Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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Bartender

Company: Cinemark

Location: Southlake, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cinemark is offering a Server - Beer and Wine position with epic opportunities for career growth. The role involves guiding guests to order food and beverages, enhancing the movie-going experience, and cross-training in various roles. Responsibilities include greeting guests, having full knowledge of menu items, accurately recording orders, verifying age for alcohol transactions, and maintaining cleanliness. Requirements include proof of age, food handling training, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, excellent guest service, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: Greenville, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Strategic Account Manager

Company: Lowe's Home Improvement

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job posting is for a role responsible for driving sales and growth of national accounts, focusing on strategic partnerships and customer lifetime value. Key responsibilities include leading strategic account planning, understanding customer goals and pain points, building relationships with decision-makers, and executing contract renewals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, 3-5 years of relevant sales experience, and proficiency in CRM software, pipeline management, and Microsoft Office. The role involves attending trade associations and meetings, and the pay range is $81,200.00 - $135,400.00 annually.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Amarillo, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cinemark is offering a Server - Beer and Wine position with epic opportunities for career growth. The role involves guiding guests to order food and beverages, enhancing the movie-going experience, and cross-training in various roles. Responsibilities include greeting guests, having full knowledge of menu items, accurately recording orders, verifying age for alcohol transactions, and maintaining cleanliness. Requirements include proof of age, food handling training, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, excellent guest service, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

General Manager, Northwest ISD

Company: Aramark

Location: Westlake, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Aramark Student Nutrition is seeking a General Manager to oversee multiple contracted services for a client, typically generating $15M in revenue. The role involves planning, managing, and guiding operations to meet financial goals and client objectives. The General Manager will lead a team, manage client and community relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations and Aramark's standards. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, prior K-12/Student Nutrition experience, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality. The role may involve physical demands and require uniforms or PPE.

Registered Nurse RN Quality Director South Texas

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: McAllen, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Director of Quality - South Texas for DNG services. The role involves supervising, evaluating, and directing the Optimal Care / Utilization and Quality Management process. The director will ensure compliance with WellMed expectations, manage Clinical Quality Consultants (DNG), and drive consistency, efficient processes, and best practices. Key responsibilities include developing quality CQI initiatives, recommending remediation plans, and creating tools and databases. The role requires a Registered Nurse with a current unrestricted compact license, 3+ years of medical or hospital-based nursing experience, and 3+ years of HEDIS/STAR experience. The salary range is $89,800 to $176,700 annually.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Allen, TX

Posted Jan 23, 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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