Role OverviewAs 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. This is a freelance role for a Tendem project, where you'll work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include building bots for one or more messaging platforms, designing and implementing conversational flows, integrating bots with LLMs, connecting bots to backend services, and handling webhooks and rate limits.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you if you're a skilled bot developer with hands-on experience building messaging bots, working with platform APIs and webhooks, and implementing conversational logic. You'll have the opportunity to work fully remote, apply your expertise to real-world technology projects, and participate in performance-based bonus programs.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in backend, integration, automation, or bot development
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields
- Strong foundation in bot development, messaging platform integrations, and building reliable conversational workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Hands-on experience building bots for at least one major messaging platform (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or similar)
- 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
- Understanding of platform-specific limits, message templates, and approval flows
- Experience with hosting and deployment (Docker, serverless, VPS, or PaaS)
- Portfolio or examples of bots you've built
- English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above
Benefits
- Work fully remote on your own schedule
- Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects
- Participate in performance-based bonus programs
- Earn up to $60 per hour equivalent
- Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise
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