Contract Jobs in Chicago, IL

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2025 Management & Sales Training Program (Madison/Rockford)

Company:

Location: Freeport, IL

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Chief Medical Officer ABD/ACA/LTSS Aetna Better Health of Illinois

Company: CVS Health

Location: Springfield, IL

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Analyst - High Yield/Leveraged Loans Public Asset Group

Company: Allstate

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Senior Tech, Engineering Services & Support (Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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2025 Management & Sales Training Program (Madison/Rockford)

Company:

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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Director, Consult Partner - SAP, Utilities

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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Clinical Data Analyst

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. A degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or a related field.

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Global Category Manager - Labor & Services

Company:

Location: Decatur, IL

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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Project Management Leadership Program

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $41-49 per hour

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Posted Feb 07, 2025

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Management & Sales Training Program

Company:

Location: Gurnee, IL

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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contract travel health savings account

Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $41-49 per hour

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Posted Feb 07, 2025

View Details Apply on healthecareers.com

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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