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.

Luxury Restaurant Sous Chef

Company: Alohawk Hospitality

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

This role requires the ability to manage multiple staff members while providing a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Industrial Electrician - Weekly Pay

Company: Gojob

Location: Arlington, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

Associate degree/trade school certification in a related field. Industrial electrical experience strongly preferred commercial electrical experience accepted –…

Data Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python…

Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

Granite & Stone Sales Associate

Company: Ks staffing group

Location: Farmers Branch, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

A chance to make a big impact right away if you bring experience and clients. Inside sales: 2 years (Required). Paid vacation and sick time.

Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

Quality Assurance Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Garland, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python…

Commercial Journeyman Electrician

Company: Airco Mechanical

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

Interprets technical drawings to determine the layout of electrical systems. Be a valuable leadman / journeyman electrician for our electrical construction…

Team Lead/Business Analyst

Company: The Emery Company

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

The Business System Analyst position requires an individual with significant business analysis experience to work closely with customers, business analysts and…

Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Arlington, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

Developer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

Quality Assurance Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress). Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages or frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python…

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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