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Vascular Surgeon

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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Urologist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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General Laborer

Company: Interior Nation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 18, 2025

*Job Overview* We are seeking a experienced Laborer to join our team to supervise . *Responsibilities* * Supervise at site * Can read the drawings. *…

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Construction Project Manager

Company: The McCloud Group

Location: Long Island City, NY

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Must have a valid driver's license. 8 years of experience as a technical specialist in construction and design related field.

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Exceptional Outpatient Cardiologist; Join a Top 5 Global Heart Program on Long Island, New York

Company: CompHealth

Location: Wantagh, New York

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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Cybersecurity Analyst Critical Assets & Incident Response CERT Levels 3-5

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 19, 2025

Provides guidance and technical coaching to less experienced staff to support effective workflow and develop technical talent. Level 4: $102,760 - $139,755.

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Physician - Interventional Cardiologist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Bossier City, Louisiana

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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Senior Analyst, Advanced Analytics

Company: Horizon Media LLC

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Cross functional skills – can explore business view and work with them to develop mutually owned solution; Work with stakeholders to improve current analytic…

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Company: Skyline Windows Llc

Location: Bronx, NY

Posted Jul 19, 2025

Ability to drive and have a clean driving history to drive company vehicle as needed. We are best known for designing, manufacturing, and installing custom…

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Family Medicine Physician Needed in Southern New Mexico

Company: CompHealth

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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New Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Oklahoma

Company: EMrecruits

Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma

Posted Jul 20, 2025

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Registered Nurse Coordinator - FT - Federal Occupational Health - New York, NY

Company: ServeFed, Inc.

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Certification/Licenses: RN license, BLS certification. *401(k) and future qualification of matching*. May perform respirator fit testing at specific sites.

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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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