Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Construction Project Manager

Company: Muñiz Concrete & Contracting, Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field of study from an accredited college or…

Garage Door Technician/Installer - 2 Years Exp

Company: Flash Garage Door Service

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Must have clean driving record. Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition, reporting any issues promptly. Company truck and fuel card provided.

Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician

Company: LPC Services

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; experience as a van driver is a plus. Read and interpret schematics and technical drawings to diagnose…

Painter

Company: L. K. Jordan & Associates

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Ability to understand engineering design drawings. Ability to spray powder to the correct thickness range as specified by the engineering department.

Retrofit Installer

Company: LPC Services

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; van driving experience is beneficial. Ability to read schematics and technical drawings accurately.

Janitorial Worker

Company: Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services: Austin & San Marcos

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Must provide own reliable transportation. Duties include maintaining the cleanliness of restaurant space and sitting areas, restocking supplies, cleaning…

Data Scientist Principal – Bank AI/ML

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

Clearly translates complex analytical and technical concepts to diverse, technical, and non-technical audiences in a way that promotes organizational data…

RN - Weekend Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse

Company: St. James House of Baytown

Location: Baytown, TX

Posted Apr 28, 2025

He/She must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing currently registered with the state agency for nursing licensure and hold a valid Nurse's License…

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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