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Weekend Application Developer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

CYNET SYSTEMS

Application Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$37 - $55/hr

Azure DevOps. Education and Experience: * 3-5 years of experience in application development. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Health ...

Aquaamerica

Application Developer II

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

The Application Developer II is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining application solutions that support business operations. This role operates with moderate supervision and is ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Application Developer II

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$51 - $60/hr

Qualification And Education: * 3+ years of experience in application development or data engineering. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Plan

USM

SR APPLICATION DEVELOPER - PEGA Remote

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$93K - $128K/yr

Job Title: SR APPLICATION DEVELOPER - PEGA Location: Remote Duration: Full Time Primary Skills: Pega Required skills: Responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing ...

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How much do weekend application developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend application developer in Pittsburgh, PA is $51.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.06 and $58.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend application developer?

Weekend Application Developers are software professionals who focus on designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications during weekends or outside standard business hours. These roles are often filled by individuals who support ongoing projects, address urgent technical issues, or contribute to development tasks that require off-hours attention. Employers may hire weekend developers to ensure continuous progress on projects, minimize downtime, or provide 24/7 support for critical systems. This position typically requires strong programming skills, familiarity with development tools, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend application developer?

To thrive as a Weekend Application Developer, you need proficiency in programming languages (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), software development principles, and a relevant degree or coding certifications. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and development frameworks is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, time management, and effective remote communication are essential soft skills. These skills enable you to efficiently deliver high-quality software solutions while collaborating with teams or clients in a condensed weekend timeframe.

What are the common challenges faced by weekend application developers, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Application Developers often face the challenge of limited collaboration with full-time team members, since much of the team may not be available during weekends. To address this, clear communication and thorough documentation are essential, ensuring that work transitions smoothly between shifts. Additionally, weekend developers may need to be more self-sufficient, managing issues independently and coordinating progress updates for handoffs. Regular check-ins with the weekday team and using collaborative tools can help bridge any gaps and maintain project momentum.

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Front End Application Developer

Pittsburgh, PA

Futurewave Systems
51 - 200 employees
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Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique, STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are a GLOBAL NETWORK of proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies. 

Job Description

Our client's Prototype and Design group is looking for a Front End Application Developer to partner with us on a per project basis. We're a fast-growing, collaborative team looking for someone with a blend of front-end skills, to work with our Design and Development Team.

Skills & Requirements

The Basics:

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience
  • 4+ years developing JavaScript heavy applications
  • Extreme focus on usability, UI design and performance
  • Experience with consuming web APIs
  • Experience in agile development or scrum
Qualifications

Required:

  • Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS 3.0/XHTML and JavaScript
  • Knowledge of AngularJS
  • Knowledge of CSS Preprocessors e.g Less / Sass
  • Knowledge of GIT version control system
  • Experience with responsive design, mobile-first, and gestural interfaces
  • Experience dealing with cross-browser compliant front-end code (IE8/9/10/FF/Webkit)
  • Comfortable working solo and in team-based environments
  • Keeping up-to-date with the Web Dev community, HTML5, and CSS 3.0
  • Event based asynchronous programming, promises
  • Mocha, Karma or other testing frameworks

Other unessential technologies we'd love for you to know:

  • GRUNT - Taskrunner for production deployments
  • Experience with Bower, NodeJS, and BackboneJS
  • Internationalization and localization
  • Understanding SaaS applications
  • Bootstrap or theme development
  • Basic understanding/Interest in User Experience and Interaction Design
  • Please Note: Candidates will NOT be considered without submission of code samples with the application

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