Freelance Software Developer (TypeScript) - Quality Assurance (AI Trainer)

Mindrift; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking an AI Tutor in Coding to join our freelance platform. You'll participate in dynamic AI projects that enhance your portfolio while enjoying the flexibility of a remote role. This opportunity calls for a Bachelor's in Software Development or related fields, along with 3 years of experience in testing frameworks and strong coding skills. Join us to shape the future of AI with innovative contributions that align with your expertise and schedule.

Benefits

Part-time remote freelance work

Work on advanced AI projects

Enhance professional portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with testing frameworks/automation tools in TypeScript environments.
• Experience with code review, quality analysis.
• Ability to learn and switch between tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Code generation and code review.
• Prompt evaluation and complex data annotation.
• Training and evaluation of large language models.
• Collaborate with project leads on complex projects.

Skills

Testing frameworks/automation tools

Coding skills

Advanced English (C1)

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Software Development or Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Jest

Job description

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Coding, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Code generation and code review
• Prompt evaluation and complex data annotation
• Training and evaluation of large language models
• Benchmarking and agent-based code execution in sandboxed environments
• Working across multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, SQL, etc.)
• Adapting guidelines for new domains and use cases
• Following project-specific rubrics and requirements
• Collaborating with project leads, solution engineers, and supply managers on complex or experimental projects
  
  

How To Get Started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor's in Software Development, Computer Science, or other related fields.
• You have at least 3 years of professional experience with with testing frameworks/automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Jest) in TypeScript environments
• Experience with code review, quality analysis, and identifying/fixing code smells and type issues
• Familiar with test integration in CI/CD environments
• Experience using, integrating, or tutoring others in AI/ML or LLM-powered testing/coding solutions.
• Strong documentation and bug-tracking skills
• Hackathon or competitive coding experience is a plus
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge
  
  

Benefits

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise