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Zynga

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Chicago, IL · On-site

$134K - $172K/yr

The Sr DevOps Engineer will design, architect, and support back-end services, develop new technologies, and optimize infrastructure for critical game components. Responsibilities : • Design ...

Zynga

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its engaging games. They are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and support back-end services, develop new technologies, and ...

Zynga

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Chicago, IL · On-site

$134K - $172K/yr

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse game portfolio that connects players worldwide. They are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and support back-end ...

teamLFG

Staff Services Engineer

$190K - $285K/yr

As a Staff Services Engineer for teamLFG, you will design and build the core services that take our ... Build and maintain production-quality backend game services * Collaborate daily with a cross ...

Netflix

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$388K - $619K/yr

Building the Backbone of Netflix Gaming Games Systems is the backend team building and operating the foundational services that power the Games Developer Platform and the infrastructure supporting ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Games Systems

$388K - $619K/yr

Building the Backbone of Netflix Gaming Games Systems is the backend team building and operating the foundational services that power the Games Developer Platform and the infrastructure supporting ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Games Systems

$388K - $619K/yr

Building the Backbone of Netflix Gaming Games Systems is the backend team building and operating the foundational services that power the Games Developer Platform and the infrastructure supporting ...

teamLFG

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$122K - $161K/yr

Build and maintain production-quality backend game orchestration services, including dynamic ... internal developer experience * Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Android & Backend

$388K - $558K/yr

... developer-friendly. * You have genuine curiosity about the game development problem space. The ... Build backend services for game discovery, user state, achievements, and session management, with a ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$388K - $558K/yr

Experience integrating 2D or 3D game assets into mobile experiences Experience building developer ... Build backend services for game discovery, user state, achievements, and session management, with a ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Android & Backend

$388K - $558K/yr

... developer-friendly. * You have genuine curiosity about the game development problem space. The ... Build backend services for game discovery, user state, achievements, and session management, with a ...

Scopely

Scopely is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join the MONOPOLY GO! Chat team in Kelowna ... MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating ...

Sleeper

Software Engineer, Backend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

As one of the fastest-growing platforms in the fantasy sports and real-money gaming space, we're ... About the Role We're looking for a Software Engineer - Backend to help us scale the core systems ...

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How much do locum backend game developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for locum backend game developer in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Locum Backend Game Developers?

Locum Backend Game Developers are professionals who temporarily fill backend development roles in game development teams, often to cover for permanent staff on leave or to support short-term projects. They focus on creating and maintaining the server-side infrastructure of games, ensuring reliable networking, data storage, and gameplay logic. Their expertise allows game studios to maintain seamless development and operation of online features, multiplayer systems, and databases. Locum developers are typically experienced and adaptable, able to quickly integrate with teams and contribute to ongoing projects.

What are some typical challenges a Locum Backend Game Developer might face when joining a new team on a temporary basis?

As a Locum Backend Game Developer, one of the main challenges is quickly adapting to the existing codebase and understanding the game's architecture within a limited timeframe. You may also encounter varying coding standards and documentation quality, which can impact onboarding. Additionally, effective communication with permanent team members is crucial to ensure seamless integration of your contributions. Proactively asking questions and leveraging onboarding resources can help ease these challenges and allow you to make a positive impact during your assignment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Locum Backend Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Locum Backend Game Developer, you need strong programming skills in languages like Java, C#, or Python, a solid understanding of server architecture, and experience with scalable backend systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), database management, and version control systems (like Git) is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you quickly integrate with new teams and projects. These skills ensure you can efficiently deliver robust backend solutions and maintain seamless game functionality during temporary assignments.
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Infographic showing various Locum Backend Game Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 21% Locum Tenens, 62% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,086 per year, or $57.7 per hour.
Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Sr DevOps Engineer - Wizard of Oz Slots

Zynga

Chicago, IL • On-site

$134K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for its diverse game portfolio. The Sr DevOps Engineer will design, architect, and support back-end services, develop new technologies, and optimize infrastructure for critical game components.
Responsibilities:
• Design, architect, and support back-end services running in AWS
• Develop, integrate, and advocate for new technologies and tools
• Load-test, benchmark and optimize infrastructure
• Define, architect, and develop features and gameplay functionality in PHP
• Maintain and develop CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Provide escalation support and infrastructure monitoring
• Follow engineering standard methodologies to ensure code quality, performance and reliability
• Work to identify and help to improve team and process inefficiencies
• Help to mentor other engineers
Qualifications:
Required:
• Degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
• 5+ Years of backend software development experience
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS
• Experience maintaining and developing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tooling
• Experience with PHP or a similar programming language
• Experience building and operating high-traffic, low-latency backend systems at scale
• Strong familiarity and experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and software methodologies
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative environment
Preferred:
• Prior game development experience (on shipped titles or live games experience)
• Experience with Chef, Terraform and/or Jenkins
• Experience in Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks
• Experience migrating monolithic architectures to distributed microservices
Company:
Zynga is a mobile game developer that creates and operates social games as live services played on the Internet. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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