Independent Developer with Node (Office based)

We are a collective of 17 people working in Krakow. No managers, no corporate layers between you and the work. Everyone here makes real decisions and owns the results. You will too, at your own pace.

Salaries are open. Everyone sees what everyone earns. They are self-set through a structured process. We find that this removes politics and builds trust faster than any team-building exercise.

You will sit in the same room as the people you work with. That is a choice, not a rule. We have found that the best ideas come from quick conversations over coffee, not scheduled meetings. When life requires flexibility, we are flexible.

Half of our projects start as someone's idea that needs testing. We help build pilots, validate assumptions, and figure out what is worth developing further. The other half are products we have worked on for years. One of our clients has been with us for 18 years. Another built a successful startup with our team and just came back with a new idea. Over 20 years, we have delivered 200+ projects across 23 industries.

What we offer

26 days of paid vacation for everyone

Private medical care

Flexible hours. We aim to overlap between 10 AM and 4 PM CET. If you need to adjust, communicate and we will find a way.

Stability. We grow slowly. No rapid scaling, no crazy deadlines. We value work-life balance and honest support.

Autonomy and transparency. A team small enough that your voice is heard.

Your desk at Lunar's office, with all the equipment you need.

A supportive and friendly atmosphere. The office has everything you need to feel comfortable.

Recruitment process

Book a 10-15 min online chat with Miko or Pawel. No CV needed. It is a space to ask initial questions and get to know each other. No technical questions.

If it clicks: 1 hour technical meet at our office.

Happy Hours: a day in the office with the team. A mix of activities, casual conversations, and getting to know each other.

Decision.

Daily tasks

• Build and maintain web applications in Node
• Work directly with clients and product owners to understand problems and shape solutions
• Build pilots for early-stage products with validation in mind (speed > quality)
• Iterate on and develop established products, ensuring code quality and sustainability (after validation)
• Communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Work independently in small teams of 2-5 people
• Influence technical standards and practices across your project and the company

Requirements

Strong in Node

Able to work independently on client projects without daily direction

Clear communication with non-technical people (founders, domain experts, product owners)

English at a working level (our daily language with clients and within the team)

Care about delivering value, not just shipping features

Nice to have:

AWS/devops experience

Security awareness and experience

Proficiency with AI coding tools

Experience with early-stage products or validation-driven development JavaScript experience

Must have: Node.js

Nice to have: Docker, Terraform, Terragrunt, AWS, Security, AI, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby on Rails