Kickstart your tech career with Firo as a Junior Python Developer! This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or self-taught coders passionate about Python. Work remotely, collaborate with a supportive team, and gain hands-on experience through mentorship and real-world projects. No prior professional experience required—just enthusiasm for coding and a desire to learn!

At Firo (https://firo.org/), we're building innovative privacy-focused solutions and seeking a Junior Python Developer to join our fully remote team. This entry-level position is designed for motivated individuals starting their professional journey in software development. You'll contribute to meaningful projects while receiving guidance from experienced mentors, fostering rapid skill growth in a welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining Python-based applications, starting with simple scripts and gradually tackling more complex features.
• Write clean, readable code following best practices, with code reviews from seniors to ensure quality.
• Debug and fix basic issues in existing codebases, learning troubleshooting techniques on the job.
• Collaborate on data processing tasks using libraries like pandas and NumPy for beginners.
• Participate in version control with Git, committing changes and working with pull requests.
• Support testing efforts using pytest or unittest, building your understanding of reliable code.

What You'll Learn: Our structured onboarding includes pair programming sessions, weekly knowledge-sharing meetings, and access to online courses. Dive into web frameworks like Flask or Django through guided tutorials. Explore agile methodologies with daily stand-ups via Slack and bi-weekly sprints tracked in Jira. Gain exposure to containerization basics with Docker and deployment via CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions—all at a pace suited for entry-level developers.

Remote Work & Collaboration: Enjoy 100% remote flexibility with core hours (10 AM - 3 PM UTC) to align global teams. We use Slack for real-time chat, Zoom for video calls, and Notion for documentation. Asynchronous communication respects work-life balance, with recorded meetings for catch-up.

Team & Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team passionate about privacy tech. Mentorship is core: every junior is paired with a senior developer for 1:1 sessions. Growth opportunities abound—many juniors advance to mid-level roles within a year. We celebrate learning with hackathons, tech talks, and contributions to open-source.

Technologies & Tools:

• Core: Python 3.x, virtual environments (venv/conda)
• Libraries: requests, pandas, NumPy
• Version Control: Git/GitHub
• Testing: pytest
• Collaboration: Slack, Jira, Zoom

This role offers a supportive launchpad for your career. If you're excited to code daily and grow with us, apply today! (Word count: 512)

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent self-taught experience)
• Basic knowledge of Python programming (0-1 year experience or personal projects)
• Familiarity with command line basics and Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Reliable access to a computer and high-speed internet

• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Home office setup allowance up to $500
• Monthly remote work stipend ($50)
• Comprehensive Python training programs and online courses
• One-on-one mentorship from senior developers
• Professional development budget ($1,000/year)
• Health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off (20 days/year)