Senior Node.js Developer at Proxify - Remote CET — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and open globally, making it highly compatible with a digital nomad lifestyle — with one critical constraint: you must be within CET ± 3 hours. This restricts your base to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of western Asia (roughly UTC-1 to UTC+4). Popular nomad destinations like Thailand, Bali, or Southeast Asia are off the table.
Within the allowed timezone window, excellent nomad hubs include:
- Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+0/+1): A top nomad destination with a Digital Nomad Visa (D8). Cost of living is moderate — a comfortable lifestyle runs €1,500–€2,500/month.
- Tbilisi, Georgia (UTC+4): Falls just at the edge of the allowed range. Very low cost of living (~$800–$1,200/month), no visa needed for many nationalities for up to a year.
- Medellín, Colombia (UTC-5): Unfortunately outside the CET ±3 window — not viable for this role.
The role offers consistent 8-hour working days and monthly payments, which is ideal for budgeting as a nomad. The 24 flex days per year (~2 days/month) give meaningful flexibility for travel. No mention of equipment stipend or coworking allowance, so factor those costs into your planning.
Headquarters: Sweden
URL: http://career.proxify.io
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior Backend (Node.js / Nest.js) Developer to join our fast-growing network. You'll be responsible for building modern and scalable web applications, working closely with backend developers and designers to create intuitive user experiences.
This is a long-term, full-time remote role with opportunities to work on innovative projects that make a difference.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years with Node.js and 3+ years with Nest.js
- Strong expertise in Node.js and Nest.js frameworks
- Proven experience building REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
- Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Familiarity with authentication/authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2)
- Experience with unit/integration testing (e.g., Jest, Mocha)
- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
- Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours) — applications from candidates outside this timezone cannot be considered
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Understanding of event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
- Experience with Docker and containerized applications
- Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectures
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure backend applications using Node.js and Nest.js
- Implement RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and microservices architectures
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and external services via APIs
- Ensure code quality, security, and compliance with industry standards
What We Offer:
Get paid, not played
No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.
Predictable project hours
Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.
Flex days, so you can recharge
Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.
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Compensation
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To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/proxify-ab-senior-backend-developer-node-js-nest-js-4
Frequently Asked Questions
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