Senior Python Engineer - Functional Testing Project via Mindrift
Mindrift offers a fully remote, project-based collaboration for experienced developers seeking to contribute to innovative AI projects for leading tech companies. As a contractor, you will design black-box tests for diverse codebases, manage Dockerized environments, monitor code coverage, and leverage LLMs like Roo Code or Claude Code to automate and accelerate functional testing. Compensation is task-based and can reach up to $40/hour, with flexible participation of 20–30 hours per week and support from a global community.
Candidates must have 5+ years' experience in software engineering (primarily with Python), expert proficiency in pytest, Docker, and Linux, strong skills in Bash scripting, and the ability to read multiple code languages with LLM support. Familiarity with tools like uv, Pillow, Git, Dagger, Codespaces, and coverage tools (coverage.py, gcov, kcov) is required. A B2 or higher English level and experience with agent evaluation platforms are also essential.
Please submit your CV in English, indicating your English proficiency. Rates may vary depending on skills, expertise, and project phase. This flexible arrangement is ideal for specialists seeking impactful, high-autonomy freelance work on cutting-edge AI initiatives.
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.
About the Role
This project is suited for a Senior Python developer with deep functional testing experience, strong Linux and Docker skills, the ability to read code across multiple languages with the support of LLMs (e.g., C, Rust, Go) and translate requirements for migration tasks, and confidence using tools like Roo Code or Claude Code to accelerate iterative development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create functional black box tests for large codebases in various source languages
- Create and manage Docker environments to ensure 100% reproducible builds and test execution across different platforms
- Monitor code coverage and configure automated scoring criteria to meet industry benchmark-level standards
- Leverage LLMs (Roo Code, Claude) to accelerate development cycles, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall code quality
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (primarily Python)
- Deep experience with pytest (fixtures, session-scoped, timeouts) and designing black-box functional tests for CLI tools
- Expert-level Docker skills (reproducible Dockerfiles, user contexts, secure workspaces)
- Strong Linux & Bash scripting skills and comfort debugging inside containers
- Proficiency with modern Python tooling (uv, pyproject.toml, packaging)
- Ability to read and understand with LLM many coding languages (for example C, C++, Rust, or Go)
- Experience using LLMs (Claude Code, Roo Code, Cursor) to accelerate iterative development and test-case generation
- English language - B2 or higher
Requirements +
- Prior experience with agent evaluation platforms and MCP CLI
Tools and Technologies: Python (pytest, uv, Pillow), Docker, Bash, Git Submodules, C/C++/Rust/Go (reading), Dagger, GitHub Codespaces, LLMs (Claude Code, Roo Code, Cursor), coverage.py, gcov, kcov.
What we can offer
- Freelance project-based collaboration via the Mindrift platform (powered by Toloka AI)
- Fully remote and flexible participation — choose when and how much to contribute (20-30 hours per week)
- Task-based compensation, equivalent to up to $40/hour* depending on performance and volume
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative AI projects for leading tech companies
- Supportive global community
*Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project.
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