Contract Jobs in Austin, TX

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Service Advisor - 2218

Company: Office Depot

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The job description is for a part-time Services Advisor at Office Depot Inc., providing total solutions to customers. The role involves building customer relationships, utilizing training, and demonstrating a passion for the brand. The job requires strong selling skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and adaptability.

Regional HR Manager - Westlake Pipe & Fittings

Company: Westlake Chemical Corporation

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 24, 2022

The job description is for a Regional Human Resources Manager at NAPCO, a Westlake company. The role involves providing operational and tactical human resources support to North American Pipe & Fittings plants, managing employee relations, and coordinating HR services.

Wireless Networks - Sales Operations Specialist - Philadelphia / Dallas

Company: Samsung Electronics

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 24, 2022

The text describes a job position at Samsung for a sales role in the wireless networks department. The role involves managing quotes, purchase orders, invoicing, billing, and sales operations for the Comcast account and other target accounts. The candidate should have experience in financial and operational management, project management, and sales. The position requires interacting with Samsung Networks management, customers, and cross-functional teams. The candidate should be able to work in an office environment and travel to Philadelphia occasionally.

Deal Specialist English-Spanish

Company: Oracle

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 23, 2022

The job description highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion at Oracle, with a focus on creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. The job requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a fast-paced and seasonal workload.

Sales Advisor - New Braunfels

Company: Office Depot

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 25, 2022

The job description for a Sales Advisor at Office Depot Inc. involves providing exceptional customer service, performing various duties, and building customer relationships. The role requires a passion for the brand and its products, as well as the ability to utilize sales principles to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction.

Digital Marketing Strategist

Company: Sabre Corporation

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 23, 2022

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider in the travel and tourism industry, seeking a Digital Strategist to manage client acquisition programs for its hospitality clients.

Azur Cloud Data Engineer

Company: Archrock

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 24, 2022

The job description is for a Cloud Data Engineer who will work on building scalable distributed data processing solutions with Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Synapse Data Warehouse. The engineer will manage data pipeline jobs, optimize existing ML jobs, and develop processes to analyze and monitor platform performance.

Application Support Analyst

Company: NRG Energy

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 23, 2022

NRG Energy is a Fortune 500 company that generates electricity and provides energy solutions to millions of customers. The company is looking for a candidate to support, design, develop, maintain and enhance their retail costing, pricing, forecasting, risk management, and reporting systems.

Hardware Engineer

Company: Optiver

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 24, 2022

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm that builds custom trading hardware systems to achieve lower latency and higher bandwidth computation. They are looking for a Hardware Engineer to accelerate network infrastructure and trading systems with custom high-speed hardware designs.

Lead, Project Manager

Company: LyondellBasell

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 23, 2022

The job description is for a Lead Pipeline Project Manager role at LyondellBasell, a leading plastics, chemicals, and refining company. The role involves managing and supporting the department to achieve agreed cost, schedule, quality, operability, and safety objectives. The job requires a strong leadership and organization skills, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a working knowledge of pipeline regulatory codes/standards and their application.

MBA Rotational Manager

Company: NRG Energy

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 23, 2022

NRG Energy is a Fortune 500 company that generates electricity and provides energy solutions. They are looking for high-potential MBA graduates to join their rotational program, which provides opportunities to work with senior leaders and develop skills in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Accountant/SEC

Company: Lucas Group

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 24, 2022

Lucas Group is partnering with a client in Houston to find a Technical Accounting Consultant. The role is full-time and in-office, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5+ years of technical accounting experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for contract tech roles by seniority?
Junior Cloud Engineer: $50–$80 per hour. Mid‑level Cloud Engineer or Full‑Stack Developer: $80–$120 per hour. Senior Cloud Engineer, Lead Data Scientist, or Senior Cybersecurity Consultant: $120–$160+ per hour, depending on region and niche skill set.
What skills and certifications do contractors need to command top rates?
Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect. DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins. Data: Python, SQL, Pandas, Scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch. Cybersecurity: CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+. Proficiency in remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Teams) and version control (Git) is also essential.
Can contract roles be fully remote and what does that entail?
Yes, many contract positions are fully remote. Contractors must secure a reliable internet connection, set up VPNs or cloud access, and align with client time zones. Some clients require occasional on‑site visits for critical integrations, but most day‑to‑day work is done via screen sharing, Slack, and cloud IDEs.
How can contract work lead to long‑term career growth?
Contract work builds a measurable portfolio: deliverables, code repositories, client testimonials, and certifications. By consistently exceeding expectations, contractors can secure repeat engagements, transition to permanent roles, or establish a lucrative freelance consulting practice. Networking through project handovers and industry events also opens doors to higher‑pay senior contracts.
What industry trends are shaping contract tech talent demand?
AI/ML model deployment on edge devices, serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions), 5G edge computing, and zero‑trust security are driving demand for specialized contractors. Additionally, the rise of remote‑first agencies and digital marketplaces (Toptal, Upwork, Hired) amplifies competition, making up‑to‑date certifications and niche skill sets critical for staying ahead.

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