Job Description

HackerNoon is where technologists read, write, and publish. With 4M+ monthly readers and 45k+ contributors, we’re building publishing software for the next generation of independent tech media. Think green, think weird, think big — and help us make the internet a little more human.

💻 The Role

We’re looking for a Junior Full-Stack Developer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, build robust APIs, and contribute to frontend features that bring them to life. About 70% of your time will be spent on backend development (Node.js, Express, Google Cloud Functions, MongoDB), with the remaining 30% supporting frontend work (Next.js, React, and related integrations).

This role is for builders who want to learn fast, break things carefully, and make an impact.

🛠 What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain REST APIs to power HackerNoon’s publishing platform
• Design MongoDB schemas, optimize queries, and implement middlewares
• Work on authentication & authorization projects (so no one edits stories they shouldn’t)
• Contribute to frontend features and integrations with designers & devs
• Debug, troubleshoot, and squash bugs across backend and frontend
• Vibe code, debug vibe code, level up vibe coded projects
• Write tests and improve QA practices
• Collaborate with the business team and community
• Learn deployments with Google Cloud Functions (serverless FTW)
• Join code reviews, share ideas, and grow as an engineer

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of backend experience (or strong side projects/internships)
• Solid knowledge of Node.js + Express
• MongoDB fluency: schemas, lookups, and middlewares
• REST API best practices (CRUD, error handling, clean routes)
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (Next.js/React preferred)
• Git workflows and teamwork chops
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and hacker spirit 🧑‍💻

🌟 Bonus Points If You Have

• Deployed code to Google Cloud Functions
• Experience with frontend state management and API consumption
• Dabbled in Next.js/Vercel revalidation or frontend performance tuning
• Experience with cron jobs, automation, or backups
• Experience with Cloudflare or other domain providers
• Full-stack side projects or open-source contributions
• A love for writing or publishing tech blogs ✍

🎉 Perks of Joining HackerNoon

• 🌍 100% remote, flexible work hours
• 🟩 Small team = big impact
• 📈 Stock options for full-time team members
• 🚀 Learn directly from senior engineers and founders
• 📰 Work on a product trusted by millions of readers