Contract Jobs in New York City, NY

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Web Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Apr 04, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

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contract life insurance

Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $64-66 per hour

Company: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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contract travel health insurance

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,865 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: Baker City, Oregon

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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hospital staffing agency full time

Travel RN Case Management - $2,265 per week

Company: Travel Nurses, Inc.

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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contract travel health insurance

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,600 per week

Company: Seven Healthcare

Location: Albany, New York

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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Front End engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Apr 04, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

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staffing agency part time contract

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,243 per week

Company: Focus Staff

Location: Gallup, New Mexico

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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skilled nursing facility contract travel

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,398 per week

Company: Jackson Therapy Partners

Location: Carson City, Nevada

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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Full Stack Developer (UX/UI) - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Apr 04, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

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UI developer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: New York, NY

Posted Apr 04, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

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contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $55 per hour

Company: RightPro Staffing

Location: Otsego, New York

Posted Apr 04, 2025

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skilled nursing facility contract travel

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,484 per week

Company: Jackson Therapy Partners

Location: Toms River, New Jersey

Posted Apr 04, 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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