Temporary Python Game Developer Jobs in California

Description

As a Backend Engineer on this team, you’ll design and evolve the services that deliver those experiences. At this level, you’re the engineer others turn to when a tradeoff isn’t obvious, when a system needs to evolve faster than it can be rewritten, or when a choice made today shapes what’s possible two launches from now.

Responsibilities

* Lead technical projects, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

* Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across our stack (Python, Go, and Ruby).

* Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity in PostgreSQL and our data warehouse.

* Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.

* Drive innovation by identifying new opportunities to improve our systems and processes

Minimum Qualifications

* 7+ years of experience in backend software development.

* Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient backend systems.

* Excellent knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and software engineering principles.

* Experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

* Strong proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, or Ruby, with a willingness to work across all three.

* Extensive experience with database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL.

* Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience with a major warehouse platform.

* Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience operating distributed systems in production environments with strict availability requirements.

* Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.

* Experience with Snowflake

* Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting technical work to management and non-technical audiences.

Top Skills Details

Python

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Participate in feature discussions and provide technical input on product requirements.

Support both large-scale commercial initiatives and smaller special projects as business needs evolve.

Contribute hands-on to software development, architecture, and technical problem-solving.

Preference: Onsite/Hybrid

Must be eligible to work W2.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.