Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Junior Business Analyst

Company: Maldonado Nursery And Landscaping Inc

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Internships in landscape services, construction, or field service industries are a plus. Identify inefficiencies and assist in the development and rollout of…

Customer Service Insurance

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 25, 2025

As part of our licensing training program, you are required to obtain a property and casualty license for your state of residency by your third week of…

Software Technical Program Manager – Embedded Software

Company: Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2025

3+ years of relevant work experience as a software technical program manager in the automotive space (preferably with a degree in computer science, engineering,…

Electrician Supervisor

Company: City of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Electrician Supervisor positions plan, assign, supervise, train, and evaluate the work performance of electricians, apprentices, and support staff in the…

Sr. Specialist-Pharmacy Contracts – Sharp System Pharmacy Services – Day Shift – Full Time

Company: Sharp Healthcare

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 26, 2025

Provides drug cost and savings analysis as needed to assist with pharmacy budgeting, formulary decisions and/or projects. 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift.

Program Manager for Transit Agency

Company: Top Tempo Technical

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

PMP certification preferred, or those working towards certification. Coach, motivate, mentor and supervise project manager and other project team members and…

Jr. Information Assurance Security Analyst

Company: SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 25, 2025

All personnel shall have at a minimum DoD 8570.01-M and 8140 approved and registered IAT Level II baseline certification. Basic Knowledge of RMF Processes.

Solar For All Program Manager

Company: City of San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs. Oversees coordination with community and partner organizations to develop and implement program…

AI Solutions Architect, Mid

Company: Booz Allen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

2+ years of experience with machine learning, data science, engineering research, or computer vision. Designs and implements effective AI solution architecture…

SIEM Analyst

Company: NUBYT, Inc.

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or Rapid7 Insight VM; familiarity with other scanning tools is a plus.

Security Shift Supervisor

Company: Marksman Security

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Must have a valid state security guard card. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and/or business, or related field preferred. Valid CA BSIS Guard Card.

Parks Project Coordinator

Company: City of Mountain View (CA)

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jul 25, 2025

Minimum QualificationsEducation equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional…

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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