Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Construction Project Manager

Company: JT Wimsatt Contracting Company, Inc

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 28, 2025

Provide strong leadership and guidance to field and site superintendents. Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling…

Services Delivery Leader

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Financial Analyst (Audit)

Company: Seneca Holdings

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 27, 2025

The Seneca Nation Group (SNG) is hiring an Audit Analyst for a full-time position at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. The role involves supporting audit remediation activities, analyzing financial reports, and maintaining thorough documentation. Basic qualifications include US citizenship, active Public Trust clearance, a degree in finance or accounting, and 3+ years of experience in financial operations, audit, or internal controls. Desired skills include experience with government health institution financial operations and familiarity with US Standard General Ledger Accounts and MHS financial systems. SNG is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Bilingual Copywriter/ Social Content Manager

Company: Jellyfish (jellyfish.com)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 28, 2025

Jellyfish, a global digital marketing agency, is seeking a bilingual English-Spanish writer with a passion for creative work. The role involves creating organic social content, staying updated with design trends and social media best practices, and strategizing across various social content formats. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of agency experience, high literacy across social platforms, and understand GenZ audiences culturally. Jellyfish offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.

Oracle Apps DBA - Los Angeles, CA

Company: Cystems Logic Inc

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 28, 2025

The job posting is for an Oracle Apps DBA with EBS, requiring a minimum of 8 years of experience. The role involves installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, cloning, patching, backup, and restoration of Oracle EBS. The candidate should also have experience with various databases and tools, and be responsible for reviewing applications, identifying performance bottlenecks, and fixing them. The role also includes providing technical guidance, developing data backup and disaster recovery procedures, ensuring compliance with Oracle licensing, and collaborating with vendors for system issue resolution.

AML Compliance Manager (m/f/x) - German speaking

Company: Tipico

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Tipico, a leading sports betting provider in Germany, is seeking a German-speaking AML Compliance Manager for their team in Malta. The role involves managing operational AML compliance tasks, promoting an AML compliance culture, and reporting to the Group Money Laundering Officer. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in law or compliance, at least 3 years of professional experience in AML compliance, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in German and English is required. The company offers personal and professional growth, relocation support, a competitive package, sports incentives, modern offices, and a supportive environment.

Strategic Account Executive, Machine Identity

Company: CyberArk

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 27, 2025

CyberArk, a global leader in Identity Security, is seeking a Strategic Account Executive with over 12 years of enterprise software selling experience. The role involves educating C-Level executives about Machine Identity Protection, evangelizing Venafi software and services, and managing an annual revenue target. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in selling complex solutions, consultative selling experience, and the ability to work with partner ecosystems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 per year plus commissions and benefits.

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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