Python Developer

Darwin Recruitment; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An early-stage, woman-owned startup in Detroit seeks 1-2 contract developers to finalize their MVP of an AI-powered automation tool. You'll work with Python and AWS, influencing the direction of a novel platform while enjoying flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote-friendly

Competitive hourly compensation

Direct access to founding team

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and experience building production systems.
• Solid experience with AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Building out the Python-based back end.
• Working across AWS infrastructure.
• Integrating third-party APIs and data services.

Skills

Python

AWS

API integration

async workflows

Job description

I’m currently partnering with an early-stage, woman-owned startup that’s building AI-powered automation tools for business intelligence. They’re backed by respected regional accelerators and are tackling some really exciting problems in underserved markets.

Right now, they’re looking to bring on 1-2 contract developers to help finalize and deploy the MVP of their first product-an intelligent automation tool already in early testing.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Building out the Python-based back end

• Working across AWS infrastructure (Lambda, EC2, S3, SES, etc.)

• Integrating third-party APIs and data services

• Prototyping rapidly alongside the technical founder (CTO)

• Having real influence on the direction of a novel AI platform

What they’re looking for:

• Strong Python skills and experience building production systems

• Solid experience with AWS services

• Familiarity with API integration and async workflows

• Someone who’s proactive, hands-on, and thrives in fast-moving environments

Nice to have (but not required):

• Experience working with LLMs or intelligent agents (e.g., OpenAI API)

• Knowledge of email automation, secure messaging, or data workflows

• An interest in long-term product vision or stepping into a leadership role

Why this gig is worth your time:

• Flexible hours and remote-friendly

• Competitive hourly or project-based compensation

• Direct access to a brilliant and mission-driven founding team

• Chance to shape a product from the ground up

If you’re a Python/AWS developer ready to make an impact at the ground level of an innovative AI startup, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s chat!

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

George Wiles