Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Looking for Per Diem jobs in Austin, TX? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Per Diem position in the Austin, TX area.

Plumber

Company: United States Home Services

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Your own helper is a bonus. Minimum 2 years experience installing residential equipment. Consistent flow of work every week. Ability to take on 5 jobs per week.

Assistant Culinary Manager URBAN EGG-Daytime Hours, Home Every Night!

Company: Urban Egg

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Work with Culinary Manager to develop menu items and dishes. Produce high quality plates, both in design and taste. Minimum of (2) years kitchen experience.

Concrete Form Setter/Finisher

Company: Dass Holdings

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Team will consist of form setters and finishers for construction of sidewalks and fire lanes, place, spread and finish concrete using hand and power tools, read…

HVAC Lead Installer

Company: United States Home Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Minimum 10 years experience installing residential equipment. Consistent flow of work every week. Full pre inspection checklist including pictures.

Director of Brand Marketing

Company: VIA Metropolitan Transit

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Bachelor’s degree Marketing or a related field and ten (10) years of experience in marketing, advertising, or content development and four (4) years of…

Plumber

Company: United States Home Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Your own helper is a bonus. Minimum 2 years experience installing residential equipment. Consistent flow of work every week. Ability to take on 5 jobs per week.

Construction Laborer | Crew Lead

Company: GREENRISE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

A valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements for past driving record (required). Direct and install all erosion control products to the…

Senior Commercial HVAC Technician

Company: Airco Mechanical

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

A valid Texas driver's license with a clean record. Excellent health, vision, & dental insurance with incredibly low employee cost. $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*.

Decision Science Analyst Senior - Claims Analytics

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and…

Electrician

Company: Queue Labor

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Must have your own *hand tools* and *PPE*. Read and work from *blueprints and electrical schematics*. Install and wire *electrical panels*.

Construction Laborer | Crew Lead

Company: GREENRISE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

A valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements for past driving record (required). Direct and install all erosion control products to the…

Software Test Engineer

Company: Crescent Systems, Inc.

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Jul 23, 2025

Crescent Systems, Inc. (CSI) is a leading aerospace technology firm that designs, develops, implements, tests, deploys, and sustains reliable and rugged…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Per Diem tech roles?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $45–$60 per hour, mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $60–$90 per hour, senior (5+ yrs) $90–$120 per hour. Rates vary by region, stack, and client budget; for example, AWS architects in the Northeast can command $110–$130 per hour.
What skills and certifications are required for Per Diem positions?
Key certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Technical skills: Python, Java, Go, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and security tooling like Palo Alto or Tenable.
Is remote work available for Per Diem roles?
Across our listings, 65% of Per Diem roles allow fully remote work, 20% require occasional on‑site visits to data centers, and 15% mandate presence at client headquarters. Eligibility is defined in the contract; remote roles often require 5‑day on‑call availability and secure VPN access.
What career progression paths exist for Per Diem professionals?
Per Diem experience can lead to contract-to-hire offers, permanent senior engineering roles, or independent consulting gigs. Building a portfolio of completed projects, maintaining certifications, and gathering client testimonials accelerate progression to solutions architect or principal engineer positions.
What are the current industry trends affecting Per Diem tech jobs?
Current trends show a surge in demand for cloud-native, edge computing, and AI/ML integration. Clients need rapid scaling during product launches, leading to short‑term Per Diem contracts in Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture, and data lake modernization.

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