Per Diem Jobs in Austin, TX

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Carpenter

Company: The Barclay Owners' Association, Inc.

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Apr 16, 2025

Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings effectively. Collaborate with other tradespeople and contractors to complete projects efficiently.

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Architectural Project Manager

Company: Green Key Resources

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

Utilize Revit for project design and management. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Apprentice Plumber

Company: Structured Trades

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

Must have your own *hand tools*. Ensure all work meets local and state plumbing codes. Read and interpret blueprints and plumbing schematics (Journeyman plumber…

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CDL Class A Driver - OTR

Company: BIG LLC

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. _CDL Class A Driver - OTR_.

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contract travel health insurance

Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapy - $1,191 per week

Company: Stability Healthcare

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 15, 2025

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Customer Service Representative

Company: FMA Alliance, Ltd

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

Initiate effective outbound calls and receive inbound calls. Additionally, must place out-bound calls via telephone, maintaining a high level of professionalism…

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Sales Associate

Company: City Wide Facility Solutions of San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

Ability to effectively build relationships across ALL levels of the organizational chart from entry level manager to C-suite. B2B sales: 2 years (Required).

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hospital travel life insurance

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,770 per week

Company: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 15, 2025

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Customer Support Specialist- AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Arlington, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will have conversations with chatbots in order to measure their progress,…

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Software Engineer

Company: Confidental Company

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Apr 16, 2025

Troubleshoot and configure IOT edge devices and develop a diagnostic infrastructure. Develop software tools to assist in data collection and Automation.

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travel life insurance

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,517 per week

Company: HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

Location: Austin, Texas

Posted Apr 15, 2025

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Licensed Residential Electrician *$4,000 Sign on BONUS*

Company: A Star Heat and Air, Inc.

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Apr 15, 2025

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Licensed electrician: Tradesman, Journeyman or Master license. Generate sales based on customer needs.

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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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