Python Backend Engineer – Remote Contractor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Engineer to work remotely on a part‑time contract (10‑12 hours per week). The role involves evaluating and improving real‑world software systems for next‑generation AI projects, without requiring prior AI experience.

Key responsibilities

• Work on challenging backend, full‑stack, infrastructure and systems tasks for various projects.
• Review, debug, improve and clearly explain code across different technical environments.
• Design or assess solutions involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing and deployment workflows.
• Identify trade‑offs related to scalability, maintainability, performance, reliability, security and developer experience.
• Communicate technical reasoning in writing, outlining why solutions work and alternative options.
• Collaborate with the customer’s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions and problem‑solving exercises.
• Adapt quickly to new codebases, frameworks 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 read, reason through and explain unfamiliar code or technical requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear technical documentation.

Required skills

• Python
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Node.js
• Java
• C# / .NET
• C++
• Go
• Ruby
• PHP
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, containers and monitoring tools
• Frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, React Native) – optional but beneficial
• Version control and public GitHub contributions