Senior MERN Stack Developer - Remote CET Timezone — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Timezone Constraint is the Key Factor Here: This role requires you to work within CET ± 3 hours (roughly UTC-2 to UTC+4). That's a hard requirement — Proxify explicitly states they cannot consider applications from outside this window. This significantly shapes your nomad geography.
Where can you base yourself? The CET ±3 window covers:
- Europe: All of Europe fits perfectly — Lisbon (UTC+0/+1), Berlin, Warsaw, Bucharest, Athens.
- Africa: Nairobi (UTC+3), Lagos (UTC+1), Cairo (UTC+2) — all viable.
- Middle East: Dubai (UTC+4) is on the edge but technically within range.
- Americas and Asia are excluded — Bangkok (UTC+7), Medellín (UTC-5), and Bali (UTC+8) fall well outside the window.
Async friendliness: The role promises consistent 8-hour working days, which means it's likely synchronous during CET business hours. It's not a fully async role — expect daily team overlap.
Top nomad picks within the zone: Lisbon (Portugal) offers a digital nomad visa and costs ~€1,800–2,500/month for comfortable living. Tbilisi, Georgia (UTC+4, on the edge) is extremely affordable at ~$1,000–1,500/month. Warsaw, Poland is a rising tech hub with moderate costs (~€1,500–2,200/month).
Perks relevant to nomads: Monthly guaranteed payments with flexible withdrawal options are excellent for managing multi-currency living expenses. The 24 flex days per year add travel flexibility.
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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