Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Information Security Risk Analyst

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Cebu City, Philippines

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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2025 Management & Sales Training Program - Texas Coast

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Location: League City, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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doubled our revenue year over year for the past 5 years longlasting relationship and customer satisfaction team of professionals who worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years

Application Developer (PL/SQL ,Oracle 12c,XML)

Company: Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Arthur Grand Technologies, a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm, is seeking a highly motivated Application Developer for a long-term contract in NYC. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in developing and maintaining PLSQL packages, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and SQL statements in Oracle 12c. They should also be proficient in performance tuning, XML processing, object-oriented programming, data structures, and technical documentation. The role involves developing system design, creating program code in NET and Low Code Application Platform, and providing general programming assistance.

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2025 Management & Sales Training Program (Northern Michigan/North)

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Location: Bay City, MI

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Sales Intern GSIP

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Location: New York, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Management & Sales Training Program

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Location: Michigan City, IN

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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world class gotomarket sales and marketing organization critical role in driving efficiency and effectiveness fast growing sales organization

Sales Operations Associate

Company: Yieldstreet

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Yieldstreet is seeking a Sales Operations Analyst to support its growing sales and marketing organization. The role involves data analysis, CRM maintenance, KPI tracking, performance review reporting, process documentation, and sales tools and technology support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 23+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Salesforce CRM, advanced skills in Google Sheets or Excel, and understanding of basic financial principles. Bonus points for Salesforce Admin Certification, knowledge of private markets, and experience with sales enablement tools.

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2025 Management & Sales Training Program - Texas Coast

Company:

Location: League City, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Project Engineer

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Location: Jefferson City, MO

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Sr Controls Engineer- FACTS

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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Liquidity and Account Solutions-Payments-Client and Transaction Manager-Vice President

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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doubled our revenue year over year for the past 5 years longlasting relationship and customer satisfaction team of professionals with 20+ years experience

System Administrator (SIEM and VOIP)

Company: Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Arthur Grand Technologies, a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm, is seeking a System Administrator for a long-term contract in NYC. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in routing, firewall, IDS, SIEM, VoIP, and wireless systems. They must be proficient in testing methods, troubleshooting, and communication. Responsibilities include developing network integrity security systems, evaluating new technologies, and providing technical support.

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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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