Junior Back End Developer

At the moment, we’re only able to hire candidates already living in the Netherlands.

At Podego, we’re a startup innovating how people experience audio news. We make staying informed effortless with personalized daily podcasts from trusted sources. Powered by AI, our short podcasts deliver the day’s top headlines, tailored to each user’s interests.

We’re looking for a back end developer who’s enthusiastic about learning & taking our MVP to a fully viable product. In this role, you’ll work closely with our CTO to build scalable backend infrastructure that supports both content delivery & automated content generation. As we move through the building phase, speed will be critical to our growth.

As part of our founding team, you'll have the unique opportunity to build an innovative product from scratch. If you're willing to learn, excited by new challenges, and customer-focused, we want you on board!

Requirements:

• Proficient in Python, Flask, and FastAPI
• Experience with Google Cloud Compute Engine, Firebase Auth, and Firestore
• Experience with Scikit Learn is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Willing to work from the office once per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team, with a proactive, positive and open communication style
• Open to students pursuing a degree in the Netherlands

Hours, Salary & Benefits

• Flexible part-time position, you plan your hours
• 8-16 hours per week
• €17-23/hour, depending on your experience
• Opportunity to shape and build something from scratch
• Work in a small, tight-knit team where your input matters

Application process

• Submit your CV, projects that you’re proud of, and/or your Github profile to [email protected]
• Complete a technical test
• In-person interview with the co-founders
• Application result

This position is based in Utrecht, kindly do not apply if you are not based in the Netherlands. You'll join us in the office at least once a week.