Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Consumer & Business Banking Senior Relationship Banker, Lunds Corner, New Bedford, MA

Company: Santander US

Location: New Bedford, MA

Posted Jan 13, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Relationship Banker position at Santander Bank in New Bedford, MA. The role involves identifying and pursuing new sales prospects, developing proposals/campaigns to garner new business, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, or equivalent, and 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing environment, including at least 2+ years in Financial Services. Key skills required include strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using the phone to engage with customers. The role involves putting the customer at the center of everything, engaging customers through proactive outbound calling, assessing customer needs, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Senior Manager, Systems and Infrastructure Engineering

Company: VIZIO

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

VIZIO, a leading HDTV brand in America, is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Manager of Database Reliability. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring database reliability, performance, and scalability. They should have extensive AWS experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role involves mentoring staff, driving automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The compensation package includes a salary range of $138,000 - $180,000, annual bonus, equity, and benefits.

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: League City, TX

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Manager, Toys Licensing

Company: ViacomCBS Streaming

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Paramount Global offers an exciting opportunity for a Toy Licensing Manager to oversee and grow licensed partnerships across its iconic portfolio, including Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Pictures, and CBS. The role involves developing domestic and global toy strategies, negotiating deals, and driving collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in entertainment licensing, preferably with global exposure, and possess strong knowledge of the toy industry and e-commerce landscape.

Lead Services Specialist 2 - Training

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Schenectady, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

The Technical Instructor role at GE Renewable Energy's Learning Center involves providing training in classrooms, virtually, and at wind farms across North America. The role requires a technical background, with responsibilities including using learner-centered approaches, facilitating active learning, and embedding assessment throughout learning experiences. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant technical field with 3-6 years of experience in power generation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Alternatively, a High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience is acceptable. The role involves travel, working swing shifts, and occasionally climbing wind turbines. Desired characteristics include experience in virtual environments, classroom instruction, and understanding of the electric utility industry. The base pay range is $78,800 - $131,200 USD Annual, with additional benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Collins Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their team and ensure their products meet high quality standards. The role involves implementing quality control and assurance processes, driving continuous improvement, and conducting audits. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Plant Mechanic

Company: Banner Health

Location: Sun City, AZ

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Banner Health is offering a Plant Mechanic position at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona. The role involves operating and maintaining plant equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the proper functioning of utilities. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Plant Mechanics new to Banner. The job is a 2nd shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00pm-10:30pm, with benefits including health, financial, and security options. The ideal candidate should have 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and be proficient in reading maintenance documents.

Inspector 2 (Ceramics)

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Norwich, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

This job involves inspecting assembled parts for imperfections and nonconformities, testing electrical components, and measuring parts with various tools. The role requires a high school education or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience, and the ability to use hand tools and measuring devices. Knowledge of blueprint and process sheet interpretation is necessary, along with the willingness to obtain Braze, Weld, and Solder inspection certifications. Essential functions include utilizing measurement and testing equipment, identifying non-conforming parts, and maintaining inspection records. The position also involves cross-training employees, improving efficiency, and communicating with the team. Physical demands include continuous hand use and occasional bending, stooping, and lifting. The pay is $21.60/hour with potential for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Sr Software Engineer II - Oracle Revenue Management and Billing

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Bonifacio Global City, Philippines

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Optum, a global organization, is seeking a developer with 3+ years of ORMB Healthcare experience. The role involves leading development/enhancements of custom solutions, developing inbound/outbound interfaces, and ensuring performance analysis/tuning. The successful candidate will also provide guidance to junior developers, manage system configurations, and offer production support. Optum values diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. The mission is to improve health outcomes and advance health equity on a global scale.

Third-Party Risk (TPRM) Analyst

Company: CGI

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Posted Jan 13, 2025

This job description outlines the TPR Validation Manager role, responsibilities, qualifications, and CGI's benefits, emphasizing compliance and risk management.

Production Supervisor

Company: Eaton

Location: Elmira, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Eaton's Power Components Division is hiring a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift at their Horseheads, NY facility. The role involves leading a manufacturing team to meet production goals, focusing on safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The expected annual salary range is $65250.0 - $95700.0. The ideal candidate should have an associate's degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and experience in a union environment. They must be able to lead, train, and motivate a team, and have excellent communication skills.

Senior Manager, Digital Accounts

Company: Disney

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 13, 2025

Disney Consumer Products is seeking a Senior Manager, Digital Accounts to lead business development in the audio space within Disney Publishing's North America digital 'storytelling' licensing & commercialization team. The role involves category management, fiscal accountability, and product development. Key responsibilities include contributing to business strategy, managing account portfolios, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue targets. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in business development, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of digital media and consumer trends.

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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