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Backend Engineer

Build the APIs behind real events.

Engineering · remote · Remote (anywhere) · 3-6 hrs / week · Ongoing, flexible · 2 openings

Work on PlanIt's Node.js and MongoDB backend: new endpoints, data models, integrations and performance.

What you will do

  • Build and fix API endpoints
  • Write validated, secure backend code
  • Improve performance and tests
  • Collaborate with the backend lead

What we are looking for

  • Comfortable with Node.js and Express
  • Basic MongoDB knowledge
  • Can use Git and pull requests

Nice to have

  • Auth, WebSockets or payments experience

Perks

  • LinkedIn recommendation and reference letter for people who deliver
  • Real shipped work for your portfolio
  • Direct access to the founder and a clear area to own

Compensation

Unpaid volunteer role. If PlanIt earns revenue in the future, contributors may be offered a share, to be agreed in writing. Nothing is guaranteed.

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