Showing 50 of 200 contract jobs
ServiceNow
What you get to do in this role: ServiceNow’s APEX (AI, Product, Engineering, and Experience) org is the largest organization in the company, comprise...
KMC Solutions Inc
The Director, Integration & Project Management operates under the direction and oversight of the Chief Integration Officer & SVP of Operations and ser...
Amperecloud GmbH
Job Description Want to shape the future of renewable energy? Your ideas matter here. We are building the operating system for renewable energy and si...
Virtual Identity AG
Job Description Read this first: What this role is about This is a client-lead role. You own client relationships and the commercial growth that com...
1KOMMA5˚
1KOMMA5° At 1KOMMA5°, we pursue a clear vision: Living on wind and sunlight forever for free. To make this a reality, we are building the energy syste...
YZR Capital
YZR Capital is a leading HealthTech investment platform with rapid AuM growth, backed by top-tier LPs, investing from Seed to Series B Operating out o...
exmox GmbH
Your Mission This is a company built for growth, not comfort. When you join exmox, you’re stepping onto a global, highly competitive playing field sol...
BauWatch Group
About the Role As an exceptional Senior Copywriter & Editorial Lead you believe in the power of great writing. You doesn't settle for "good enough" co...
Virtual Identity AG
Job Description Read this first: What this role is about This is a client-lead role. You own client relationships and the commercial growth that com...
Red Hat
About the role: The Business Development Manager (BDM) drives growth through active partner recruitment, technical co-creation, and direct pipeline ge...
Virtual Identity AG
Job Description Read this first: what this role is — and what it is not: 1. This is a client-lead role. You own client relationships and the commercia...
Virtual Identity AG
Job Description Are you eager to grow your career in digital consulting and make a real impact? Join our team to support exciting client projects, dev...
Grow the Roses
About The Role We are looking for a talented Interface Designer to create intuitive, visually engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. You wil...
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 ...
Chariot Solutions
We are looking for engineers with practical development experience and drive. Work on a wide array of projects, from strategy and architecture engagem...
VargasAndrews
About the Role As a Junior Accountant at VargasAndrews, you will be an integral part of our accounting delivery team supporting U.S.-based clients acr...
jetfuel.agency
This is a performance-driven creative role focused on producing and iterating high-volume paid social assets for DTC brands. While execution is the co...
Crevtus
Location: Remote Full Reports To: Lead Brand Strategist What We Need A Designer that will be responsible for creating still designs for the brands we ...
INNERGY
INNERGY is transforming the woodworking industry with purpose built, cloud based ERP software designed exclusively for custom manufacturers. Our platf...
Atos
The future is our choice At Atos, as the global leader in secure and decarbonized digital, our purpose is to help design the future of the informati...
Pixalate, Inc.
Solutions Engineer Location: Singapore About the Role Pixalate is the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for ...
Tinuiti
Who we are: Tinuiti is the largest independent full-funnel marketing agency in the U.S. across the media that matters most, with $4 billion in digital...
Talent Shore
We are seeking a contract Partner Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies that drive revenue growth across our authorized partne...
INNERGY
INNERGY is transforming the woodworking industry with purpose built, cloud based ERP software designed exclusively for custom manufacturers. Our platf...
Resource Innovations
Resource Innovations is seeking a Sr. SaaS Configuration Specialist to join our growing team. We are seeking an experienced Sr. SaaS Configuration Spe...
Niuro
5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and improving Salesforce platform solutions Deep hands-on experience with Salesforce Field Service, in...
Danaher
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leic...
HR Plus (Talent) Limited
Job Highlights 50- 55K x 12months Work From Home Or Remote Working Possible Open, Diverse and Flexible Work Culture Job Description About the Job: We ...
KoRo Handels GmbH
What You Will Do As Key Account Manager (m/f/d) BELUX, you take full ownership for the commercial growth in the region. Operating with high autonomy a...
Haystack
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role ⢠Manage and update product content across a major North American eCommerce platform for both...
Nationwide
If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well ...
Instacart
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to...
Honda Bank GmbH
‘There is only one future ahead of us, and that is the one that consists of our dreams – provided we have the courage to break with convention.’ - Soi...
JLL
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services...
Compassion International
\This role is funded through an annual grant award with an anticipated multi-year project horizon. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing gra...
Epoch AI
Epoch is looking for a Finance Specialist and Finance Manager to run our accounting and finance operations. You will work closely with our Head of Ope...
Virtual Identity AG
Job Description Read this first: what this role is — and what it is not This is a client-lead role. You own client relationships and the commercial gr...
Heidi Systems
About Heidi Systems Heidi Systems is building the data infrastructure layer for buildings and energy. We help property owners and managers digitize ...
INFUSE
OUR HIRING PROCESS: We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ machine learning technologies during this phase as ...
Concord USA
About Us Concord isn't your typical consulting firm; we are an execution company with a passion for making things happen. Our mission is to help cli...
INFUSE
OUR HIRING PROCESS: We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ machine learning technologies during this phase as ...
ICF
Join the Enterprise Growth Enablement & Proposals Team at ICF! We are one team united around one mission: growing ICF. We accomplish this by creating ...
Catalyst·Wayfare AI
We build and ship production AI systems for mid-market enterprises in regulated and technical domains — finance, energy, industrials, healthcare. We d...
Muxon
Salary Transparency: This position is intended for candidates with 4+ years of professional backend development experience. The salary range varies de...
Connor Consulting
Associate/Senior Associate – Royalty Audit (US - Remote) Are you looking for an opportunity to hone and apply your Accounting and Auditing skills to t...
Employer Direct Healthcare
About Lantern Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence ...
mercor
About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include...
mercor
About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include...
mercor
About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include...
AECOM
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, ...
New contract jobs delivered to your inbox weekly. Free, no spam.
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.