Senior Full-Stack Dev at Lemon.io – Grow with Startups in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Lemon.io operates as a talent marketplace, not a direct employer — meaning you'll be placed as a contractor with US/European startups. This is a distinct career model worth evaluating carefully.
Compensation Context: No salary is published, but the $11M+ paid to engineers and the senior-level positioning suggest rates in the $50–$120/hr range, competitive with platforms like Toptal or Gun.io. However, you won't receive benefits (health insurance, 401k, PTO) — typical of contractor arrangements.
Skills Development: Working across multiple startups over time exposes you to diverse codebases, architectures, and business domains. The required stack — React, Python/Golang/Node, TypeScript, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Supabase, and AI-assisted coding — is highly marketable in 2025–2026. AI-assisted coding proficiency in particular is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation.
Green Flags:
- No micromanagement or screen tracking — signals trust-based culture
- Direct client communication builds consulting and stakeholder skills
- Fast-paced startup exposure accelerates breadth of experience
- Access to a global developer community of 75+ countries for networking
Red Flags / Considerations:
- Contractor model means no employment benefits, job security, or paid leave
- No visa sponsorship — limits options for those needing work authorization
- Income can be inconsistent between project placements
- Less suited for those seeking mentorship, structured career ladders, or long-term team belonging
Best suited for senior engineers who are self-directed, financially disciplined, and prioritize autonomy over stability.
Are you a talented Senior Developer looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further than Lemon.io — the marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.
What we offer:
- The rate depends on your seniority level, skills and experience. We've already paid out over $11M to our engineers.
- No more hunting for clients or negotiating rates — let us handle the business side of things so you can focus on what you do best.
- We'll manually find the best project for you according to your skills and preferences.
- Choose a schedule that works best for you. It's possible to communicate async or minimally overlap within team working hours.
- We respect your seniority so you can expect no micromanagement or screen trackers.
- Communicate directly with the clients. Most of them have technical backgrounds.
- We will support you from the time you submit the application throughout all cooperation stages.
- Most of our projects involve working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Through our community, we will connect you with the best developers from more than 75 countries.
We have several open positions for Full-Stack React.js Developers as well as backend positions. See the details below.
Requirements for the Senior React & Python Position:
- 4+ years of software development experience.
- Commercial experience (one of the following combinations):
- React.js 3+ years & Python 3+ years
- React.js 2+ years & Python 5+ years
- React.js 5+ years & Python 2+ years
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure is required.
Requirements for the Senior Golang & React Position:
- 4+ years of software development experience.
- Commercial experience (one of the following combinations):
- React.js 3+ years and Golang 3+ years
- React.js 2+ years and Golang 5+ years
- React.js 5+ years and Golang 2+ years
Requirements for the Senior Node & React Position:
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Commercial experience (one of the following combinations):
- React.js 3+ years, Node.js 5+ years, and Next.js 2+ years
- React.js 5+ years, Node.js 3+ years, and Next.js 2+ years
- Expertise in TypeScript, Supabase, and AI-assisted coding is a must.
Other requirements (all positions):
- Strong technical skills: ability to create projects from scratch and deep understanding of application architecture.
- Clear and effective communication in English — advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues. Good self-presentation is also essential for client calls.
- Strong self-organizational skills — ability to work full-time remotely with no supervision.
- Reliability — we want to trust you and expect that you won't let us and the client down.
- Adaptability and Flexibility — ability to onboard projects promptly and start delivering results quickly.
Sounds good? Apply now and join the Lemon.io community!
Not your tech stack?
We have a variety of projects. If you have 4+ years of commercial software development experience and are proficient in any of the following, we'd love to connect: AI Agent Architecture, AI Automation Architecture, AI Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, Ruby, PHP & Vue, Vue & Node.js, React & .NET, Android & iOS, iOS & Swift, Flutter, Blockchain (Ethereum/Ethers.js/Wagmi/Viem/Solana), Angular & Node.js, Vue & .NET, Python & Vue, DevOps, MLOps, Data Science, Angular & PHP, Angular & .NET, Symfony & React, Symfony & Vue, Symfony & Angular, Python, Symfony & JavaScript & Next.js & TypeScript, Data Analysis, React & PHP, Data Engineering, Project Management, Product Management, QA Automation, QA Manual, Embedded Software Engineering, React Native & Node, React Native & React, React Native & Ruby, React Native & Python, WordPress, Android, Data Annotation, Angular, Python & Node, Java & Spring, Svelte & Python, Svelte & Node.js, Svelte & TypeScript, Rust, Shopify & JavaScript, Vue & Nuxt, PHP & Laravel, UI/UX Design, Animation, Graphic Design, React & Node & React Native, .NET & C#, Electron, Scala, C++, Unreal Engine & C++, Python & LLM, Unity, or Machine Learning Engineering.
We do not provide visa assistance, and our cooperation model does not include the benefits typically offered with direct hire.
We work with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (the U.S. and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a full-time employment position or a freelance/contractor arrangement?
Can I work from any country?
Do I need to work specific hours or in a specific timezone?
What is the expected compensation for these roles?
What if my tech stack isn't React, Python, Golang, or Node.js?
