Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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Service Solutions Advisor (Irving, TX)

Company: Fotona

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Fotona, a globally recognized company for its exceptional product performance and versatility in aesthetic medical and dental lasers, is seeking a Service Solutions Advisor. The role involves driving sales for extended warranties, service agreements, and maintenance plans for high-end medical equipment. The candidate will connect with a large portfolio of existing customers, monitor contracts, and provide essential support during the transition to a new ERP system. Key skills required include motivation, communication, curiosity, organization, follow-through, enthusiasm, leadership, and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Journeyman Geolocation Operator - India

Company: Leidos

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 27, 2025

S4H Disbursements Lead

Company: RTX

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Senior Procurement Specialist

Company: ADVATIX

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 26, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Procurement Specialist role in the Oil and Gas industry. The role involves strategic sourcing, cost management, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, procurement process optimization, risk management, team leadership, and mentorship. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, at least 8 years of experience in procurement with a focus on the Oil and Gas industry, and strong understanding of procurement technologies and best practices.

LeafFilter - Houston - Sales Closer

Company: Leaf Home

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Leaf Home is seeking experienced inhome sales representatives to showcase their patented Leaf Filter products and water treatment solutions. This is a 1099 position with an average of 30 hours per week. The company provides all appointments, eliminating cold calling, and the work radius is within 1 hour of Cincinnati. The lowest earning representative made $85,000 in 2024, while the highest earned $317,000. Benefits include an employee discount, flexible schedule, professional development assistance, and work-from-home opportunities. The compensation package consists of a 1099 contract, bonus opportunities, commission pay with uncapped potential, and no night shifts with weekends as needed. The work location is on the road.

Director

Company: Wipro

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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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