We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for software engineers experienced in Python development, MCP server implementation, API integration, backend systems, Docker, Linux environments, sandboxed application workflows, and technical debugging.
This role supports current and upcoming remote technical opportunities focused on building and integrating applications for AI training and evaluation environments. Selected professionals will develop MCP servers, integrate web or desktop applications into controlled environments, configure services, test applications locally, and ensure technical outputs are stable, testable, and deployment-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Professionals in this role may contribute to:
Python & MCP Server Development
- Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP or similar frameworks
- Develop backend logic, service interfaces, and integration workflows for application-based technical environments
- Implement application state management workflows, including populate and snapshot-style hooks when required
- Write clean, maintainable, and reliable code that supports stable application behavior
Application Integration & Environment Setup
- Integrate web or desktop applications into sandboxed or controlled technical environments
- Work with APIs, Docker, Linux systems, local testing workflows, service configuration, and deployment-related files
- Configure application services, dependencies, permissions, and runtime requirements
- Support integration work involving backend systems, developer tools, databases, or containerized applications
Testing, Debugging & Technical Quality
- Test applications locally and debug build, runtime, configuration, permission, and environment issues
- Ensure applications meet validation, stability, and deployment-readiness requirements
- Troubleshoot integration errors and improve reliability across application workflows
- Apply strong attention to detail when reviewing technical outputs, configuration files, and platform requirements
Ideal Profile
Strong candidates may have:
- Strong Python development skills
- Experience with APIs, backend systems, application integration, and technical debugging
- Familiarity with Docker, Linux environments, local testing workflows, and service configuration
- Ability to work with configuration files, deployment pipelines, permissions, and runtime environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment
- Clear written communication skills for documenting issues, explaining technical decisions, and coordinating project work
Educational Background
- Academic or professional background in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related technical field is highly relevant
- Professional experience in Python engineering, backend development, API integration, developer tooling, application deployment, or technical operations may be especially valuable
- Experience with containerized environments, Linux workflows, testing pipelines, or production-adjacent software systems may support project fit
- Practical engineering experience may be considered alongside formal education depending on project requirements
Nice to Have
- Experience with FastMCP, MCP-based systems, or similar application integration frameworks
- Experience integrating third-party applications, web apps, desktop apps, databases, or developer tools
- Familiarity with sandboxed environments, application validation workflows, automated testing, or deployment requirements
- Comfort debugging complex runtime issues involving containers, permissions, services, APIs, or configuration files
- Strong ability to maintain consistency and accuracy across detail-oriented technical implementation tasks
Why This Opportunity
- Apply Python, MCP, and application integration skills to structured remote technical project work
- Contribute to high-quality app integration, backend setup, and technical environment readiness
- Use debugging, configuration, and systems-thinking strengths in a focused engineering workflow
- Work on flexible assignments aligned with backend development, APIs, Docker, Linux, and MCP-based integration
- Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation
Contract Details
- Independent contractor role
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling
- Eligible professionals may be based in approved project locations depending on project needs
- Part-time commitment depending on project availability and technical scope
- Competitive rates of $35–$40 per hour depending on expertise, technical depth, task quality, and project scope
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
About the Platform
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
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