Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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CPI2 Fielder Sr

Company: Leidos

Location: Harker Heights, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Leidos is seeking a CPI2 Fielder Senior for a position in either Fort Cavazos, TX or Fort Campbell, KY. The role involves logistics support and fielding of CPI2 systems, working directly with the customer and managing small teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Army fielding process, coordinating office and equipment space, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience or equivalent military experience, a DoD secret security clearance, and technical understanding of TN systems. Familiarity with C2OTM systems and experience with Army logistics process are required. The pay range is $57,850.00 - $104,575.00.

Part-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: El Paso, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Customer Service Advisor

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

USAA is seeking dedicated Property & Casualty (P&C) active producer/agents for future insurance customer service opportunities in 2025. The role involves providing customer service, sales, and retention activities for USAA's Property & Casualty personal line products. The company offers a comprehensive six-month training program, fully paid licensing costs, and a signing bonus of $2,000 for new hires starting in January, February, or March 2025. USAA values honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service, and is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and best-in-class benefits.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Jan 22, 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.

Janitor

Company: Cinemark

Location: Harlingen, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Cinemark is offering a Janitor position with epic opportunities for growth and immersion in the industry. The role involves cleaning the theatre and property, ensuring a 'clean as new' standard. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanliness of all areas. The ideal candidate should be at least 18, flexible with hours, have a friendly attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills. Physical requirements include frequent bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for extended periods.

District Manager 2

Company: Sodexo

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Sodexo's Energy & Resources Segment is hiring a District (Operations) Manager for their prominent Energy & Resource portfolio. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in hard services like HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, along with a background in property asset management and familiarity with CMMS. The role involves strategic direction, operations coordination, financial management, and vendor contract negotiations. Based in Houston, TX with 75% travel across the US, Sodexo offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Land Acquisition Manager - Southern Region

Company: RWE Clean Energy

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is seeking a full-time Land Acquisition Manager for their Project Development team in the Southern Region of the United States. The role involves managing and acquiring land for renewable energy projects, developing strategic land acquisition plans, negotiating land agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of experience in land acquisition or real estate, and a strong background in renewables. Knowledge of land-use regulations, exceptional negotiation skills, and proficiency in GIS and related software are required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match. RWE Clean Energy is a leading player in the US renewables industry, with ambitious plans for expansion.

Sr. Systems Automated Test Engineer

Company: RTX

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Engineering Program Specialist - Product Design

Company: Apple

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Management Team member to manage project Bills of Materials (BOMs) from early conceptual designs to production. The role involves working with various teams, managing project workflows, processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and tracking product release status. The ideal candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, with experience in BOM creation and management in an R&D environment.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Abilene, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Line Cook

Company: Cinemark

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Cinemark is offering a Line Cook position with opportunities for career growth and immersion in the food industry. The role involves preparing quality food in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely service, and maintaining cleanliness. Essential duties include following recipes, maintaining food storage, collaborating with the server team, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is energetic, outgoing, quality-driven, and has a desire to pursue culinary career paths. Requirements include being at least 16 years old, completing food handling training, and having excellent guest service skills.

Practitioner Sales - Oil & Gas

Company: Wipro

Location: Houston, 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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