Python Developer | $100/hr Remote

Position: Python Developer (Contract) – Remote
Role Overview: Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs. Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices in backend services. Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes. Actively test AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots. Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts to explore AI model impacts on coding workflows. Engage with research teams via Slack to discuss findings and propose improvements. Submit detailed post-burst surveys on model performance and developer experience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python.
• Implement backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
• Perform database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Test AI models in Cursor and document findings.
• Collaborate with research teams and submit feedback.
• Analyze model performance and developer experience via surveys.

Requirements:

• Strong Python backend development experience.
• Proficient REST/GraphQL API development.
• Advanced backend data validation, error handling, and security.
• Database migration, performance tuning, and schema design expertise.
• Extensive AI tool usage, particularly Cursor.
• Clear written and verbal communication for bug/incident reporting.
• Thrives in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.