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.

Utility Worker

Company: Sodexo

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Barista

Company: Sodexo

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Services Solution Architect

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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PST Specialist

Company: Labcorp

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Technician, General Facilities Maintenance

Company: Walmart

Location: Denison, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Executive Assistant

Company: Realtor.com

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Manager, Enterprise and Operational Risk Testing

Company: Charles Schwab

Location: Southlake, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Physical Therapist PT

Company:

Location: Irving, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Sr. Forensic Malware Analyst

Company: BRS

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

Generate forensic reports and synopses presenting complex technical processes and findings clearly and concisely to technical and non‐technical.

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Inside Sales Representative (Up to $2,500 in Bonuses) Dallas, TX

Company:

Location: Southlake, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Corporate Actions Client Support Senior Analyst (1pm-9pm shift)

Company: DTCC

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Pharmacy Technician

Company: CVS Health

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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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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