Senior Python Engineer - Remote AI Testing & Docker Expert

Mindrift; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech-focused platform is seeking a Senior Python developer for a project-based role focused on AI systems. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience with Python, deep skills in functional testing, strong Docker and Linux expertise, and be proficient in multiple programming languages. The position allows for fully remote and flexible participation, providing competitive compensation of up to $80/hour based on performance. Candidates must also demonstrate advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher).

Benefits

Freelance project-based collaboration

Fully remote and flexible participation

Task-based compensation up to $80/hour

Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects

Supportive global community

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, primarily in Python.
• Deep experience with pytest and designing black-box functional tests.
• Expert-level Docker skills with reproducible Dockerfiles.

Responsibilities

• Create functional tests for large codebases in various source languages.
• Manage Docker environments for reproducible builds and tests.
• Monitor code coverage and configure automated scoring criteria.

Skills

Functional testing experience

Linux skills

Docker skills

Reading code across languages

Bash scripting

Python tooling

Tools

Docker

pytest

Git

LLMs (Claude Code, Roo Code)

Job description

A tech-focused platform is seeking a Senior Python developer for a project-based role focused on AI systems. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience with Python, deep skills in functional testing, strong Docker and Linux expertise, and be proficient in multiple programming languages. The position allows for fully remote and flexible participation, providing competitive compensation of up to $80/hour based on performance. Candidates must also demonstrate advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher).