Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Staff Software Engineer

Company: General Motors

Location: Austin, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Track record of mentoring engineers and leading technical direction at…

Blow Mold Technician II

Company: VPET USA, LLC

Location: Garland, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Basic electrical trouble shooting and repair. Basic mechanical trouble shooting and repair. Must be able to become forklift certified within 60 days.

Upholstery Frame Carpenter

Company: Briley's Upholstery Shop

Location: Austin, TX

Posted May 18, 2025

Operate various hand tools and woodworking equipment. Assist with installation and tasks at job sites. Communicate and teach shop procedures to others.

Senior Plumber

Company: American Water Savings

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Valid Drivers license with a clean driver’s abstract. Be welcoming and determined to develop rapport with clients and colleagues. Paid time off and holidays.

React Engineer

Company: Tevpro

Location: Houston, TX

Posted May 15, 2025

3+ years of hands-on experience with React, Hooks, and modern state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or Context API). Generous PTO and parental leave.

Brand Ambassador (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Company: Renuity

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Hospitality (hotel front desk, concierge, event staff). Restaurants (servers, bartenders, hosts, front-of-house staff). Full-Time | W2 Employee.

Electrician

Company: Eco-Staff, LLC

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Employee must have own tools, personal protective equipment, and transportation. Must have an active TDLR Electrician License*. Perform work at various heights.

Lead Preschool Teacher (Fluent in Spanish/English) - Kido Heights Campus

Company: Kido

Location: Houston, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

High School Diploma + 1+ year in a licensed early childhood classroom. Small teacher-to-child ratios. Experience as a lead teacher (preferred: CDA or degree in…

Custodian

Company: SBM Management

Location: Irving, TX

Posted May 16, 2025

Light maintenance (replace light bulbs, restock supply cabinet/room). Surface care (dusting, sanitizing, glass/mirror/window cleaning, metal/wood polishing,…

Head Baker/Pastry Chef

Company: CinqueTerreWest osteria

Location: Austin, TX

Posted May 15, 2025

Able to place orders and manage inventory, food cost, labor cost and sanitation up to standard. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area,…

Software Engineer

Company: UR International

Location: Stafford, TX

Posted May 15, 2025

Research, analyze, design, & develop computer applications software & specialized utility programs. Develop & design systems tests, programming & validation…

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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