Contract Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Account Manager

Company: AXA Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 26, 2024

The job position involves developing strong relationships with existing clients, coordinating with sales leads and internal support teams, and ensuring services align with client specifications. The role requires upselling and cross-selling opportunities, monitoring financial results, and participating in internal project discussions. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, 5-7 years of experience in claims or healthcare, and proficiency in English and Spanish. AXA Partners US offers competitive compensation, bonuses, leave, insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, education reimbursement, and a hybrid work model. The company is a global leader in insurance and asset management, committed to empowering people to live better lives.

Government, Healthcare Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2024

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Government, Healthcare Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Commercial Banking Innovation & Products and Shared Services Legal. The role involves providing transactional and strategic legal support to the firm's Government, Healthcare, Higher Education and Not-for-Profit (GHHN) businesses. The successful candidate will draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of documentation and transactional support structures, review and respond to various solicitation documents, assist with projects and initiatives, and keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years post-admission practicing experience, JD or educational equivalent, transactional experience with heavy contract negotiation skills, and experience in delivery of core banking products and services for commercial clients. Familiarity with banking law, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 4 and 4A, and financial services laws and regulations is required. The role offers opportunities for career growth, skill development, and significant impact in the financial industry.

Pricing Manager

Company: Bank of Montreal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2024

The job description is for a pricing analyst who will work with sales teams to set and adjust prices based on statistical models and customer psychology. The role requires strong analytical experience, communication skills, and ability to work independently.

MidCorp Account Engineer

Company: Allianz

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 04, 2024

Allianz Commercial is seeking an Account Engineer - MidCorp for a remote position in the Midwest states. The role involves providing loss control expertise, supporting underwriting in risk selection, and managing assigned accounts. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of loss prevention engineering experience, a degree in engineering or Environmental Health and Safety, and expertise in business sectors like property, general liability, auto, and workers compensation. The annualized base pay range is $92,591 to $175,255, with additional benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Senior Deal Specialist

Company: Bank of Montreal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2024

The job description is for a loan closing and portfolio monitoring support role in a professional and timely manner. The job requires providing exceptional customer service, addressing complex customer requests, and developing solutions based on business strategy and stakeholder needs.

VP - Financial Reporting and Accounting

Company: MSCI Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 27, 2024

The job posting at MSCI offers a highly visible role with significant leadership opportunities. The successful candidate will manage financial and management reporting, accounting, and analysis related to subscription revenues. Key responsibilities include providing reporting and forecasting support, leading special projects, and ensuring high-quality technical and operational monitoring. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a degree in the field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and PowerBI is expected. MSCI offers a competitive salary, benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

GBS IT Senior Helpdesk Analyst

Company: ENGIE North America

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 26, 2024

This is a one-year contract position with ENGIE, located in Chicago, IL. The role involves responding to internal customer calls, resolving technical problems, coordinating with users for computing needs, managing root cause analysis, and assisting in developing help desk processes. The job requires a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in servicing/supporting personal computers and networks, and technical degree or certificates in computer hardware and network fields. The role involves daily attendance at a worksite and compliance with ENGIE's COVID vaccination, ethics, and safety policies.

Talent Sourcer (Contract)

Company: Feastables

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 01, 2024

Feastables, backed by MrBeast, aims to become the go-to snacking brand by offering diverse, high-quality products and engaging experiences. They seek a contract Talent Sourcer with 1-2 years of recruiting experience, proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role involves managing candidate pipelines, building LinkedIn projects, assisting with interviews, and collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers.

Design Engineer

Company: Belcan

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted May 26, 2024

Belcan is seeking a Design Engineer for a contract position in Mossville, IL. The role involves managing the ECM field return process, including tracking returns, conducting initial analysis, and updating data. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electronics/computer engineering with 5-7 years of experience. Key responsibilities include applying principles of computer science to software and systems design, analyzing user needs, and modifying databases. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical/health benefits, on-the-job training, life insurance, disability insurance, and a referral program. Belcan values its employees, promoting a culture of dignity, inclusion, respect, and recognition.

Project Control Analyst II

Company: Gogo Business Aviation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 31, 2024

The job posting is for a Project Control Analyst position at Gogo Business Aviation. The role involves supporting North America's Air to Ground network and teams, managing various work efforts, and providing regular status reports. The job requires excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced knowledge of Excel and other MS Office Suite products, and a deep knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)

Company: OCC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 26, 2024

The Associate Principal, SDET, will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing automation test plans, writing code against software platforms, estimating testing efforts, analyzing and communicating test results, defect tracking, and participating in day-to-day acceptance test activities. They will also contribute to the company's performance and scalability testing efforts. The role involves providing leadership to other SDETs within the team and organization, collaborating on complex projects, and continuously improving oneself and others. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field, 4+ years of technical experience building automated solutions within regulated industries, and 1+ years of leadership or senior role experience on cross-functional engineering teams. Proficiency in automated testing types, experience with leading industry standards tools and frameworks, and deep analytical skills are required. The OCC offers a highly collaborative and supportive environment with a hybrid work environment, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, technology stipend, generous PTO, and competitive health benefits.

Manager, Market Analytics

Company: ENGIE North America

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 26, 2024

The job posting is for a Manager of Market Analytics at ENGIE, focusing on advancing Distributed Solar and Storage projects. The role involves developing and maintaining revenue forecasts, supporting market strategy, and enabling new market entry. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields, with at least seven years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM tools are required. The role offers a competitive salary range of $128,400 - $196,765 USD annually, with additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. ENGIE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the role is eligible for a hybrid work policy with up to 10% domestic travel.

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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