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Actuarial Analyst II

Company: Safe-Guard Products International

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 05, 2023

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Experience with modeling software (R, EMB, Earnix, etc.) Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service. Prior insurance or auto industry experience, management/strategy consulting experience, or prior work as a business, financial, or operational analyst desired. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. Job Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics/Decision Science, Mathematics, or related analytical field of study. About Safe-Guard Products International: Safe-Guard Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. Accurately and quickly fulfill reporting/information requests from Executives, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Claims and clients as needed. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada. In nearly thirty years, we have grown to power a client roster of over 50 leading protection brands and protect over 16 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts.

Manager, Finance & Accounting

Company: Procare Solutions

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Nov 29, 2023

Candidates must be willing and able to work from our Atlanta, GA office a few days a week. What You’ll Do Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Oversee the operations of the ChildPlus accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives Oversee the ChildPlus accounting operations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures. Excellent comprehensive benefits packages including: medical, dental, & vision plans- choose the plan best for you HSA option with employer contributions of $50/month Vacation time, holidays, sick days, volunteer & personal days 401K Plan with employer match and immediate vesting Medical, Dependent Care, and Transportation FSA Plans Paid Parental Leave Company paid Short and Long-Term disability and Life Insurance RTD EcoPass for all Denver employees Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/year and continued Professional Development Free access to our Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 live support Casual workplace environment Some meals provided Voluntary Pet Insurance Prime downtown location close to restaurants and entertainment Promote from within- excellent career paths Location This position is based in our Atlanta, GA office. Ensure that ChildPlus’ accounts payable are paid in a timely manner Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on ChildPlus’ accounts payable Ensure that ChildPlus’ accounts receivable are collected promptly Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed Understand and maintain the chart of accounts in relation to Parent Company Maintain an orderly accounting filing system Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions Issue timely and complete financial statements Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics Prepare and issue necessary ELT and BoD financial supporting documents Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings Requirements Our Ideal Candidate will have… Highly organized and detail oriented Consistently accurate and thorough Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously Leadership skills - Manage staff as appropriate Understanding and ability to work within Business Unit CRM (HubSpot) and Parent company accounting ERP system (NetSuite) to support the BU and Parent company’s future growth Assist the GM in preparing annual forecasts, annual budgets, and operating plans Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with customers and other employees Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or business administration, or equivalent business experience. This person will be responsible for the accounting operations of the Business Unit which will include financial reports, records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the ChildPlus accounting department, monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce financial reports and statements and establish/follow proper accounting methods and policies. We are currently in a flexible hybrid in-office/remote working model based on business needs. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, ChildPlus Software’s goal is to simplify the day-to-day challenges of Head Start and early education operations with outstanding software, service, and support. A little about the role… As the Manager of Finance and Accounting, this person will be the financial lead of the Business Unit, acting as the General Manager’s FP&A expert. 5+ years of progressively responsible experience for a company or division of a large corporation Understanding of SaaS business model and recurring revenue Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations Relevant certifications preferred Benefits Why Procare?

NPI Engineer

Company: Cognosos

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 01, 2023

Job Responsibilities: Drive industrialization phase for new product launches, design package release, pilot/PVT builds and production planning with contract manufacturers and key suppliers. Refine product return (RMA) processes, root cause analysis, develop repair procedures and train technicians, and manage monthly reporting Provide sustaining engineering as required Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities Manage contract manufacturers and key suppliers as required ERP Implementation support Support logistic needs with requirements analysis, process development Please note: this is an in-office position and you will be expected to work from our Atlanta office at least four days a week. Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years experience working with electronic products in a design or production environment, wireless product experience is desired Competence and experience with electronic assembly and test processes Awareness of design phase processes and selection of electronic and mechanical components, and vendors Familiarity with DFM, quality control processes and statistical process control (yellow/green/black belt a plus) Able to independently lead discussion with 3rd party vendors and suppliers Experience with lifecycle management processes such as ECR and ECO (Arena Solutions preferred) Competent writing Python for data analysis, API control or equipment control Advanced user of Excel or similar tools for technical and business analysis Strong user of Microsoft office tools or equivalent Experience using an ERP system desired Working knowledge of accounting related processes for purchasing and inventory BS Engineering Benefits and Perks: We are pleased to offer: Competitive salaries Unlimited vacation so you can rest and recharge Full benefits program (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance) Paid parking at our Atlanta office Opportunity for equity participation Volunteer opportunities Weekly catered lunches Whether it’s virtual happy hours, company-wide contests or quarterly cultural outings, we are always looking for ways to keep our employees happy and engaged with their teammates. In addition, this role will manage projects to improve return and repair processes, provide sustaining engineering support, and execute projects with internal and external partners to advance Cognosos’ growth. This role is multi-faceted, and is perfect for a technically skilled person with a business mindset, who enjoys working across all departments to make the business run. Work closely with design engineering and production teams to review product manufacturability/DFM Monitor production yield and ensure product quality goals are met Review and implement change orders (ECR/ECO) Develop production and provisioning processes and tools for all fulfillment activities. This role is critical to Cognosos’ growth, as the NPI Engineer will drive our product industrialization process to release high quality, manufacturable products with contract manufacturers and internal production teams. The NPI engineer will create and implement new systems to optimize operational processes across the company, and scale delivery with quality and efficiency. We are seeking a NPI Engineer to join our Operations team. Our lightweight, flexible and scalable platform deploys quickly both indoors and outdoors, delivering an unparalleled combination of price and performance across a variety of industries including automotive, logistics, and healthcare.

Senior Data Architect

Company: Presidio

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 08, 2023

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Presidio operates in 40+ US offices and offices in Ireland, London, Singapore, and India. State Employment Services, please provide priority referrals to [email protected]. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Presidio is a trusted strategic advisor with a flexible full life cycle model of professional, managed, and support and staffing services to help execute, secure, operationalize and maintain technology solutions. Highly skilled teams of engineers and solutions architects with deep expertise across cloud, security, networking and modern data center infrastructure help customers acquire, deploy and operate technology that delivers impactful business outcomes. 5+ Strong work experience on AWS Data Analytics stack - EMR, Redshift, Kinesis/managed Kafka, Glue ***** ABOUT PRESIDIO Presidio is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the highest levels and has strengthened its drive to build and drive systemic DE&I change process across all levels of the organization. Any candidate information received from any Agency/3rd Party will be considered a gift and property of Presidio, unless the Agency/3rd Party is an Authorized Vendor of Presidio with an up-to-date Presidio Contract in hand signed by Presidio Talent Acquisition. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Company: Reibus International

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 16, 2023

That is why Reibus. https://www.reibus.com/careers It is our culture. A PLACE THAT LETS YOU BE YOU. Lighthouse Leadership: We ask our leaders to live in the place of need, stand tall, shine a light, and be a home. The “Not-An-Employee Handbook:” Our 4-page preamble to working at Reibus is straightforward, and if you’re the right fit, inspiring. We solve real problems for our customers. Excellent negotiation skills, business judgment, and the ability to give practical, actionable advice. Diversity at Reibus isn’t about checking a box or maintaining a corporate image. We create an amazing place to work for our people.

Data Analysis Manager

Company: Safe-Guard Products International

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Nov 25, 2023

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management, IT management, and business analysis to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team, promoting a positive and supportive work environment. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. Job Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) Proven experience (5 years) in a data analysis role, with a focus on managerial responsibilities Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Postgres SQL, Snowflake) and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) 1-2 years of proven experience in managing people, preferably in an IT or Transactions Business Process environment Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate a team Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Close attention to detail with an emphasis on data accuracy Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a solution-oriented approach to driving process improvements and operational efficiencies In-depth knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques Familiarity with rates and forms management within the insurance industry is a plus Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines Must be authorized to work in the U.S Must be able to successfully pass a background check Job Preferences: Experience within Automotive, Insurance, Legal, Banking or Financial Industry preferred Six Sigma Certification Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account 401(k) Plan with Company Match Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Company-paid Life Insurance Paid Holidays and Vacation Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs Paid Community Service Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Ongoing Training & Personal Development And More! About Safe-Guard Products International: Safe-Guard Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. Identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data, providing actionable recommendations to support business decision-making. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada. Utilize SQL abilities to extract and analyze data, provide insights and validate project quality.

Senior Google Cloud Java Engineer

Company: Third Eye Software

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 01, 2023

Nice to have: Familiarity with Python 3.8+, Flask, Airflow, Google Pub/Sub, SFTP, etc. Strong SQL skills, including expertise in partitions, aggregations, DDL migrations, and performance optimizations. Active participation in Agile processes, including Iteration Planning, Story grooming, iterative deployments, Value-vs-effort matrix assessments, parallel work streams, pairing, and PR review processes. We believe in integrity, insight, and innovation, and we strive to create a culture that embodies these values. Expertise in deployment processes, including back-out planning, AB Testing, zero downtime deployments, validation planning, and rapid recovery. Proven experience in designing distributed systems with a focus on high availability, transactions, idempotency, retries, and robust logging, monitoring, and alerting. Hourly rate during contract: ~$65 to $75/hr Estimated annual salary once converted $130,000 - $160,000+ benefits, bonus, stock Benefits Comprehensive medical / dental / vision insurance options (50% employer-paid premiums) 401K option (after 1 year of employment) Profit sharing Professional development and training opportunities Fully remote / Employer-provided equipment Third Eye Software is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with GCP, including Kubernetes (deployments, errors, logging), BigQuery (DDL, DML, permissions), and Load Balancing/Health Checks. Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions (or equivalent), Docker, and experience in Build, Test, and Security Scanning. Strong understanding and application of Restful design principles, encompassing HTTP methods, URL naming conventions, and effective error code management.

Sr Manager, Product Design & UX

Company: Papa John's

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Nov 26, 2023

The candidate is responsible for leading digital product user research, design, wireframes, prototypes, and content management for papajohns.com, mobile apps and our supporting digital assets. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned) Deliver on Papa John's overall UX strategy and vision for a world-class digital experience, ensuring that it is tightly aligned with our brand and product strategies Refine and implement a comprehensive design system strategy and pattern library that aligns with Papa John's Visual ID, business strategy, and customer experience visions Translate the strategy and vision into an actionable roadmap in collaboration with cross-functional partners Identify and establish a measurement plan for design system KPIs to track and continually improve design system ROI Understand Papa John's customer segments and represent their needs and voice in the user experience design process Implement a design review process including weekly review of all designs created by the UX team and outside vendors to ensure usability and achievement of business goals Design and lead user testing and usability research online, effectively managing internal and external resources to deliver insights and actionable results; facilitate communication and share out of results and provide recommendations to product and business stakeholders Foster a culture of design thinking, continuous learning, and constructive design critique Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and pain points in the design process and implement strategies to overcome them Refine and maintain design tools, software, and infrastructure, ensuring they are up-to-date, accessible, secure, and well-documented Define and facilitate stakeholder alignment on design system governance and contribution processes, roles, feedback methods, and decisioning criteria to ensure the design system delivers consistent, seamless experiences while meeting stakeholder needs Conduct regular design audits, reviews, and support usability testing to identify areas for improvement and maintain design system integrity Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. See terms & conditions for site use. If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place. The candidate will re-imagine and advocate a design-forward, consistent, and intuitive user experience across all digital experiences. Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please click on the following PDF. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! This candidate will lead a team of product designers and will be accountable for building Papa Johns' sales and brand equity through our digital channels, including papajohns.com, mobile apps, and Aggregator partnerships.

Account Executive - Colombia and Mexico

Company: RELEX Solutions

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 09, 2023

RELEX is trusted by leading brands including Obramax, PriceSmart, JOKR, and Titán, and has offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. We believe in actions, not words, regarding diverse hiring and employment practices. Team Player: Open-minded, hands-on, team-oriented and down to earth communicator. RELEX Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Self-Starter: The candidate must be independent, resourceful, adaptable and achievement-oriented. Good Communicator: Excellent communications skills demonstrated in customer interactions, proposals and sales communications, internal updates and sales operations reporting in Salesforce.com. Within our platforms, we have the power and potential to increase adaptability, efficiency and sustainability in the consumer goods and retail value chain. We champion and benefit from global diversity. We take DE&I seriously. RELEX customers experience high ROI, and we align our solution and sales model to this.

Senior Network Engineer (GA)

Company: Presidio

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 03, 2023

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Presidio operates in 40+ US offices and offices in Ireland, London, Singapore, and India. State Employment Services, please provide priority referrals to [email protected]. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Presidio is a trusted strategic advisor with a flexible full life cycle model of professional, managed, and support and staffing services to help execute, secure, operationalize and maintain technology solutions. SD-WAN - Must have experience with one or more of the following SD-WAN technologies (Viptela, Silverpeak, VeloCloud, Fortinet, Cloudgenix) Experienced expert with one or more NGFW/VPNs (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate) Must be able to travel to client locations outside the State of GA on occasion as needed Additional Desired Skills: Preferred an active CCIE Certification or equivalent experience SDDC - Experience with one or more of the following SDDC (Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, Arista CloudVision) Hybrid & public cloud networking - Experience with one or more of the following Hybrid & public cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google, Aviatrix) Load balancers (F5, NetScaler, Avi, NGINX) Wifi - Experienced with Deployment (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba), Configuration, tuning, and Surveying tools (Ekahau) Strong knowledge of network design and applications, including designing IP addressing Familiarity with network programming & automation (APIs, Scripting, PYTHON, JSON, Ansible, Postman) is strongly desired. Highly skilled teams of engineers and solutions architects with deep expertise across cloud, security, networking and modern data center infrastructure help customers acquire, deploy and operate technology that delivers impactful business outcomes. Deliver Billable Consulting engagements including activities such as: Performing Assessments, including Architecture Assessments, Design Assessments, and Engineering / Configuration Assessments. Collaborate well as part of a multi-functional team with Sales, Pre-Sales, Project Management and other delivery/engineering resources Required Skills: Hands-on network and security experience designing, implementation and optimizing complex environments Possess leadership capabilities to lead design discussions, propose out of the box solutions, govern industry best practices, provide guidance to customer, as well as on site engineering team Experienced expert with complex multi-protocol routing and switching solutions (Cisco) Deep expertise with network discovery, EoX, best practices analysis, capacity analysis and overall network architecture review. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Senior DevOps Engineer - GCP

Company: Third Eye Software

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 03, 2023

Certification: Google Cloud Platform certification (e.g., Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect). Ansible Familiarity: Familiarity with Ansible for automated software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment is considered advantageous. Nice-to-Have: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Estimated annual salary: $110,000 - $140,000 Benefits Comprehensive medical / dental / vision insurance options (50% employer-paid premiums) 401K option (after 1 year of employment) Profit sharing Professional development and training opportunities Fully remote / Employer-provided equipment Third Eye Software is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agile/Scrum Environment: Work efficiently in an Agile/Scrum development environment, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables. Collaboration: Demonstrate excellent communication skills, facilitating effective interaction with leadership and cross-functional team members. Requirements The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), showcasing expertise in Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and IAM. CI/CD Implementation: Exhibit solid experience in implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and workflows, seamlessly integrating them with GCP services. Problem-solving: Showcase demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to finding innovative solutions. Strong proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management within the GCP ecosystem, along with robust coding skills, is a prerequisite.

VP Revenue Management

Company: Papa John's

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Dec 14, 2023

Dissect, communicate, and drive actionable insights around demand / channel optimization across DTC, franchise, and third-party aggregators. Oversee the development of robust sales forecasting models annually, utilizing historical data, market trends, and operational insights to provide accurate and actionable forecasts Build an analytics capability to include gathering historical data, implementing data capture processes, and establishing consistent performance KPIs across revenue driving initiatives Develop an insights engine that can provide on-demand visibility across the menu in terms of sales forecasting, pricing / promotions modeling and results, consumer trends, etc. Identify what segment, geo/currency, channel pricing and discounting framework and rule gates should be, and what are the pricing curves. Manage the marketing department budget effectively, allocating resources to meet department goals and priorities. If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place. See terms & conditions for site use. Identify the right buying approach to simplify, and best help their customers start, and expand, their journey with Papa Johns. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Understand how to price new products and limited time offers/promotions Conduct regular competitive analysis to identify market trends, emerging opportunities, and threats, providing strategic recommendations to stay ahead of the competition. For more information please click on the following PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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