Python Developer - Voice AI Startup (Fluent in Russian)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Python Developer to join our innovative Voice AI startup. This remote Python Developer position offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge AI technology that transforms how small businesses manage customer interactions. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making enterprise-grade AI accessible to every small business owner.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end integration delivery – from scoping and design to development, testing, and deployment – ensuring all solutions meet business requirements and production-ready standards.
• Collaborate with the Lead Engineer to manage the integration lifecycle: define requirements, structure and assign tasks, monitor execution, and achieve timely delivery.
• Architect and document integration solutions using Python, REST, gRPC, Kafka, Redis, Postman, and SQL, supported by UML, DFD, ERD, and BRD documentation.
• Oversee daily project operations by planning sprints, tracking progress, resolving blockers, and maintaining delivery momentum.
• Engage stakeholders to align goals, manage scope, and prevent deviations from agreed priorities.
• Drive Agile/Scrum practices, facilitate ceremonies, maintain backlogs in YouTrack, and provide transparent reporting.
• Ensure system reliability post-deployment through proactive monitoring with Grafana and other observability tools.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and uphold a clean, consistent, high-quality code base.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
• 2+ years in project management or account-facing roles where you owned delivery.
• Strong technical toolkit including Python, REST, gRPC, UML, BRD, DFD, ERD, Postman, GAP analysis, CJM, SQL, Apache Kafka, and Redis.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum processes and tools like YouTrack and Grafana.
• Proven stakeholder management and scope-control skills.
• Strong communication and time-management skills, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Fluency in Russian language and English language B2+ (both writing and speaking).
• PMI, PMP, PSM, and PSPO certifications are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Background as an acting or former backend engineer.

What We Offer

• Base Compensation: $5,500-$7,500 USD per month (negotiable based on experience).
• Employment Type: contract (1099).
• Remote-first flexibility: fully remote role with working hours aligned to 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM UTC.
• High-impact role: your help determines how partners and customers realize value from AI employees, with clear revenue and performance outcomes attached to your work.
• Cutting-edge AI product: contribute to a platform that lets businesses and agencies deploy voice and chat AI employees in minutes across multiple channels and tools.
• Fast-moving startup environment: work in a lean, engineering-led organization that values speed, ownership, and pragmatic problem-solving over process for process’s sake.

Interviewing Process

• HR Screening.
• Level 1: 45-60 minute video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Level 2: Take-home assignment.
• Level 3: 60-minute video interview with CTO.
• Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews.
• Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.