Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,071 per week

Company: Focus Staff

Location: San Ramon, California

Posted Apr 28, 2025

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,257 per week

Company: Synergy Medical Staffing

Location: San Rafael, California

Posted Apr 28, 2025

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Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $55-59 per hour

Company: Host Healthcare

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Apr 29, 2025

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,456 per week

Company: Synergy Medical Staffing

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Apr 28, 2025

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Angiogram/ Interventional Technologist - Full Time, 40 hrs - San Diego

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Apr 27, 2025

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Travel Nurse Level I RN - Labor and Delivery - $4,032 per week

Company: HonorVet Technologies

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Apr 28, 2025

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Outside Direct Seller

Company: LGCY Power

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 25, 2025

Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone for effective field operations. Various high-quality installing and financing partner options, ensuring the…

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Vascular Surgeon Needed in Texas

Company: CompHealth

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Apr 28, 2025

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Construction Project Manager - 5+ Years Health Care Experience Required

Company: FTG Builders, Inc.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2025

Bachelor’s or master’s degree(s) in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and/or construction management,…

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Senior Data Engineer (Contract)

Company: UCLA Health

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 25, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.

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Excellent Opportunity to Replace a Physician at a Large PC Group in San Antonio, Texas

Company: CompHealth

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Apr 27, 2025

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Travel Physical Therapist - $3,026 per week

Company: Synergy Medical Staffing

Location: San Andreas, California

Posted Apr 29, 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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