Python Developer

Note: We’re only considering candidates based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area at this time. Out-of-area applications will not be reviewed. Join the Ground Floor of a Big Idea sparsQ is a new AI-powered productivity suite for small businesses—think “simpler than Zoho, smarter than Google.” We're building an all-in-one business platform to help small teams do big things. We're currently looking for a motivated, entry-level Python developer to join us at the earliest stage. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundation of a commercial SaaS product, with mentorship and real ownership of your work. Build backend services and REST APIs in Python to power sparQ’s productivity apps (like Contacts, Invoicing, Docs, and Chat) Work with SQLite, PostgreSQL, Docker, and HTMX for performance-focused development Participate in a GitHub-driven open-source project and follow clean coding and documentation practices Collaborate with a small local team and work in an office downtown Minneapolis Learn and grow fast as you contribute to real-world SaaS architecture What You Should Bring Basic experience with Python (personal, academic, or internship projects count) Familiarity with SQL databases (especially PostgreSQL), REST APIs, and CLI tools Passion for clean, readable code and a willingness to learn real-world dev workflows (GitHub, issue tracking, testing) Curiosity about open-source, startups, or SaaS development Ability to work independently and deliver on tasks with minimal handholding Must be located in the Twin Cities metro and available for in-person collaboration Experience with Docker, Flask/FastAPI, or HTMX Familiarity with GitHub and open-source contribution Interest in DevOps, cloud deployment (DigitalOcean, Linode) Enthusiasm for AI and automation tools What We Offer $25/hr based on experience Direct mentorship from a technical founder with startup experience Opportunity to become a core contributor to a global SaaS platform #J-18808-Ljbffr remarqable