Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Project Management| Real Estate and Development

Company: BNM Holdings LLC

Location: Fresh Meadows, NY

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Review conceptual design presentations including renderings by outside design firms & provide collaborative feedback as to how the design can potentially be…

Per Diem Pharmacist

Company: Atria Physician Practice New York PC

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Active NYS RPh license required, Pharm D preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed. Oversee and actively participate in the pharmacy project working…

Senior Grant Accountant

Company: Ascendo Resources

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Comfortable preparing entries and discussing accounting at a technical level. Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, including cash bookings, accruals,…

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Company: The McCloud Group

Location: Long Island City, NY

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures, following established procedures for processing invoices, receipts, cash, etc.

Part Time Sales Associate | Jewelry Welder | Zapper

Company: Amare Wear

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Learn the art of permanent jewelry linking and weld Amare Wear’s permanent jewelry on our customers as bracelets, anklets, necklaces and rings.

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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