Remote Python Backend Engineer — Contract (APIs & Docker)

Mercor; Greater London; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, a remote-first software contracting firm, seeks a Software Engineer to build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP and to integrate web or desktop apps into RL Studio.

You will work with APIs, Docker and Linux environments, implement state management hooks, and ensure apps pass validation and deployment requirements. This contract role suits developers craving hands-on Python backend work.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills.
• Experience with APIs, backend systems, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Docker, Linux, and local testing workflows.
• Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.

Responsibilities

• Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP.
• Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio.
• Work with APIs, Docker, Linux environments, and service configuration.
• Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management.
• Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues.
• Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements.

Skills

Python

APIs

Backend

Debugging

Tools

Docker

Linux

Testing workflows

Job description

Mercor, a remote-first software contracting firm, seeks a Software Engineer to build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP and to integrate web or desktop apps into RL Studio.

You will work with APIs, Docker and Linux environments, implement state management hooks, and ensure apps pass validation and deployment requirements. This contract role suits developers craving hands-on Python backend work.