Remote Python Backend Engineer: API & AI Tools

YO IT Consulting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 165,312; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Python backend contractor to design, build, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints, and to help advance AI-powered tooling. You will work remotely with a fast-paced, confidential team to shape how models learn and perform.

The role emphasizes data validation, API security, database migrations, and collaboration with researchers in Slack to discuss findings and improve developer workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Proficient in RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong data validation, error handling and API security.
• Experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Familiar with AI tools for coding; Cursor is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and remote collaboration.
• Able to work in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative environments.

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.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

API security

Database migrations

Performance tuning

Bug reporting

Tools

Cursor

Job description

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.