Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Day & Night Security Shift Supervisor - 77046

Company: United Protective Services

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Maintain strong, professional communication with clients, contractors, managers, and city officials. Conduct daily uniform inspections and ensure officers are…

Extrusion Machine Operator III - 3rd Shift (10:45PM-7:00AM) - $29.00/hr. with $1.00/hr. Shift Differential

Company: Atkore

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Any leave required under federal, state, or local law. Strong quantitative skills, with expert knowledge of measuring tools. Built gasketed pipe and water pipe.

CDL A Lease Purchase Driver - OTR

Company: Ten-Eight Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

No drug or alcohol violations or refusals. No drug or alcohol violations or refusals. No more than 2 moving violations in last 4 years.

Unarmed Security Officer Central Austin

Company: ACT Security Group

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Company paid guard license renewal fees after one year of employment. Guard licensing application & training assistance.

Unarmed Security Guard

Company: Dunbar Security Solutions

Location: Carrollton, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Physical ability to walk and stand for long periods and patrol outdoors in various weather conditions. Report suspicious behavior, safety hazards, and incidents…

Janitorial Cleaning

Company: A Ray of Sunshine Cleaning Company

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

This position involves performing various custodial tasks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all employees and visitors.

Software Engineer 2 (NodeJS)

Company: U.S. Bank National Association

Location: Irving, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

This position will be responsible for the analysis, design, testing, development and maintenance of best in class software experiences.

Production Technician - Welder

Company: THERMAL SOLUTIONS MANUFACTURING

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Completion of a certified training program from an accredited college or vocational school may be substituted for two years of work experience.

Carpenter

Company: Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Basic hand tools, skill saw and drill gun. Designing, building, installing and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types…

Janitorial Worker

Company: Flagship Facility Services, Inc.

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Maintain cleanliness in restrooms, break rooms, and common areas. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in assigned…

Metal Stud Framer/Drywall Hanger

Company: Madden Industrial Craftsmen

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Construct and install metal framing. METAL STUD FRAMERS/DRYWALL HANGERS* *RESPONSIBILITIES*. Fasten drywall panels to the inside framework of the building.

Billing Customer Service Representative

Company: SAGIS PLLC

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jul 11, 2025

Position requires excellent telephone communication skills, and a high level of skill in entering data into the computer while talking with patients.

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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