Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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IT Project Manager

Company: Jada Systems, Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2025

College degree in engineering, business, public administration, computer technology, or a related field. PMP® certification and/or other industry and project…

Yard Hostler Driver

Company: PARSEC, INC.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2025

Valid driver’s license. Once certified as a driver, mandatory overtime is assigned based on operational demand. Pay Rate- $20.89 hourly. At least 18 years old.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Company: Maximus

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 31, 2025

1+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. 5 years of experience in this field may be substituted in lieu of the degree…

Technical Business Analyst

Company: Bridgewater Consulting Group

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 30, 2025

Strong Understanding of Utility domain experience or similar field. Any one certification in Project Management methodologies. Job Types: Full-time, Contract.

Threat Analyst 4 (24615) - COBRA

Company: HII

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 31, 2025

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in…

Cyber Security Engineer 5 (24609) - COBRA

Company: HII

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 31, 2025

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD…

Accountant

Company: City of Bell Gardens

Location: Bell Gardens, CA

Posted Jul 30, 2025

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Preparing journal entries; assists in the preparation of year end…

Controller

Company: VIP Staffing

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 30, 2025

Serve as bank liaison and be responsible for cash management (e.g., anticipating cash needs and transferring funds to ensure sufficient cash available at all…

Network Engineer 4 (24618) - COBRA

Company: HII

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 31, 2025

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in…

(RN) Registered Nurse - Special Procedures

Company: UC San Diego Health

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2025

RN license issued by the State of California. Must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

Sr. Accountant

Company: Robert Half

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not mandatory.

Data Analyst, MILCON

Company: Cherokee Federal

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 31, 2025

Demonstrated performance providing technical input/advice, QA oversight, risk assessment, and field analysis. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance from an…

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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