About the role

Web Developer III (Python)

BCforward is seeking an experienced Web Developer III for a remote role with quarterly travel to New York City (1–2 days onsite) for design and planning sessions. This 6+ month contract position (potential extension) supports a cutting-edge research team building AI-powered computer-use agents.

Role Overview

You will help design and build scalable web applications and simulation frameworks used to train and evaluate AI systems, partnering closely with AI researchers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance web applications using Python-based technologies
Build and scale application simulation frameworks for AI agent training and evaluation
Collaborate with AI researchers to create realistic application environments
Develop robust backend services and data pipelines
Extend and maintain the OpenApps research ecosystem
Build scalable infrastructure supporting next-generation AI research
Participate in technical design discussions and architecture planning
Deliver production-ready, maintainable code and work independently with cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

5–7 years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years of hands-on Python development
Strong experience building web applications with Python backend frameworks
Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines
Strong understanding of web application architecture
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced research environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Interest/experience in Artificial Intelligence
Familiarity with Computer Vision or AI agent technologies
Experience in research or experimental engineering environments
Strong UI/UX or graphic design skills
Experience building applications from scratch
Portfolio/GitHub with end-to-end web applications

Nice-to-Have / Skills Mentioned

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer-Use Agents
Research environment experience, UI/UX design, Graphic design

About BCforward

BCforward is a staffing and talent solutions company that matches software professionals with client opportunities. This specific role is with a research-focused team building web applications and AI simulation environments to train and evaluate advanced AI systems.

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