Freelance Chatbot Developer (WhatsApp / Telegram / Discord)
Mindrift
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Salary
USD 1,200 - 4,800 monthly
Employment Type
Freelance
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Information Technology & Software
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
July 18, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
Mindrift is actively seeking skilled Bot Developers to join our innovative Tendem project. This freelance opportunity focuses on building advanced conversational bots and integrating messaging platforms within our unique hybrid AI + human environment.
In this role, referred to as an AI Pilot, you will collaborate closely with Tendem Agents who manage repetitive tasks. Your primary contribution will be providing expert bot engineering, applying sound conversational design judgment, and ensuring rigorous quality control. This guarantees that our bots are reliable, highly useful, and ready for real-world users.
This part-time, remote position is perfectly suited for professionals with extensive hands-on experience in developing messaging bots, working with diverse platform APIs and webhooks, and implementing sophisticated conversational logic.
As a Bot Developer on the Tendem project, you will be responsible for designing, building, and refining messaging bots across platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. These bots will serve various critical use cases, including customer service, appointment booking, order processing, content delivery, moderation, and automated notifications.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Build bots for WhatsApp (Business API / Cloud API), Telegram (Bot API), Discord, 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.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of relevant backend, integration, automation, or bot development experience (required).
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus.
- Strong foundation in bot development, messaging platform integrations, and building reliable conversational workflows.
- Ability to design and maintain production-ready bots.
- Confidence in working with APIs, webhooks, and backend services.
- Proficiency in refining AI-assisted output into stable, user-friendly experiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience building bots for major messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, or similar) is required.
- 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 is a strong plus.
- 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).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to bot reliability.
- 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).
Benefits & Perks
- 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.
- Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
How to Apply
Include a portfolio or examples of bots you've built.
Join Our Communities
The AI and automation sector in the United States is experiencing exponential growth, driven by demand for intelligent conversational interfaces. This freelance Chatbot Developer role focuses on building sophisticated messaging bots and integrating them with platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. You will leverage advanced API integrations, conversational design principles, and webhook management to create seamless user experiences. This position directly impacts client engagement and operational efficiency by automating key processes, ensuring robust dialogue state management, and integrating with LLMs for natural language processing. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering high-quality, production-ready bots that enhance user interaction and streamline business workflows, contributing significantly to project success and platform scalability.
Posted Date
July 4, 2026
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