Kickstart your career at Pi Network as an Associate Node.js Backend Developer! This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about server-side JavaScript. Build scalable APIs for our blockchain platform, work fully remote with mentorship, and grow your skills in Node.js, Express, and modern web technologies. No prior experience required – just enthusiasm and basic coding knowledge.

Join the Pi Network Engineering Team as an Associate Node.js Backend Developer!

Pi Network is revolutionizing cryptocurrency accessibility through our innovative mobile mining app at https://minepi.com/. We're seeking motivated entry-level talent to join our remote-first engineering team and contribute to building the backend infrastructure that powers our decentralized network.

In this role, you'll start with foundational tasks under the guidance of senior developers, gradually taking on more responsibility. Our focus is on your growth: expect paired programming sessions, code reviews, and dedicated mentorship to help you master Node.js from the ground up. You'll collaborate via Slack, Zoom daily stand-ups, and GitHub for version control in an Agile environment using Jira.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js for user authentication, data processing, and blockchain interactions.
• Write clean, testable code with basic unit tests using Jest.
• Debug and troubleshoot simple issues in development environments.
• Integrate with databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL for data persistence.
• Participate in code reviews and learn best practices for scalable backend services.
• Support deployment pipelines with Docker basics and AWS/Heroku.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integrations.

This is a fully remote position with flexible hours (core hours 10am-4pm UTC). We use modern tools like VS Code, Postman for API testing, and Nodemon for development. No prior professional experience is needed – we'll teach you Node.js fundamentals, asynchronous programming, npm package management, and middleware patterns on the job.

What You'll Learn:

• Core Node.js concepts: event loop, modules, file system operations.
• Building microservices and handling real-time data with Socket.io.
• Security basics: JWT, bcrypt for authentication.
• Performance optimization techniques suitable for high-traffic apps.
• Agile methodologies, CI/CD with GitHub Actions.

Growth opportunities abound: after 6 months, top performers advance to mid-level roles with increased ownership. We foster a welcoming culture with weekly tech talks, hackathons, and access to online courses (Udemy, Pluralsight). Pi Network values diversity and supports work-life balance with unlimited PTO.

If you're excited about blockchain, JavaScript, and starting your dev career, apply today! Help us build the future of Pi.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent self-taught portfolio)
• Basic understanding of JavaScript (HTML/CSS a plus)
• 0-1 year of professional experience; internships count
• Familiarity with Git and command line basics
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn Node.js
• Excellent communication in English for remote collaboration
• Availability for occasional overlap with UTC timezone

• Fully remote work with flexible core hours
• $1,000 home office setup allowance
• Monthly remote work stipend for internet/utilities
• Comprehensive mentorship program with senior engineers
• Professional development budget ($2,000/year) for courses and certifications
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Stock options in Pi Network
• Team-building virtual events and swag