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Data Annotator - Backend Software Engineer

IndiaRemote · India
Full-time · Security & IT
POSTED 5 NOVVERIFIED 1H AGO
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$30–80 / hour
mkt median $50k
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since 5 Nov
Hiring · 30d
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+236 net · open roles
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Accountabilities:

Navigate unfamiliar software repositories and understand their architecture, structure, dependencies, and implementation logic.

Review existing code and produce technical annotations covering functionality, logic, dependencies, implementation approaches, and correctness.

Analyse code modifications, commits, and pull requests to assess their impact and determine whether they address the intended problem.

Identify bugs, logical errors, implementation issues, and potential edge cases in existing codebases.

Evaluate AI-generated code, proposed fixes, and technical solutions for correctness, efficiency, maintainability, and compliance with requirements.

Assess software engineering workflows across open-source projects and real-world development repositories.

Review Git and GitHub workflows, including branching strategies, commits, pull requests, code reviews, and review comments.

Interpret Jira tickets, bug reports, feature requests, and development tasks, connecting requirements to the relevant code changes.

Provide structured technical explanations, annotations, and justifications for evaluation decisions.

Maintain accurate, consistent, high-quality annotations in line with project-specific guidelines.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional experience in software engineering or software development.

Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

Practical experience working with open-source software and existing codebases.

Ability to understand, modify, debug, and extend existing code.

Familiarity with Git and GitHub workflows, including branching, commits, pull requests, code reviews, and resolving review comments.

Experience using Jira or similar project and task management tools.

Ability to navigate unfamiliar repositories, locate relevant files, understand dependencies, and trace implementation paths.

Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, debugging, and problem-solving.

Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills, with the ability to assess technical solutions critically.

Clear technical writing skills and the ability to document observations and explain implementation decisions.

Suitable backgrounds include backend engineering, software development, full-stack development, and other hands-on software engineering roles involving debugging, open-source repositories, or code reviews.

Availability for at least 2 hours of dedicated work per day, 6 days per week, with consistent delivery against project deadlines and quality standards.

Benefits

Remote working arrangement from India.

Part-time engagement with flexible working hours, subject to project deadlines and task requirements.

Hourly compensation of USD 30–80.

Opportunity to contribute practical software engineering expertise to AI training and evaluation projects.

Minimum commitment of 2 hours per day, 6 working days per week.

How Jobgether works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

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