Python Developer - Remote

Role Overview

Join a customer’s team as a Python Backend Developer (AI Expert) in a part-time, contract, remote role. You will design, implement, and continuously improve scalable backend APIs, collaborating closely with an AI research team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL API endpoints for scalable services.
• Implement strong data validation, error handling, and API security best practices.
• Plan and execute database migrations, performance tuning, and schema changes.
• Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, producing feedback via:
  • incident reports
  • bug traces
  • screenshots
• Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts to assess how AI models affect real coding workflows.
• Collaborate with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel.
• Submit detailed post-burst surveys covering model performance and developer experience.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional backend development experience with strong Python expertise.
• Proficiency building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Extensive use of AI tools for coding; Cursor familiarity is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially for clear incident/bug reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, confidential, collaborative remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visible open-source contributions (e.g., GitHub stars/contributions).
• Experience designing/evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.