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Remote Linux Contract Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

East Rutherford, NJ · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

* Location: 100% Remote. -Security Architect - Consultant 9309 . Employment Type: W2 Only (No ... Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an experienced This client is ...

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

New York, NY · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

* Location: 100% Remote. -Security Architect - Consultant 9309 . Employment Type: W2 Only (No ... Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an experienced This client is ...

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

New York, NY · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

* Location: 100% Remote. -Security Architect - Consultant 9309 . Employment Type: W2 Only (No ... Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an experienced This client is ...

Job Title : Build / Release Engineer Location : 100% Remote Job Type : Contract W2 Description ... Linux environments Understanding of Cloud concepts and APIs Additional Information All your ...

Java Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$53 - $72.75/hr

Remote (USA) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Java ... Experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting (Bash, KSH). * Familiarity with Jira.

Comfortable working on Linux environments and Git version control. * Experience with programmatic ... Familiarity with smart contract development and the Foundry toolkit. * A passion for learning about ...

Senior Salesforce Developer

New York, NY · Remote

$140K - $180K/yr

Ability to work independently with a fully remote team. * Excellent business communicator. * An ... Linux and Python hosted on Azure, creating contract processing automation within Salesforce ...

Remote Linux Contract information

What is the difference between Remote Linux Contract vs Remote Linux Engineer?

AspectRemote Linux ContractRemote Linux Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)Same certifications often preferred or required
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often freelance or consultingFull-time or part-time employment, ongoing roles within companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies seeking temporary Linux expertise for specific projectsUsed by organizations maintaining Linux infrastructure, ongoing support roles
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for temporary Linux roles or freelance opportunitiesIndividuals seeking permanent or long-term Linux engineering roles

Remote Linux Contract roles focus on short-term, project-based work requiring specific Linux skills, often with freelance or consulting arrangements. Remote Linux Engineer positions are typically ongoing, full-time roles within organizations, emphasizing continuous Linux system management and support. Both roles require similar certifications and skills but differ mainly in employment type and work duration.

What cities in New York are hiring for Remote Linux Contract jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Remote Linux Contract job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Linux Contract job openings in New York as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 48% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 49% Remote job distribution.

Java Software Developer III

Apetan Consulting llc

New York, NY • Remote

$70 - $75/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Developer III (Java, SQL, Linux, Atlasian, Jira, Agile)
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $70-$75 an hour on C2C
Mod of interview: Video

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer III to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of large-scale enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java development, SQL databases, Linux environments, and Agile software development while working in collaborative team environments.

Required Skills

  • 15+ years of Java development experience
  • 10+ years of SQL database experience
  • 8+ years of experience supporting and developing large enterprise applications in a team environment
  • 5+ years of Linux experience

Preferred Skills

  • 8+ years of experience with Atlassian tools (especially JIRA)
  • 8+ years working in Agile development environments
  • Experience migrating legacy mainframe applications to Java/SQL platforms

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain enterprise Java applications.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries, database objects, and application performance.
  • Troubleshoot application issues by analyzing logs, system messages, and Linux environments.
  • Lead software development activities, code reviews, and technical analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Support application modernization and legacy system migration initiatives.