YO IT Consulting
Python Developer - Remote
Python Developer responsible for designing and developing REST and GraphQL APIs, optimizing backend services, and testing AI-powered models. Core technologies include Python, REST, GraphQL, and database management.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Python.
- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
- Hands‑on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Nice to have
- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.
Full description
Python Developer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
- Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services.
- Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.
- Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
- Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
- Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements.
- Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Python.
- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
- Hands‑on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.