Senior MERN Fullstack Dev – Grow at Top Remote Clients in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role Level and Market Positioning: This is a senior-level MERN stack role requiring 5+ years of experience. The market rate for senior fullstack developers in Europe ranges roughly from €60,000–€100,000/year, while in Eastern Europe or through contractor platforms like Proxify, top earners via contracting can achieve competitive rates — though no salary is disclosed here, which is a mild red flag for transparency.
Skills You'll Develop and Their Market Value:
- React.js and Node.js remain among the most in-demand skills globally in 2024–2025.
- Experience with RESTful API design and MongoDB + SQL adds cross-stack versatility.
- Nice-to-haves like Next.js, TypeScript, Docker, and Kubernetes are increasingly expected at senior level — this role gives exposure to them.
Culture and Company Signals: Proxify is a talent marketplace, not a single employer — you'll be placed with a client company. This means culture fit varies per placement. The model suits self-directed professionals comfortable with some ambiguity around team dynamics.
Green Flags: Predictable hours, on-time payments, 24 flex days, and one onboarding process for multiple future placements reduce friction considerably. High Trustpilot and Glassdoor scores suggest genuine developer satisfaction.
Watch for: No salary transparency, no details on the specific client, and the contractor model means fewer traditional employment protections. Best suited for experienced developers who prefer independence over corporate stability.
About Us
Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂
Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.
Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Developer with strong MERN stack knowledge for one of our clients. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience with MERN stack.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, and Express.js.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Database skills in MongoDB and SQL.
- Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3.
- Experience with Git.
- Solid understanding of state management (e.g., Redux, Context).
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
- Strong problem-solving skills and good communication.
- Intermediate-advanced English.
- Time zone: CET (+/- 3 hours). Applications from candidates outside this time zone cannot be considered.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Next.js or TypeScript.
- Familiarity with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain full-stack MERN applications.
- Build reusable frontend components and robust backend services.
- Work with databases and APIs.
- Translate designs into high-quality code.
- Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
- Write unit tests and participate in code reviews.
- Collaborate with the team throughout the development lifecycle.
What We Offer
- Get paid, not played: No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.
- Predictable project hours: A harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.
- Flex days to recharge: Up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.
- Career-accelerating positions: Exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.
- Hand-picked opportunities: Skip typical recruitment roadblocks with personally matched positions.
- One seamless process, multiple opportunities: A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.
- Consistent compensation: The same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.
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