Chatbot Developer (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord)

Mindrift
New York, NY
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Join the Tendem project as a skilled Bot Developer to build conversational bots and messaging-platform integrations for real-world applications. 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 You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection, apply your expertise to real-world technology projects, and participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.

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
  • 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 (e.g., WhatsApp template messages)
  • 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

  • Up to $60 per hour equivalent
  • Performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery
  • Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection
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