YO HR Consultancy

Job Title:&nbsp;Python Developer - AI Expert
Job Type: Part-time, Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.</li>
<li>Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services.</li>
<li>Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.</li>
<li>Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.</li>
<li>Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.</li>
<li>Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements.</li>
<li>Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.</li>
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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<li>3+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Python.</li>
<li>Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.</li>
<li>Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.</li>
<li>Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.</li>
<li>Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.</li>
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Preferred Qualifications:
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<li>Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).</li>
<li>Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.</li>
<li>Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.</li>
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