Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Auto Repair Specialist I

Company: CarMax

Location: Garden City, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,317 per week

Company: Jackson Nurse Professionals

Location: Keene, New Hampshire

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Jackson Nurse Professionals is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a 13-week contract in Keene, New Hampshire. The role involves providing emergency care and life support to critically ill or severely injured patients in the ICU. The nurse will join a supportive and ambitious team, benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package including full medical benefits, 401k matching, competitive referral bonuses, 100% paid housing, travel & license reimbursement, and same day immediate pay access. Minimum requirements include a current state license, 12 months MICU experience, and current BLS certification.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,381 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America

Location: Albany, New York

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Travel Nurse Across America is recruiting for a 13-week travel nursing job in Albany, New York. The position is for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. The role involves evaluating and monitoring patients, providing physician-directed care, and delegating tasks to other care providers. ICU Travel Nurses should be prepared to perform various tasks including administering medication, ordering diagnostic tests, and communicating with patient families. The job offers competitive pay, guaranteed pay, paid sick leave, travel reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.

Executive Assistant

Company: Addison Group

Location: Binghamton, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Business Affairs Assistant, Apple TV+

Company: Apple

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Sr Manager, AMER Global Safety & Security - NYC

Company: Datadog

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Datadog is seeking an experienced team member to join their growing global team, focusing on keeping Datadog and its assets safe and secure. The role involves managing day-to-day global safety and security operations, overseeing various responsibilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in managing safety and security operations, particularly in a fast-paced technology environment. They should be skilled in developing security and safety programs, incident response plans, and managing all aspects of a physical security program. The position is based in the NYC office and requires domestic and international travel.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,147 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Advantis Medical, a top-rated travel nurse agency, is currently seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 13-week travel job in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The position involves working at RWJ University Hospital, 40 hours per week on days, with a potential start date as soon as possible. The agency offers a superior pay and benefits package, including a tax-free stipend, holiday pay, guaranteed hours, 401k retirement plan, referral bonus, and employee assistance programs. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Tech staff experience, an associate degree or required certifications, a current state license, and a valid state-issued driver's license or ID.

Braze 2

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Norwich, NY

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Med Info Spec I

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,315 per week

Company: Zack Group

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Zack Group is currently recruiting for a travel nurse RN position in Kansas City, Missouri. The job is for a PCU/IMC/Stepdown unit, requiring a current nursing license, at least 2 years of recent experience, and certifications like BLS/ACLS. The position is a 13-week contract with 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts. Zack Group offers competitive pay, health benefits, housing stipend, weekly pay, and additional perks. The company has been in the medical staffing sector for over 25 years, providing services like PRN, contract, and permanent placements.

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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