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Weekend Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Guest Group and Weekend Programming * Develop and oversee programs for guest groups and weekend retreats, including team-building, recreation, and adventure activities * Train staff and coordinate ...

We're looking for a Developer Relations Engineer to help define how developers discover, learn, build, and scale on Nscale's AI infrastructure platform. This role will support the global developer ...

Staff Software Developer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Take actual breaks and vacations - no off-hours or weekend work except when the app experiences ... Experience shaping engineering patterns and conventions * Strong communication and cross-functional ...

About the Role As Developer Relations at Anthropic, you will help developers discover, onboard, and get the most out of Claude Code, Claude Tag, and future developer products. This role is pivotal in ...

Developer Experience Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$198K - $335K/yr

About the Team The Developer Experience team at OpenAI has a singular focus: empowering developers globally. Our mission is to provide every developer and startup on the planet with the most ...

About the Role As Developer Relations at Anthropic, you will help developers discover, onboard, and get the most out of Claude Code, Claude Tag, and future developer products. This role is pivotal in ...

Developer Relations Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$125K - $180K/yr

Runpod is the AI Developer Cloud. More than one million developers, from indie researchers to teams running frontier models in production, use Runpod to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and ...

Guest Group and Weekend Programming * Develop and oversee programs for guest groups and weekend retreats, including team-building, recreation, and adventure activities * Train staff and coordinate ...

We are looking for a Developer Relations Engineer who will become the face of Runware within the developer community -- especially across events, hackathons, meetups, and conferences. This role is ...

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How much do weekend developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend developer in California is $73,453.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,314.00 and $108,204.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend developer?

A Weekend Developer job typically involves working as a software developer on weekends, either as a part-time role, freelance work, or a side project. These roles can include maintaining existing code, developing new features, or supporting system operations outside regular business hours. Companies may hire Weekend Developers to ensure continuous development, provide support, or meet deadlines. This role is ideal for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain experience, or contribute to open-source or personal projects while managing other weekday commitments.

What does a weekend developer do?

Weekend Developers usually work part-time hours, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, either to support project deadlines or to accommodate business operations outside standard workweeks. Their responsibilities often involve handling specific tasks such as coding new features, addressing bugs, or deploying updates, with workflows managed through collaborative tools like Slack, Jira, or Trello. Most communication and project updates happen asynchronously to align with team members in different time zones or working weekdays. This arrangement allows Weekend Developers to contribute meaningfully to team goals while maintaining flexibility, though it requires diligent self-organization and proactive communication.

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

A Weekend Developer should possess strong programming skills, knowledge of web or software development frameworks, and relevant educational or work experience. Familiarity with source control tools like Git, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and common project management systems is typically required. Excellent time management, self-motivation, and effective communication stand out as valuable soft skills. These abilities are vital for balancing limited weekend hours with delivering high-quality results and collaborating with teammates remotely.

What are the most commonly searched types of Developer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Developer jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Weekend Developer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Weekend Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Weekend Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,453 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Slate Developer

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

$171K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position requires candidates to submit a Resume and Cover Letter in addition to the UCLA Application. This position is variable, up to 100% time, and actual hours may fluctuate week to week based on workload. Part-time schedule (below 100% time) available upon request.
Department Summary
The Division of Graduate Education is redefining how UCLA supports graduate students by building smarter systems, reducing administrative burden, and creating more equitable and efficient pathways for funding, academic progress, and success. As a campus-serving division, DGE partners with faculty, school leadership, and central administrative units to modernize policies, streamline processes, and use data and technology to improve both service delivery and student outcomes. The division supports more than 12,000 master's, doctoral, and professional students across UCLA's schools and divisions and plays a key role in advancing the university's academic mission, research enterprise, and commitment to equity.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Technology, Division of Graduate Education, the Technolutions Slate Developer supports UCLA Graduate Admissions by designing, developing, and maintaining Slate-based solutions across applicant portals, data structures, Reader workflows, and communication delivery. This role focuses on building scalable datasets and queries, developing dynamic portals, and configuring Reader and Deliver to support complex graduate admissions processes. The position partners closely with admissions staff, academic departments, and IT to translate functional requirements into robust Slate configurations that enhance the applicant and reviewer experience.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
  • Technolutions Slate CRM 2+ years of hands-on experience with Technolutions Slate CRM in a technical or developer role (Required)
  • Strong experience with Slate queries, datasets, and Configurable Joins, Slate Reader and Deliver configuration, Portal development using Liquid Markup, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Required)
  • Solid understanding of relational data structures and data modeling (Required)
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions (Required)
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills (Required)
  • Experience in graduate admissions or higher education CRM environments (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with UCLA systems and data architecture (Preferred)
  • Experience designing complex Reader workflows across multiple programs (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of email deliverability best practices and communication strategy (Preferred)
  • Experience with APIs, scripting, or automation (Python, PowerShell) (Preferred)
  • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) (Preferred)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience (Required)

  • Special Conditions for Employment
  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. (Required)

  • Schedule
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered
    TX-Systemwide Technical
    Complete Position Description
    https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Applications%20Programmer%203%20TX%20(TBD_941410)