Python Backend Engineer - Remote

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Engineer to work remotely on a part‑time contract (10‑12 hours per week). You will help train and evaluate next‑generation AI systems by tackling real‑world software engineering challenges across backend, full‑stack, and infrastructure domains.

Key responsibilities

• Take on diverse engineering tasks involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Review, debug, improve, and clearly explain code in unfamiliar codebases.
• Identify trade‑offs related to scalability, performance, reliability, security, and developer experience.
• Communicate technical reasoning in writing, outlining why solutions work and what alternatives exist.
• Collaborate with the customer’s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions, and problem‑solving exercises.
• Adapt quickly to new frameworks, cloud environments, and technical requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in at least one backend or full‑stack environment (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C#.NET, C++, Go, Ruby, PHP).
• Proven ability to build, maintain, or review production‑level applications, APIs, services, or databases.
• Excellent written communication skills for explaining complex engineering decisions.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Node.js
• Java
• C# / .NET
• C++
• Go
• Ruby
• PHP
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, containers
• Monitoring and production operations
• Frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, React Native)