Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Associate Program Manager (Provider Network)

Company: Molina Healthcare

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Responsible for internal business projects and programs involving department or cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, delivering products through…

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Physical Therapist, Pelvic Floor Women's Health (Per Diem)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Marcos, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Security Officer Access Control, Full Time

Company: Amentum

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license in good standing. Monitor and control the access of employees and visitors in and out of restricted areas…

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Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, 32 Hours

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: South San Francisco, California

Posted Aug 03, 2025

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Tableau Data Analyst

Company: E-Solutions IT Service PVT LTD

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Good at data analysis. Manufacturing background & Tableau certifications. Candidate should be able to assist business stakeholders to build their dashboards.

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Neurosurgeon Needed in Northern California

Company: CompHealth

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Support Services Representative

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: South San Francisco, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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House Cleaner

Company: Northside Premier Cleaners

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 03, 2025

The applicant must have their own reliable transportation and supplies and be reasonably tech-savvy. Have their own reliable vehicle.

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Head of DeFi

Company: ChainML

Location: Los Altos, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

You have a solid grasp of Solidity and EVM design patterns, understand oracle design and gas-optimization techniques, and can evaluate on-chain risk-management…

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Junior Sales Associate - entry level - San Diego, CA

Company: Selleck Chemicals LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Follow up on leads and provide quotes, technical information, and product recommendations. This is an entry-level sales position.

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Software Engineer

Company: Bridgewater Consulting Group

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Demonstrates technical expertise and programming skills for assigned code base, develops new coding skills as required; establishes repeatable guidelines and…

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Cyber Security Analyst

Company: Bridgewater Consulting Group

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Builds Ability to provide SAP security design, administration, analysis of risk, and support tasks across all SAP modules. Job Types: Full-time, Contract.

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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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