Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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Customer Experience Data Analyst

Company: Hinge

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Customer Experience Data Analyst role at Match Group involves analyzing data to provide actionable insights and tell compelling stories to senior management. The ideal candidate should have a background in business, data science, or related fields, with 2+ years of experience in customer service and analytics. They will create and validate analytics for new CX/feature business cases, monitor competitor trends, and liaise with functional partners. The role also involves creating reports, escalating concerns, and being an agent of change for legacy practices. Match Group offers a positive work environment with a focus on diversity, including benefits like annual training budget, 401k matching, parental leave, and company events.

Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: McAllen, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

SAP Security Consultant

Company: Accenture

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Accenture is seeking experienced Platform Security professionals to join their team. The role involves developing and delivering security solutions, including design and implementation of Oracle application Security Roles, Segregation of Duties Analysis Rules, Security Role Provisioning solutions, Security Workflow, Security Analytics, Enterprise GRC Solutions, Automated External Application Scanning, and Automated Source Code Analysis. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in SAP S/4, ECC 7.0/6.0 environments, creating technical documentation, and SAP S/4 Hana, Fiori and Hana DB security experience. Responsibilities include contributing to a strong client relationship, understanding engagement in relation to the client's business, configuring security in SAP S/4 or ECC to meet unique client security requirements, and conducting security and continuity assessments. Accenture is committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers a team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Mansfield, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Insurance Claims Completion Associate

Company: Accenture

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Accenture, a global professional services firm, is seeking a Claims Completion Associate for a large Group Insurance Business contract. The role involves processing Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, assessing and analyzing claims, and making appropriate decisions based on client standards. The associate will communicate with various stakeholders, obtain missing information, and provide exceptional customer service. Basic qualifications include 1 year of customer service and insurance claims processing experience. Preferred qualifications include experience in disability insurance and strong MS applications skills.

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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