Kickstart your career at Kusama Network as a Junior Python Developer! This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or beginners passionate about blockchain and programming. You'll gain hands-on experience scripting tools, analyzing network data, and collaborating remotely with a supportive team. Enjoy mentorship, flexible hours, and growth opportunities in the cutting-edge world of decentralized networks.

Join the Kusama Network team as a Junior Python Developer and launch your career in blockchain technology!

Kusama Network, a canary network for Polkadot, is seeking motivated entry-level developers to contribute to our dynamic ecosystem. This fully remote role offers the perfect opportunity for those with minimal experience to learn Python in a real-world setting while working on innovative projects that power decentralized applications and parachains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and maintain simple Python scripts for automating network monitoring, data collection, and basic analysis tasks.
• Assist senior developers in building tools for interacting with the Kusama blockchain, such as querying node data or processing transaction logs.
• Collaborate on data visualization projects using libraries like Matplotlib and Pandas to generate reports on network performance.
• Participate in code reviews, learning best practices for clean, readable Python code.
• Test and debug scripts under guidance, gaining exposure to unit testing with pytest.
• Contribute to documentation and internal wikis to support team knowledge sharing.

What You'll Learn: As an entry-level developer, you'll receive dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers. Dive into blockchain fundamentals, including Substrate framework interfaces for Python, Web3.py basics, and Kusama-specific APIs. Our structured onboarding includes weekly training sessions on Python essentials (OOP, data structures, file handling) and agile methodologies. Expect pair-programming sessions via VS Code Live Share and daily stand-ups on Discord.

Remote Work & Collaboration: This is a 100% remote position with flexible hours to accommodate global teams. We use Slack for communication, Jira for task tracking, GitHub for version control, and Zoom for meetings. A home office stipend covers ergonomic setups, and we provide access to a cloud development environment to get you started without personal hardware requirements.

Growth Potential: Kusama Network invests in your future with quarterly hackathons, conference attendance (virtual or in-person), and clear paths to senior roles. Many of our engineers started as juniors and now lead parachain projects. You'll work on impactful features like runtime upgrade scripts and governance tooling, building a portfolio that stands out in the Web3 space.

Technologies & Tools:

• Core: Python 3.x, pip, virtual environments
• Data: Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebooks
• Blockchain: substrate-interface, Web3.py
• DevOps: Docker basics, Git
• Testing: pytest, basic CI/CD with GitHub Actions

No prior blockchain experience needed—we'll teach you everything! If you're eager to learn, problem-solve, and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today and become part of the Kusama revolution.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent self-study)
• Basic understanding of Python (variables, loops, functions); 0-1 year experience
• Familiarity with command line and Git basics
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication in English
• No blockchain experience required

• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Home office setup allowance and remote work stipend
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship program
• Professional development budget for courses and certifications
• Health and wellness benefits including mental health support
• Paid time off, parental leave, and team retreats
• Stock options in Kusama ecosystem projects
• Access to internal training on blockchain and Python