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What does a game server developer do?

A Game Server Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the backend server infrastructure that powers online and multiplayer video games. They ensure that game servers handle player connections, game logic, matchmaking, data storage, and real-time communication efficiently and securely. Their work is crucial for providing a smooth and enjoyable multiplayer gaming experience, managing scalability, and preventing cheating or server downtime.

What are some of the main challenges a game server developer faces when ensuring smooth online gameplay?

Game Server Developers often encounter challenges related to maintaining low-latency connections, managing large numbers of concurrent players, and ensuring server stability during peak times. They must implement efficient networking protocols, optimize server code, and quickly troubleshoot any server-side issues that impact player experience. Collaboration with client-side developers and QA teams is essential to identify and resolve cross-platform bugs, while also regularly updating the server infrastructure to handle new features and security threats.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game server developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Server Developer, you need strong programming skills (typically in languages like C++, Java, or C#), a solid understanding of networking concepts, and experience with server-side development. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), version control systems (like Git), and relevant frameworks or engines is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and clear communication help you collaborate with designers and client-side developers to deliver robust multiplayer experiences. These skills ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performance game servers that are essential for seamless online gameplay.
Infographic showing various Game Server Developer job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science and Information Technology

Ensign, KS • On-site

Ensign College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare, and teach courses in computer science and information technology according to approved curriculum.

  • Guide and mentor students through experiential learning experiences and evaluate their learning using multiple assessment methods.

  • Attend meetings and training as necessary to support teaching responsibilities.


Job description

Department: Digital Technology

Position: Adjunct Faculty (In person)

Requirements for Employment Eligibility

  • Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • Worthiness to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

  • Receive clearance from the Church Educational System Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

  • Strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

  • Commitment to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.

  • Reside in Utah and able to teach in person at our downtown Salt Lake City campus.

The Computer Science and Information Technology programs seek to hire part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) to teach various courses. Ensign College has embraced immersive instruction techniques that place a very low emphasis on lecturing. The successful candidate must view themselves as something other than a lecturer. We are looking for industry professionals with the time and flexibility to work with our students and us. They will have a solid commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.

Minimum Qualifications (for all candidates):

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Expertise in the course content area.

  • Experience developing and implementing course content in corporate strategies.

  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, administrative, organizational, and writing skills.

  • Ability to apply field-related skills to developing and advancing course content and delivery.

  • Strong desire to help others succeed in their career goals.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree preferred.

  • Proven teaching ability at the college level and an understanding of collaborative learning and competency-based instruction.

  • Expertise in a variety of technical disciplines.

Job Functions:

  • Plan, prepare, and teach an approved course curriculum that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.

  • Guide and mentor students through rigorous experiential learning experiences.

  • Evaluate student learning using multiple means of assessment.

  • Maintain a typical teaching load of one to three-semester classes as needed.

  • Attend meetings/training as necessary.

We are looking for instructors who could teach one or more of the following specialization areas:

  • Software Engineering, Game Development, and Special Topics

  • PC hardware and Help Desk basics (A+ equivalence)

  • Windows Desktop and Server environments

  • Python Programming with Flask, Request and SQL

  • Linux

  • SQL Server and Database fundamentals

  • Networking fundamentals (OSI model, Subnetting, Network + equivalence)

  • Cybersecurity Specialties:

    • Security Auditing

    • Risk Analysis

    • Penetration Testing

    • Forensics

    • Encryption

  • Cloud and Server Specialties:

  • AWS / AZURE Cloud environments

  • JavaScript with React

  • Java with Spring Boot and Spring Data/JPA

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.