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Weekend Software Developer Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Developer, Voice & Messaging

Calgary, AB · Remote

CA$144K - CA$195K/yr

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We are currently seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our rapidly growingEngineering team. This role is for someone who is passionate about building innovative solutions and being exposed to ...

What you will do As a Manager, Software Delivery Developer, you will combine hands-on technical leadership with team management and client delivery. You will lead development workstreams, guide ...

Developer, Senior Associate

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$87K - CA$137K/yr

Bridge Cloud, Data, and AI delivery teams by providing software engineering depth, AI application developmentexperienceand enterprise-grade cloud implementation skills. * You will respondto the ...

Overview Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions business area is seeking an entry to intermediate level Software Engineer for the Algorithms (ALGO) group in developing market-leading GNSS solutions. You will ...

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions business area is seeking an entry to intermediate level Software Engineer for the Algorithms (ALGO) group in developing market-leading GNSS solutions. You will have the ...

Cloud and platform infrastructure, data services, and developer tooling * AI-assisted analytics ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent ...

Cloud and platform infrastructure, data services, and developer tooling * AI-assisted analytics ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent ...

Are you a Software Engineering or Computer Science student who is passionate about modern technology and using tools to resolve complex problems? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide ...

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Are you a Software Engineering or Computer Science student who is passionate about modern technology and using tools to resolve complex problems? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide ...

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Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (1 year term) to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Software Manager, Aerospace & Defense, this ...

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How much do weekend software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend software developer in Calgary, AB is $97,422.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend software developer?

Weekend Software Developers are professionals who work primarily on weekends to develop, test, and maintain software applications. They may work part-time, on contract, or as freelancers, often supporting companies that require continuous development or maintenance outside of standard business hours. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking flexible work schedules or supplemental income. Weekend Software Developers typically possess the same technical skills as full-time developers, including programming, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend software developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Software Developer, you need strong programming skills in relevant languages (such as Python, Java, or JavaScript), software development experience, and often at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, popular frameworks, and agile project management tools is typically expected. Excellent time management, self-motivation, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for balancing weekend work and collaborating with remote or distributed teams. These skills ensure the developer can efficiently produce high-quality code, meet deadlines, and contribute positively to project goals even outside traditional work hours.

What are the typical expectations and communication practices for a weekend software developer working with a distributed team?

Weekend Software Developers often collaborate with teams that operate across various time zones and schedules. Clear, asynchronous communication is crucial, as you may need to provide detailed status updates, document your progress, and flag any blockers for your weekday colleagues. Many teams use tools like Slack, Jira, or Trello to facilitate handovers and ensure seamless project continuity. You can expect your responsibilities to focus on feature development, bug fixes, or code reviews, with an emphasis on self-management and proactive reporting. Building strong written communication skills will help you succeed and integrate smoothly with the broader development team.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Software Developer job openings in Calgary, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,422 per year, or $46.8 per hour.

Senior GraphQL API Software Developer

atVenu

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Senior GraphQL API Software DeveloperReports To: Development Manager
About the job:
We’re looking for a Senior GraphQL API Developer to join our API team at atVenu. You’ll help shape how we design, scale, and evolve our public GraphQL API. Establishing the patterns, limits, and conventions that let it grow reliably as we expand across Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond.
As a key technical contributor, you’ll collaborate closely with product managers and development teams to design, build, and maintain robust APIs ranging from inventory control to payment transaction feeds for our enterprise customers as well as our scrappier startup users. You’ll be a hands-on leader skilled in balancing trade-offs, solving complex problems, and driving cross-team solutions. Your expertise will help shape our technical direction while mentoring other developers and championing engineering excellence.
Our Tech Stack:
  • Backend: Ruby, Rails, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, CouchDB
  • Frontend: React Native, React, JavaScript
  • Cloud Platform: AWS
  • Tools: GitHub, Sidekiq, Docker

What you’ll do:
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into pragmatic, performant technical solutions.
  • Deliver high-value projects with no direct supervision; engaging senior staff members to validate new ideas, test assumptions and provide mentorship.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and compliant APIs that can support our platform within Canada, the United States, Europe and counting.
  • Implement and enforce API security best practices, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, data validation, pagination, and protection against common vulnerabilities (e.g., injection attacks, query-cost DoS, and data leakage).
  • Design and evolve our public GraphQL schema, including a clear versioning and deprecation strategy.
  • Establish query cost/complexity analysis and depth limiting to keep the API performant and safe under load.
  • Improve resolver performance and eliminate N+1 queries through batching (e.g., dataloader) patterns.
  • Own the API consumer developer experience: documentation, predictable conventions, and clear error contracts.
  • Architect services and systems using accepted design patterns that allow for iterative, autonomous development and future scaling
  • Proactively identify technical debt before it turns into a long-term problem while balancing the effort/reward of corrective action; will encourage team to do the same.
  • Anticipate future use cases and make design decisions that minimize the cost of future changes.
  • Provide mentorship to more junior developers.

What you’ll bring:
  • Substantial experience as a software developer, with proven depth publishing and maintaining public GraphQL APIs.
  • Deep API design judgment and a willingness to be a go-to voice on GraphQL patterns and best practices, helping raise the bar across the team.
  • A strong security and compliance mindset, with awareness of geographic and data-protection considerations; payments or fintech experience is a plus.
  • Be highly adaptable, with proven ability to learn/use various programming languages; preferably with hands on Ruby on Rails experience.
  • Proven ability to trouble-shoot complex technical problems and participate in code/architecture reviews.
  • Excellent team player: able to work across teams, acting as a leader when required and managing conflict independently, with the knack of leaving everyone involved feeling heard and respected.
  • A genuine interest in the live event space, with curiosity, ownership, and a collaborative mindset.

Equal Opportunity Employer
atVenu is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected status. 
Disclaimer
The job description above is intended to set forth the general nature of the work that will be expected of the person who takes on this role. The job description is not, however, meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities required for this role. From time to time, all colleagues may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed, and the priorities within each role evolve over time based on the needs of the business. 
 

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