Mindrift is looking for skilled Bot Developers (WhatsApp Business API Telegram Bot API Discord API) to join the Tendem project ( https//tendem.ai/ ) and build conversational bots and messaging-platform integrations within our hybrid AI + human environment. In this role as an AI Pilot – that s how we refer to this position at Mindrift – you ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks while you provide bot engineering expertise conversational design judgment and quality control to ensure bots are reliable useful and ready for real users. This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience building messaging bots working with platform APIs and webhooks and implementing conversational logic. 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 This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a Bot Developer you ll design build and refine messaging bots for one or more messaging platforms including WhatsApp Telegram Discord Slack and similar platforms — for use cases such as customer service appointment booking order taking content delivery moderation and automated notifications. Key Responsibilities Build bots for one or more messaging platforms such as WhatsApp (Business API / Cloud API) Telegram (Bot API) Discord Slack and similar messaging platforms. Design and implement conversational flows dialogue state and fallback handling. Integrate bots with LLMs (OpenAI Anthropic or similar) for natural language responses where appropriate. Connect bots to backend services databases CRMs and third-party APIs (booking systems payment content sources). Handle webhooks rate limits and platform-specific message formats (interactive messages buttons media templates). Evaluate AI-generated bot code and refactor it for correctness reliability and graceful error handling. Implement logging monitoring and recovery so bots stay healthy in production. Requirements and benefits Educational qualifications At least 3 years of relevant experience backend integration automation or bot development experience (required). Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or related technical fields is a plus. Academic and/or Professional Experience Candidates should have a strong foundation in bot development messaging platform integrations and building reliable conversational workflows. We are looking for specialists who can design and maintain production-ready bots work confidently with APIs webhooks and backend services and refine AI-assisted output into stable user-friendly experiences. Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. Technical Skills (Essential) At least 1 year of hands-on experience building bots for at least one major messaging platforms (WhatsApp Telegram Discord Slack or similar) is required Strong command of Python or Node.js for backend bot logic. Solid experience with REST APIs webhooks OAuth and async request handling. Experience with relational or NoSQL databases for storing conversation state and user data. Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI Anthropic) and prompt design for conversational use is a strong plus. Understanding of platform-specific limits message templates and approval flows (e.g. WhatsApp template messages). Experience with hosting and deployment (Docker serverless VPS or PaaS) Additional requirements Strong attention to detail and commitment to bot reliability — no silent failures no broken flows. Self-directed work ethic with the ability to design and ship complete bots independently. Portfolio or examples of bots you ve built (required). English proficiency Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required). Project time expectations For this project tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases based on project requirements. This is an estimate not a guaranteed workload and applies only while the project is active. Compensation On this project contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope complexity and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements. Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you? Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection. Gain hands-on experience in a unique hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly — a distinctive skill set in a rapidly growing field. Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.