Independent Node.js Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Independent Node.js Developer (office-based)
• Team size: Small team (2–5) with direct client/product owner contact

Description

You work in a small team and take ownership of client projects independently, with regular direct communication with clients or product owners. About half of the work is early-stage pilot development with validation in mind, and the other half is iteration and maintenance of established products. The role emphasizes autonomy, clear translation between technical and non-technical needs, and delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate solutions for client projects as part of early-stage pilots and established products
• Work independently without daily direction; know when to ask for help vs. push forward
• Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and translate requirements into implementation
• Deliver value with a product mindset, including the ability to recommend building less when appropriate

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Node.js
• Ability to work independently on client projects without needing daily direction
• Strong communication with non-technical people
• Value-driven mindset; focus on delivering value, not just shipping features
• Understands that sometimes the right answer is to build less

Benefits

• Real autonomy: no managers; decisions made closest to the work
• Full transparency around finances, salaries, and decision reasoning
• Peers, not a manager; the people you work with hire you
• Room to do right by the client, including choosing to build less or stopping
• Paid time off: 26 days
• Private healthcare: Luxmed