Senior Vue.js Developer - Remote Global via Lemon.io — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Lemon.io is purpose-built for location-independent developers. This is a contractor marketplace role — arguably one of the most nomad-friendly structures available. You're not an employee of any single company; instead, Lemon.io matches you with startup projects while you retain full schedule control.
Async & timezone flexibility: The listing explicitly states that async communication or minimal overlap with team hours is supported. This is a strong green flag — you can work from Bangkok, Medellín, or Lisbon without being forced into a rigid 9-to-5 window, though some overlap with US or European startup hours may be needed depending on the matched project.
Visa & eligibility: Lemon.io accepts contractors from 75+ countries across Europe, LATAM, North America, select Asian nations, Oceania, and parts of Africa. Visa assistance is not provided, so you'll need your own right to work or a freelance/self-employment structure in your country of residence. Digital nomad visas in Portugal, Spain, or Costa Rica pair well with this contract model.
Cost-of-living comparison: While exact rates aren't published, Lemon.io has paid $11M+ to engineers — senior Vue.js contractors typically earn $50–$90/hr on such platforms. At even $50/hr (part-time or full-time), that comfortably covers:
- Lisbon: ~$2,000–2,500/month living costs — very comfortable
- Bangkok: ~$1,200–1,800/month — strong savings potential
- Medellín: ~$1,000–1,500/month — excellent runway for savings
No equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned, so budget for those independently.
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 different positions for Senior Vue Developers, including front-end and full-stack roles. Please check the requirements for each option below.
Requirements for Senior Vue.js & Nuxt.js Developer:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 4+ years of experience with Vue.js
- 2+ years of experience with Nuxt.js & JavaScript
- Experience with TypeScript is a must
Requirements for Senior Vue.js & PHP Developer:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years of experience with Vue.js & 3+ years with PHP
- Experience with Laravel is a must
Requirements for Senior Vue.js & Node.js Developer:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years of experience with Vue.js & 3+ years with Node.js
- Experience with Nuxt.js is a must
Requirements for Senior Vue.js & .NET Developer:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years of experience with Vue.js & 5+ years with .NET, OR 5+ years of experience with Vue.js & 3+ years with .NET
- Experience with TypeScript is a must
Requirements for Senior Vue.js & Python Developer:
- 4+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years of experience with Vue.js & 3+ years with Python
Other requirements (all roles):
- 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 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 a project 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, React & Python, React & Golang, Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, Ruby, React & .NET, Android & iOS, iOS & Swift, Flutter & Dart, Blockchain (Ethereum/Ethers.js/Wagmi/Viem/Solana), Angular & Node.js, 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, React & Node.js, 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
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