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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote contract game developer 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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Infographic showing various Remote Contract Game Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,471 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Full Stack Developer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Cincinnati, OH • Remote

$60 - $70/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

***U.S. Citizenship Required***

Remote Contract Opportunity

Location: Remote (East Coast time zone hours required)

Contract Length: (Initial term of 6 months)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers to join a large-scale technology team supporting a federal client. This is a remote contract opportunity working alongside a large team, which is made up of approximately 80% development, 20% DevOps. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, specific project details will be shared with qualified candidates as the process advances.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications across the full stack
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members including developers, DevOps engineers, and QA
  • Participate in an agile development environment with regular standups, sprint planning, and code reviews
  • Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code) to enhance development speed, code quality, and productivity
  • Adapt quickly to existing codebases and evolving technical requirements
  • Communicate effectively with team members across East Coast working hours

Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship required (no exceptions)
  • Strong mid-level experience in full stack development
  • Experience with the following: Angular (front-end), PHP and/or Java (back-end)
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Availability to work East Coast time zone hours
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active or previous U.S. government security clearance
  • Prior experience working on U.S. government or federal contracts
  • Familiarity with, or willingness to actively use, Claude (Anthropic's AI assistant) or similar AI coding tools as part of the development workflow
  • Experience working in fast-paced, large team environments (20+ team members)
Additional Notes
  • This role supports a confidential project; further details will be provided to qualified candidates as the process advances
  • Remote work with East Coast time zone overlap required
  • Contract duration anticipated at 6 months with potential extension

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Compensation: $60-$70 per hour

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