Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Lake City, Florida

Posted Aug 06, 2025

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Company: Southcoast Health

Location: New Bedford & Fall River, MA

Posted Aug 07, 2025

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Senior Accountant (Bilingual in Mandarin)

Company: MenuSifu Inc.

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 06, 2025

▪* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent field experience required. ▪ *Prepare and analyze financial statements (income statements,…

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ESL Teacher

Company: Campus Education

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 06, 2025

\*The candidate must be a certified TESOL teacher or with equivalent teaching certification. The candidate must be responsible and innovative in providing…

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Interior Painter

Company: RemodelNY

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 05, 2025

Familiarity with construction materials and tools. 3+ years of consecutive experience IN PAINTING. Eligible to legally work in the US.

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Customer Service /Call Center Representative (Phone Support Experience)

Company: Trigyn

Location: Queens, NY

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Answer heavy volume of incoming calls. Data entry experience and a minimum of 25 wpm typing skills. Respond to telephone, mail, e-mail and in-person inquiries;…

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Blockchain Platform Engineer

Company: iTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Education: At least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely…

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PREA Manager (Prison Rape Elimination Act)

Company: Critical Response Strategies

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 07, 2025

Serves as the primary authority on PREA-related matters, driving policy development, training, data analysis, and investigative oversight in alignment with…

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Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,218 per week

Company: Care Team Solutions

Location: Niagara Falls, New York

Posted Aug 05, 2025

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Senior Accounting Manager or Assistant Director (Bilingual in Mandarin)

Company: Menusifu, Inc.

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Lead the preparation and analysis of all corporation financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal…

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Marketing Manager

Company: Fonseca Chan + Associates

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 05, 2025

In this role, you’ll own the pre-production phase of influencer activations—from scouting and booking talent to managing budgets and aligning creative…

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Restoration Project Manager

Company: NOVA Construction Services, LLC.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted Aug 05, 2025

Obtain in coordination with Permit Compliance Agent all necessary permits/license for begin the project. Nova Construction Services is leading Exterior Building…

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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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