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Mirakl
About Mirakl Mirakl is the leading provider of eCommerce software solutions. Mirakl's suite of solutions provides enterprises with a transformative wa...
AIT Worldwide Logistics
OverviewAIT Worldwide Logistics is looking to add to our expansive final mile service provider network. We are looking for contractor teams interested...
FinQuery
FinQuery stands at the forefront of accounting automation, driven by a deep specialty in contract-driven accounting. Our AI-enabled platform transform...
Hitachi Solutions
We are looking for ambitious, collaborative and commercially minded individuals with an understanding of digital, data and technology transformation w...
Toureasy d.o.o.
Tourizzy is a mobile travel platform that allows travelers to explore cities through short, location-based video tours accessed directly on location v...
allstate-plumbing
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 9...
Look4IT
This is a remote position.Our client is a reputable Scandinavian SAP consulting house specializing in designing, implementing, and supporting business...
Infotree Global Solutions
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to play a key role in the journey our clients customers embark on when they implement our clients platform. T...
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on ...
ServiceNow
You will be part of the Customer Outcomes team. Our purpose is to accelerate platform adoption and improve customer outcomes. We do this through a por...
CAPULET Jewelry
Über CAPULET CAPULET ist eine unabhängige Luxus Schmuckmarke aus Deutschland. Mit Headquarter in München und weiteren Werkstätten in Pforzheim und Ber...
Sprout Social
DescriptionSprout Social is looking to hire a Director, Global Customer Support for the Customer Experience team.Why join Sprout’s Customer Experience...
Innodata
Who we are:Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD) is a leading data engineering company. With more than 2,000 customers and operations in 13 cities around the world,...
HireLATAM
HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. We're hiring a Remote...
Bluelight Consulting
Bluelight Consulting is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a ...
ELB Learning
Contract Duration: March 9, 2026 – May 29, 2026 Engagement Type: Remote (Short-term advisory engagement)About the RoleWe’re looking for a current or r...
Segra
Location Requirement The work arrangement for this role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days in a Segra office with flexibility to work remotely two (2...
SKYVE
Skyve builds and scales health, wellness, and better-for-you food brands in Germany and across the EU. We are hiring a Jr. E-Commerce Performance Anal...
Splash Music
About SplashOur mission is to bring the joy of music making to everyone, and we’ve been pioneering the intersection of artificial intelligence and mus...
PandaDoc
Senior Software EngineerCompany descriptionAt PandaDoc, we're building the future of documents.Our platform helps teams create, send, track, and e-sig...
Red Hat
Come help us create and expand relationships with customers who want to transform the way their organizations work. We’re seeking an experienced teamp...
Atos
About Atos GroupAtos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 67,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €10 billion, operating in 61...
Emergn
We are a global digital business services organization with a mission to improve the way people and companies work. Forever. Our Consulting, Technolog...
Experian
The Hospital Contract Definition Analyst plays a critical role in the implementation and maintenance of hospital payer contracts within Experian Healt...
Parexel
When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical ...
ITSB Deutschland UG
Du willst nicht nur Theorie – du willst Praxis, Verantwortung und sichtbare Ergebnisse? Willkommen bei der ITSB Deutschland. Wir suchen Praktikant:inn...
shopware AG
Shopware is a leading ecommerce system that enables companies worldwide to scale quickly and efficiently in digital commerce. In this role, you’ll b...
SKILLs HR Experts GmbH
Für ein innovatives Marktforschungs-Institut sucht SKILLs einen Project Leader - Quantitative Research (m/w/d) im Raum Hamburg. Unser Auftraggeber ist...
acoris AG
Die acoris AG ist ein innovativer IT-Dienstleister rund um Microsoft 365 und moderne Zusammenarbeit. Dich erwarten flexible Arbeitszeiten, echtes Team...
bitaggregat GmbH
Wir bei bitaggregat entwickeln Cybersicherheitslösungen (Hardware & Software) und unterstützen Kunden dabei, Informationssicherheit strukturiert ...
Teaching Socials
Jobbeschreibung Account Manager*in bei Teaching Socials Teaching Socials ist eines der schnellstwachsenden Unternehmensberatungen im DACH-Raum und das...
MacroActive Ltd
About MacroActive MacroActive is a high-growth SaaS company in the health, fitness, and nutrition space. We build apps and digital platforms used by f...
Valmont Partners
Wir sind eine auf den deutschen Mittelstand spezialisierte M&A Boutique. Wir beraten unsere Mandanten auf der Sell- und Buyside bei Unternehmens-...
Kryptos Technologies limited
Tasks FinOps Senior Consultant role. Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany Duration : Fixed term Full time for 3 yrs. (Annual contract) FinOps Senior Con...
Navera GmbH
We’re building a new kind of mortgage experience: transparent, digital, and truly customer-centric. We are a Berlin-based B2C Fintech founded by two r...
Sanguine Technology Solutions
About UsThe Sanguine Collective is a portfolio of specialist businesses built to help small and mid-sized companies grow without the usual noise, wast...
Welocalize
OVERVIEWAre you tech-savvy? Have a passion for quality? We are looking for a Swedish-speaking Data Rater, based in Latvia, to work on projects to adva...
Devoted Health
Job DescriptionA bit more about this role:This role plays a key role in supporting members to access the care they want, need, and deserve. You’ll get...
NTT DATA
Req ID:356451NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclus...
Qvest
Who We AreQvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Reta...
Paintgun
Paintgun is a dynamic creative agency on a mission to drive innovation by transforming growth plans into high-performing paid ads. Specializing in bol...
DuDeChem GmbH
**Who we are: ** DUDE CHEM is a Green Chemistry startup with its origins in the German Cluster of Excellence in Catalysis at the University of Technol...
Samsung SDS Europe Ltd. German Branch (Logistics Division)
SAMSUNG SDS Smart Logistics (Teil der SAMSUNG Group) wurde 2012 gegründet und ist einer der am schnellsten wachsenden Logistikdienstleister der Welt. ...
beatvest
Einleitung 👋 Für unser Fintech-Venture beatvest suchen wir einen Founders Associate (m/w/d), der unser Gründerinnenteam insbesondere im B2B-Vertrieb ...
ITconfig/all GmbH
Für einen öffentlichen Auftraggeber in Stuttgart suchen wir einen MS System Administrator mit Schwerpunkt MS Exchange. Die Stelle ist zu 90 Prozent re...
Bee Seen Agency
*Werkstudent* *Freelance* *Nebenjob* Hey Du! ich bin Alina, Gründerin der LinkedIn Agentur Bee Seen Agency. Ich unterstütze CEOs und Creator der Creat...
requisimus Holding GmbH
Art der Zusammenarbeit: Freelance oder Festanstellung möglich Projektdauer: 11.03.2026 bis 31.12.2028 Projekt umfasst Architektur, Entwicklung und Ser...
Fluence International, Inc.
We’re looking for a pragmatic, security-minded Full-Stack Developer to help build and scale Fluence’s B2B products used by clinicians, researchers, an...
MLP Wirtschaftsberatung
Wir von der MLP Wirtschaftsberatung bieten ambitionierten Talenten die Möglichkeit, im Rahmen eines sechsmonatigen Traineeprogramms die vielseitige We...
AnyTax
Looking to build your own company one day? As our Founder's Associate you will work closely with the founding team of AnyTax on the most mission-criti...
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Contract developer jobs offer premium compensation, project diversity, and the freedom to choose your engagements. Contract positions range from short-term projects lasting a few weeks to long-term engagements of 6-12+ months, and are available as W-2 (through staffing agencies) or 1099 (independent contractor) arrangements. Companies hire contract developers to fill urgent skill gaps, scale teams for specific projects, bring in specialized expertise, or staff temporary surges in development work. Contract rates typically range from $70 to $150+ per hour for mid-to-senior developers, with niche specializations like cloud architecture, security, and ML engineering commanding $150-$250+ per hour. While contracts lack traditional benefits, the higher compensation often more than offsets the cost of self-funded insurance and retirement savings. Successful contract developers build reputations around specific technologies or domains, maintain a steady pipeline of opportunities, and develop strong networks for referrals. The contract market is particularly strong for experienced developers with 3+ years of experience who can quickly onboard and deliver results with minimal ramp-up time. Many contractors work with multiple clients simultaneously or alternate between contract periods and personal projects. LeetHire connects contract developers with companies seeking skilled engineers through anonymous profiles that highlight technical expertise over employment history.
W-2 contractors work through a staffing agency that handles taxes, and may receive some benefits. Your hourly rate is lower but the agency manages administrative overhead. 1099 contractors are self-employed, responsible for their own taxes (including self-employment tax of ~15.3%), insurance, and retirement. 1099 rates are typically 20-40% higher to compensate for these costs. Choose based on your preference for simplicity (W-2) versus control and higher gross income (1099).
Contract developer rates vary significantly by experience and specialization. Mid-level developers typically charge $70-$100/hour, senior developers $100-$150/hour, and specialists in high-demand areas (cloud architecture, security, ML) $150-$250+/hour. Rates are higher for shorter engagements, urgent timelines, and niche technologies. To calculate your rate, start with equivalent full-time compensation, add 25-40% for benefits and tax overhead, then divide by 1,800 billable hours annually.
Build a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant expertise, maintain an updated profile on platforms like LeetHire, develop relationships with staffing agencies that specialize in tech, and network actively within your technology community. Contract referrals from past clients and colleagues are often the most reliable source of new engagements. Having a personal website showcasing your work and clear areas of expertise helps attract inbound opportunities.
Yes, contract-to-hire arrangements are common and often preferred by both companies and developers. Companies get to evaluate your skills and cultural fit before extending a permanent offer, while you get to assess the team and work environment. When negotiating a contract-to-hire position, clarify the timeline, conversion terms, and whether your contract period counts toward benefits eligibility.