Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 6, 2026.
Job Title : Software Engineer Python + Docker (Freelance Contract)
Location : Remote
Employment Type : Short-Term Contract (23 Weeks, with possible extension)
About the Opportunity :
Join a cutting-edge AI initiative with Turing, one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies. As a Python Software Engineer, you'll contribute to building backend systems, AI training datasets, SaaS connectors, and evaluation frameworks that help power the next generation of AI models.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop Python backend applications using FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices
- Create and extend connectors for SaaS platforms such as Slack, Jira, Gmail, Notion, Linear, and similar tools
- Perform backend testing, validation, and quality assurance
- Build new integrations and enhance existing connectors
- Mine workflows and create realistic AI training tasks
- Write evaluation rubrics and perform structured QA
- Collaborate with distributed engineering teams
- Use AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot throughout the development lifecycle
Required Skills :
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong Python development experience
- Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Strong knowledge of Docker and containerization
- Experience with Git and software development best practices
- Experience building REST APIs and scalable backend applications
- Familiarity with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Skills :
- Experience building SaaS integrations or connectors
- Experience with AI data annotation, evaluation, or QA
- Knowledge of workflow automation and long-horizon AI task creation
- Previous experience working on AI or LLM-related projects
Selection Process :
- Resume Review
- Interest Check Form (ICF)
- Online Assessment (Python + Docker)
- Onboarding
- Project Allocation
Important: A LinkedIn profile is mandatory and must be included in the resume.
Why Join?:
- Fully remote work
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity to work with leading AI labs
- Exposure to frontier AI projects
- Potential contract extension based on performance
Skills
Python, FastAPI, Flask, REST API, Microservices Architecture, Django