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How much do weekend java jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend java in Davenport, IA is $53.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.54 and $60.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Weekend Java job?

A Weekend Java job is a part-time or contract-based role where developers work primarily on weekends to support ongoing projects, fix bugs, or develop new features. These jobs are ideal for professionals looking to earn extra income, gain experience, or contribute to projects outside their full-time work. Companies may hire Weekend Java developers to handle urgent tasks, ensure continuous development, or provide maintenance support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Java position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Weekend Java Developer, you need a strong command of Java programming, object-oriented design, and experience with databases and version control systems, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, knowledge of Agile development tools, and possibly Oracle Java certification are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, time management, and clear communication with remote or cross-functional teams help you stand out. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality software efficiently during weekend shifts, ensuring seamless handoffs and collaboration.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a Weekend Java Developer, and how is project handoff managed between weekday and weekend teams?

Weekend Java Developers generally work part-time hours on Saturdays and Sundays, focusing on project development, bug fixes, or supporting critical maintenance tasks. Clear project handoff procedures are established using detailed documentation, Jira ticket updates, or code comments, allowing weekday and weekend teams to coordinate effectively. Developers often attend virtual check-ins and collaborate through messaging or project management platforms to ensure continuity. This work structure appeals to professionals seeking flexible hours or supplemental income while contributing to ongoing software projects in a dynamic environment.

What are popular job titles related to Weekend Java jobs in Davenport, IA? For Weekend Java jobs in Davenport, IA, the most frequently searched job titles are:
IT Software Engineer

IT Software Engineer

Apex Informatics

Illinois City, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Job Title - IT Software Engineer 4
Request #74133-1
Location: Peoria, IL or Chicago office Hybrid; must go in office 2 days
Duration: 12mon, possibility to be extended
Position's Contributions to Work Group:
  • This position reports to Software Engineering Manager, as do other staff jobs in application and technical systems and programming sections.
  • Responsibilities are within functional lines with individuals assisting in new program development and/or maintenance of existing mobile, WEB, Cloud, server, computing systems.

Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer science or Electrical engineering or related field, Plus 8+ years exp
- Master Degree plus 6+ years exp

Technical Skills:
- • 8+ years or more of software development experience or at least 6 years of experience with master's degree in computer science or related field.
- • 8+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java or at least 6 years of experience in Java with master's degree in computer science or related field.
- * At least three year of experience developing in AWS: cloud formation templates, deploying ECS clusters, Lambda, Fargate, Amazon Elastic Search, S3. Strong understanding of IAM roles and policies.
- • Proven experience in following,
o Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale. Three years of experience building and developing with Cloud Technologies (such as AWS, Azure, GCP)
o Developing software applications using relational and Nosql databases.
o Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
o Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure Devops etc.
o Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
o Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
- • Strong understanding and/or experience in some of the following,
o Batch or stream processing systems such as AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Kinesis.
o Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs
o Hands on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible
o Test driven development and behavior driven development.
o Hands on experience with testing tools such as Selenium and Cucumber and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
o Datastores such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Oracle.
- • Must demonstrate solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
Soft Skills
(Required)
  • Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
  • Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
  • Resume shows a lot of front end and no back end exp, they will not qualify.
  • - If resume does not have the candidates current location of residence, they will be DQ.
  • - If candidate does not currently reside in local area but open to relocate on their dime, that needs to be clear on the resume.

Typical task breakdown:
  • Work as part of Agile team and participate in Scrum activities.
  • Competent to perform all programming, development, integration and system administration assignments without close supervision.
  • Designs, codes, tests, and debugs programs of high complexity.
  • Configuration or customization of purchased software solutions with high complexity.
  • Provides project management, programming, systems, and/or system administration leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
  • Works on more complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
  • Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be used by one or more programs, systems or in support of infrastructure component change management.
  • Develops major system modules, programs or infrastructure released based on requirements gathered from system customers.
  • Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of system components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results
  • Fully knowledgeable of programming languages appropriate to the platform supported, program design and specification development, programming logic, logic diagrams, system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, documentation standards, filedesign, storage and internal systems;
  • Performs integration tasks for in-house developed systems and/or purchased hardware and software solutions. Assists customers with documentation, training and usability efforts.

Interaction with team:
Significant interaction required with Scrum team. Interaction during all scrum ceremonies such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Retro, Demo etc. Also need to interact