools like Slack or Trello, and set clear expectations regarding deliverables and deadlines. Building a routine and creating a dedicated workspace can also help maintain productivity and work-life balance.

What is the difference between Freelance Game Developer Remote vs Freelance Game Designer Remote?

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Required SkillsProgramming, coding, software developmentCreativity, storytelling, visual design
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-basedRemote, project-based
Industry UsageDevelops game mechanics, code, and softwareDesigns game concepts, levels, and user experience

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Senior AEM Developer (Remote)

Optimize Partners

New York, NY • Remote

$59.50 - $78.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Optimize Partners is looking for a Sr. AEM Developer (Back-End) who will be responsible for building and maintaining a variety of cross-functional integrations across a web ecosystem of a fast-growing Data Intelligence SaaS company. This essential role with work closely with internal stakeholders and agencies to come up with exciting and creative ways to automate and improve their web platforms. Must have recent experience with Java and Adobe Experience Manager. Be part of a world class engineering team, and apply today! This is a full-time, fully remote position.


Responsibilities of the Sr. AEM Developer:

  • Building and ensuring the stability of cross-functional integration 
  • Identifying, patching and documenting technical problems related to security, system architecture, and integrations
  • Maintaining thorough documentation and consolidation of scripts and integrations
  • Developing templates, plugins, functions, Dispatcher using Adobe Experience Manager
  • Designing and building components, templates, content fragments, and workflows using AEM as a Cloud Service (Sling, CRX, OSGI, OAK, JAVA)


Qualifications of the Sr. AEM Developer:

  • 5+ years of Backend and/or FullStack programming experience using Java
  • 2+ years of professional backend AEM development experience
  • Experience using a version control system (e.g. Bitbucket, Github, Beanstalk, etc.)
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST, Sling and SOAP in a production environment
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Comfortable with data exchange protocols, such as JSON and XML
  • Experience with building and/or applying APIs such as Sling or SOAP
  • Knowledge of administrative hosting environments such as AWS and/or WHM
  • You're an inquisitive self-starter who is eager to learn and apply new technologies to solve complex problems

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

  • Experience with building websites in WordPress and/or PHP
  • Experience developing in LAMP Stack
  • Experience with Cloud Service AEM product is a big plus. 


What to Expect if Hired:

  • Be part of a world class, diverse, web development team
  • Excellent and cost-efficient Employee Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 401K + Employer Match
  • Family Leave (includes: Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Care Giver leave)
  • Mental Health, Wellness and Employee Discount Programs
  • Access to Employee Community Events, such as guest speakers, team building exercises, games, employer sponsored Hack-a-thons and more!


Optimize Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability.

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