Chatbot Developer (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord) - Freelance

About Mindrift

Mindrift is a platform connecting 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, part-time remote opportunity for a Bot Developer on the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/). As an AI Pilot, you'll design, build, and refine messaging bots for one or more messaging platforms, collaborating with Tendem Agents in a hybrid AI + human environment. You'll provide bot engineering expertise, conversational design judgment, and quality control to ensure bots are reliable, useful, and ready for real users.

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

Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in backend, integration, automation, or bot development (required).
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience building bots for at least one major messaging platform (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or similar) (required).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus.

Technical Skills (Essential)

• 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.
• Experience with hosting and deployment (Docker, serverless, VPS, or PaaS).
• 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).

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

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

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.

Why This Opportunity

• 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.