Python Developer - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Python Developer for a remote contract role. You will design and maintain backend services, REST and GraphQL endpoints, and work with AI-assisted coding tools.

You will collaborate with an agile team, write clear incident reports, and help shape model training data while operating in a confidential, fast-paced remote environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of backend development in Python, with focus on scalable services.
• Experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong data validation, error handling, and API security practices.
• Database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
• Drive data validation, error handling, and security in backend services.
• Plan and execute database migrations and schema changes.
• Test AI-powered models and provide feedback via reports and screenshots.
• Engage with research in Slack and contribute to improvements.
• Submit post-burst surveys detailing model performance and developer experience.

Kenntnisse

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

Data validation

API security

DB migrations

Cursor AI tools

Communication

Remote work

Tools

Cursor

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Title: 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.