Developer – Custom Chatbot (API Integration Specialist) (P-089)

SMASH; Villa Rica (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-senior level Developer specializing in custom AI-driven chatbots. This remote position focuses on designing and building chatbots using OpenAI's API and other tools, requiring strong software development skills and experience in conversational AI projects. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in JavaScript and Python, along with effective communication abilities to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Work from everywhere

Private Medical Insurance

English Academy for Employees and Relatives

Business Skills Coach – Certifications

Events and Additional Perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software development, with experience in chatbot or conversational AI projects.
• Proficiency with APIs, especially OpenAI.
• Experience with JavaScript/Node.js and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy custom AI chatbots using OpenAI APIs.
• Design structured conversational flows tailored to client-specific goals.
• Integrate chatbots into websites, apps, customer service platforms.

Skills

Software Development

Chatbot Development

API Proficiency

JavaScript

Python

HTML/CSS/React

Webhook Management

Database Connections

Effective Communication

Job description

Developer – Custom Chatbot (API Integration Specialist) (P-089)

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SMASH, Who we are?

We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States.

We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step.

We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.

We purposefully move away from the “contractor” or “outsourcing” type of relationship. Our clients don’t want contractors or “just a service.” Neither does our talent.

Our Benefits:

• Work from everywhere
• Private Medical Insurance
• English Academy for Employees and Relatives
• Business Skills Coach – Certifications
• Events and Additional Perks

This is a remote position for Costa Rica and Colombia

This position is remote to work with a US company; applicants must have citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica or Colombia.

Role Overview: We’re seeking a Contract Developer skilled in designing and building custom AI-driven chatbots using OpenAI’s API and complementary tools. You will work on project-based assignments to develop intelligent, flexible chatbot experiences that integrate seamlessly into client platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy custom AI chatbots using OpenAI APIs and other NLP tools.
• Design structured conversational flows tailored to client-specific goals.
• Integrate chatbots into websites, apps, customer service platforms, or CRMs.
• Build admin tools, dashboards, or management portals for bot maintenance.
• Collaborate with project managers and strategists to ensure alignment with branding and voice guidelines.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and suggest technical improvements.
• Stay updated on AI tools and techniques, bringing innovative ideas to projects.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in software development, with experience in chatbot or conversational AI projects.
• Proficiency with APIs, especially OpenAI (GPT models, embeddings, fine-tuning preferred).
• Experience with JavaScript/Node.js and/or Python (both preferred).
• Familiarity with front-end basics (HTML/CSS/React).
• Knowledge of webhook management, serverless functions, and database connections (SQL/Firebase).
• Ability to translate non-technical goals into technical solutions.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bonus: Experience with WhatsApp integrations, voice bots, or RAG techniques.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting