[Remote] Python Backend Engineer - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. YO IT Consulting is seeking experienced software engineers to assist in training and evaluating next-generation AI systems through real-world software engineering tasks. The role involves working on backend, full-stack, and infrastructure-related projects, requiring strong software engineering judgment and clear technical communication.ResponsibilitiesWork on challenging software engineering tasks across backend, full-stack, infrastructure, and systems-related projectsReview, debug, improve, and explain code across different technical environmentsDesign or evaluate practical solutions involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing, and deployment workflowsIdentify tradeoffs around scalability, maintainability, performance, reliability, security, and developer experienceCommunicate technical reasoning clearly in writing, including why a solution works and what alternatives were consideredCollaborate with the customer’s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions, and problem-solving exercisesAdapt quickly to new codebases, frameworks, and technical requirementsSkills5+ years of hands-on software engineering experienceStrong experience in at least one backend or full-stack engineering environment, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C#, .NET, C++, Go, Ruby, PHP, or similarExperience building, maintaining, or reviewing production-level applications, APIs, services, databases, or integrationsStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code quality, architecture, and technical tradeoffsAbility to explain complex engineering decisions clearly and objectivelyComfortable reading and reasoning through unfamiliar code or technical requirementsExperience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or AzureExperience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, containers, monitoring, or production operationsExperience with frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, or React NativeOpen-source contributions, public GitHub work, technical writing, or strong examples of past engineering workExperience mentoring engineers, reviewing code, or making architecture decisionsCompany OverviewOur Core mission is to develop, deploy, or integrate artificial intelligence (AI) — including machine learning (ML), data analytics, automation, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and related technologies — to solve real-world problems, improve decision-making, automate repetitive tasks, and deliver intelligent solutions across industries. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, AE, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.yoitconsulting.com.