Remote Python Backend, REST API & CI/CD Automation Engineer — Applied Systems & Research

ActiveHired is expanding its remote specialist bench with a Remote Python Backend, REST API & CI/CD Automation Engineer — Applied Systems & Research at $50 - $70/hour. Contributors work asynchronously from home across major English-speaking countries, translating real-world workflows in CI/CD, Scripting, Python, REST API into high-signal training examples and multi-step evaluation criteria for enterprise AI models.

Primary Responsibilities

• Investigate and document undocumented product behaviors through hands-on exploration and systematic testing.
• Participate in calibration sessions to ensure consistent evaluation methods and grading across the contributor group.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in CI/CD, Scripting, Python, REST API, QA.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.
• High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software engineering, demonstrating strong command of Git/GitHub workflows (pull requests, code review, branching, analyzing diffs, CI log diagnostics).

Skills & Experience Needed

• Background in technical QA, evaluation, or data annotation—demonstrating consistency in applying rubrics and identifying nuanced edge cases.
• Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined adherence to defined processes, and outstanding written and verbal communication in English.
• Compensation Band: $50 - $70/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 4 open positions
• Core Competencies: CI/CD, Scripting, Python, REST API, QA
• Proficient with CI/CD systems—ideally GitHub Actions—including authoring custom workflows and ensuring reproducible build processes.

Remuneration & Remote Setup

• Compensation Rate: $50 - $70/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: CI/CD, Scripting, Python, REST API, QA
• Hiring Agency: ActiveHired

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