Freelance Bot Developer (WhatsApp / Telegram / Discord)

Overview

What We Do

About The Role

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

Requirements And Benefits

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in backend or bot development (required)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus
• Candidates should have a strong foundation in bot development, messaging platform integrations, and building reliable conversational workflows. We are looking for specialists who can design and maintain production-ready bots, work confidently with APIs, webhooks, and backend services, and refine AI-assisted output into stable, user-friendly experiences. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential
• Hands-on experience building bots on at least one major messaging platform (WhatsApp Business / Cloud API, Telegram Bot API, Discord, Slack, or similar)
• 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 — no silent failures, no broken flows
• 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)
• Project time expectations
• For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.
• This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

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.
• Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?
• 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