Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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staffing agency contract travel

Travel Physical Therapist - $3,050 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Union Plumber Steamfitter - GE Aerospace Research

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Schenectady, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Property Adjuster - Field Estimating - Albany, NY

Company: Allstate

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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outstanding Supervisor passionate about events strong communicator

Account Supervisor, Experiential

Company: Horizon Media

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HSampE) is seeking a Supervisor for the Events & Experiential team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about events, experienced in activation, organized, a strong communicator, and skilled at building relationships. The Supervisor will oversee the planning, production, and measurement of experiential marketing campaigns and hospitality programs, serving as the day-to-day client lead. They will also contribute to the professional growth of their direct reports. Key responsibilities include account and project management, strategic planning, relationship management, staff development, and business development.

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CX Operational Excellence - Senior Program Manager

Company: Uber

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Director, Field Operations

Company: Spectrum

Location: Middletown, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $57-58 per hour

Company: GHR Healthcare

Location: Syracuse, New York

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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full time contract travel

Travel Medical Technologist - $2,009 per week

Company: LeaderStat

Location: Tuba City, Arizona

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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contract travel retirement plan

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,758 per week

Company: Assured Nursing

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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hypergrowth ecommerce leader unlocking realtime relevancy in the moment that matters most 65 billion transactions connecting 400 million customers

SVP, Strategic Key Accounts

Company: Rokt

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Rokt, a hypergrowth ecommerce leader, is seeking an SVP Strategic Key Accounts to spearhead strategic initiatives for the company's most valuable accounts. The role involves crafting and executing a robust business development strategy, managing the entire sales cycle, and leading a high-performing team. The successful candidate will manage relationships with leading global brands, drive growth, and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets. Rokt offers a competitive compensation package, employee equity plan grant, and world-class benefits.

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Senior Associate, Strategic Finance

Company: Maven Clinic

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Quality Process Engineer

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Schenectady, NY

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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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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