[Hiring] Integration Developer (API Specialist) - Freelance AI Trainer @Mindrift

Role Description

Mindrift is looking for skilled Integration Developers (API Specialists) to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) and build robust system integrations within our hybrid AI + human environment. In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this position at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide system integration expertise, structured thinking, and quality control to ensure reliable and scalable data connectivity across platforms. This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in APIs, webhooks, and building multi-system data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate integrations between core business systems (CRMs, ad platforms, email tools)
• Build and optimize workflows using APIs, webhooks, and real-time or batch data pipelines
• Connect and synchronize databases across platforms (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion or similar)
• Ensure reliable, real-time data transfer and consistency across systems and services
• Troubleshoot and improve data flow performance, latency, and failure handling
• Support integration of automated communication systems (e.g., messaging, outreach, or calling workflows)

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in API integrations, automation, backend systems, or software development (required)
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus
• Strong experience working with REST APIs, webhooks, and data exchange formats (JSON or similar)
• Proven ability to design and manage integrations across multiple SaaS tools and business systems
• Solid background in database synchronization across platforms (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion or similar)
• Experience building reliable data pipelines with proper error handling, retries, and validation mechanisms
• Demonstrated experience building scalable, fault-tolerant integration systems across multiple services
• Strong understanding of API rate limits, pagination, authentication, and performance optimization techniques
• Experience working with real-time vs. batch processing pipelines and choosing appropriate architectures
• Experience integrating communication systems (email, messaging APIs, outreach automation)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data consistency and reliability
• Self-directed work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize integration workflows independently
• Portfolio or examples of integration systems or API-based projects is a plus
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required)

Compensation

• On this project, 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
• Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements

Benefits

• 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