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Alex T.

Constanta, Romania

$18/hr
5.0
9 jobs

โณ Saved founders and users 1000+ hours through fast-loading apps and reliable AI integrations across 7+ SaaSes. 30% discounted prices: because summer is a slow season for programming, you can work with me at a discount. For now... ๐Ÿ”ง I am best at making complex DB queries fast and AI integrations and agents that strike the balance between speed and reliability. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธTop-rated Backend Developer with 7 years of experience. ๐Ÿซก WHY ME: I like to help you solve your technical challenges by marrying them to business outcomes. Where most developers exist in a bubble of just writing code, I'd also like to implement solutions that would help you succeed. What you'll get: โœ… Jargon-free, NO BS, no-nonsense communication style. Talking the technical to the non-technical. โœ… Zero micro-management: I can think, plan, and propose solutions on my own, yet your input is much welcomed. Your time is better spent marketing or managing the business. โœ… Fluent English Freelancer who communicates ideas in a way that makes business sense ๐Ÿ™Œ Industries worked with: Marketplace Style Apps(Jobs, Real Estate, etc), EdTech, FinTech, Integrations ๐Ÿ“š STACK: As a backend developer, I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, a bit of SQL too, where needed, Trpc, and a bit of Express when needed, Zod, a bit of Next.js and React where needed, Nginx, and Digital Ocean, and a bit of AWS/GCP when needed ๐Ÿ’ฏ. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ EXTRA EXTRA :) Here are more specific things I'm good at: ๐Ÿ“Œ Complex MongoDB aggregations designed for querying large amounts of data in a fast way ๐Ÿ“Œ Making MongoDB typesafe and integrating it with TypeScript and Zod ๐Ÿ“Œ Experience with nginx, DNS servers & Virtualmin ๐Ÿ“Œ Web sockets, monorepos - integrated one DB with 2 backends: the main app and our internal dashboard ๐Ÿ“Œ AI Backend integrations - utilized AI in the backend for data generation & transformation ๐Ÿ“Œ Experienced with web scraping and external rest apiโ€™s ๐Ÿ“Œ Familiarity with security vulnerabilities such as CSRF, brute force, SQL injections, etc. ๐Ÿ“Œ Experience with stronger than JWT encryption systems, such as Passetto ๐Ÿ“Œ Database Migrations: SQL to SQL or SQL to MongoDB ๐ŸPPS: For examples of my work, make sure to see my portfolio or my intro video, which go into much more detail ๐Ÿ“ฅ JUST MESSAGE ME: Now that you're convinced I'm good at this backend thingy, shoot me a message to start working together ๐Ÿค

  • MongoDB
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • TypeScript
  • SQL
  • Back-End Development
  • AWS Development
  • API
  • AI Development
  • AI App Development
  • Supabase
  • API Integration
  • Claude
  • AI Model Integration
  • Chatbot Integration
  • ChatGPT API Integration
  • NestJS
  • NestJS Development
Navdeep R.

Brampton, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
18 jobs

I help businesses and founders build, fix, and launch websites, web apps, and mobile apps fast, cleanly, and without leaving new problems behind. Whether you need a WordPress site fixed today, a Shopify or WooCommerce store built, a Squarespace or Wix redesign, a React/Node web app, or an iOS app debugged and shipped I can step in, understand the goal quickly, and deliver. ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ & ๐—–๐— ๐—ฆ โ†’ WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, Carrd โ†’ Elementor, Divi, ACF, custom themes & plugins, PHP โ†’ Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay/UPI) โ†’ Membership & subscription sites โ†’ Speed optimization, security hardening, malware cleanup โ†’ Site migration, redesign, and all common WordPress error fixes โ†’ SEO-friendly structure and mobile responsive builds ๐—™๐˜‚๐—น๐—น-๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ & ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ โ†’ React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, REST APIs โ†’ Dashboards, admin panels, SaaS MVPs โ†’ Authentication, user management, webhooks โ†’ Full product builds from idea to deployment ๐—ถ๐—ข๐—ฆ & ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ โ†’ Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Objective-C โ†’ Local notifications, Firebase, push notifications โ†’ App Store release, bug fixes, crash & performance fixes โ†’ Figma to SwiftUI conversion, feature development โ†’ Production experience on apps used by millions, including enterprise iOS work for Albertsons/Safeway ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ†’ cPanel, DigitalOcean, AWS, Linode, Nginx, Apache โ†’ SSL, DNS, domain setup, Docker, Linux VPS ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ 1. I move fast without creating technical debt 2. I handle both front-end and back-end, so you don't need to manage multiple developers 3. I can work from vague requirements and turn them into a working product 4. I communicate clearly and keep things simple 5. I think like a product engineer, not just a coder I'm based in Canada, available 40+ hours/week, and overlap fully with North American time zones. Send me your site, app idea, Figma file, or existing codebase, and I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it.

  • MongoDB
  • React
  • Node.js
  • iOS Development
  • SwiftUI
  • API Development
  • API Integration
  • AI Implementation
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Web Application
  • JavaScript
  • REST API
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Squarespace
  • Wix
  • SEO Audit
  • iOS
  • UIKit
Vikas K.

Muscat, Oman

$15/hr
4.8
44 jobs

I am a FULL STACK ENGINEER with strong experience in building scalable, cloud-based applications using ReactJs, NextJs, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, AWS, NodeJS, NestJS, MongoDB, Stripe, Twilio, OpenAI, iElevenLabs and more. Over the past few years, I have led the development of froentend & backend systems for web and mobile apps, including a social media platform MVP where I designed and implemented serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB. This allowed the platform to scale smoothly and stay cost-effective. My core strength lies in designing RESTful APIs, setting up database structures, and writing clean, efficient code that performs well even under high traffic. I regularly work with MongoDB and have a solid understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization. I also have hands-on experience in authentication systems, role-based access control, and integrating third-party APIs. I enjoy solving complex problems and making backend systems faster, more secure, and easier to maintain. Iโ€™m comfortable working independently or with cross-functional teams, and I often collaborate with frontend developers to ensure the entire application works smoothly from end to end. While my main focus is backend, I also have experience with React, which helps me understand how backend and frontend connect. If you're looking for someone who can take ownership of the end to end development, set up reliable cloud infrastructure, and deliver robust and well-documented APIs โ€” Iโ€™d love to help.

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Node.js
  • Amazon Web Services
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • Serverless Stack
  • Stripe
  • API
  • Next.js
  • Supabase
  • NestJS
Yehor P.

Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

๐Ÿง  Full-Stack Software Engineer | 6+ years of experience Key Skills: ๐ŸŽฏ Advanced Angular Development | Building Responsive & Scalable Front Ends ๐ŸŽฏ Node.js, Express.js and MongoDB Engineering | Powering Robust, Fast Back Ends ๐ŸŽฏ Data Visualization | Highcharts, Chart.js, MapTiler, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, MapLibre GL ๐ŸŽฏ Testing Enthusiast | Karma, Cucumber, CodeceptJS and Istanbul Coverage Tool Front-End: ๐Ÿ’ป Angular & Angular Material | Sleek, Modular, UI Craftsmanship ๐ŸŽจ HTML, CSS, SASS | Styling Interfaces with Responsive Precision ๐Ÿง  RxJS & NgRx | State Management Done Right ๐Ÿง  Old & New Version of Angular | Modules or Standalone components, Signals, etc. ๐ŸŽจ Figma UI Collaborator | Designing with Developers in Mind Back-End: ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Node.js & Express.js Architect | RESTful APIs & Backend Logic ๐Ÿ”ฅ Firebase & MongoDB | Modern, Scalable Data Storage ๐Ÿ“ก REST API | Smooth, Real-Time Communication ๐Ÿ”ง Git & GitHub | Source Control You Can Rely On ๐Ÿ“ฆ Webpack & NPM | Efficient, Modular Build Pipelines, building internal libraries Testing That Matters ๐Ÿงช Test-Driven | Karma + Jasmine + Istanbul = Confident Code ๐Ÿ” End-to-End | CodeceptJS + Cucumber for Real-World Scenarios ๐Ÿ“ˆ Coverage | Clean, Reliable, Maintainable Solutions ๐Ÿงฉ Also Familiar With: React, Vue.js, NestJS, Python, C, C++, and a wide range of UI libraries and frameworks. Always curious, always exploring - I love diving into new tools to expand my development toolkit. โšก With over 6 years of hands-on experience, I bring both creative thinking and engineering rigor to every project. Whether itโ€™s building intricate Angular front ends, wiring up Node.js back ends, or writing bulletproof tests - Iโ€™m here to help your product thrive. Ready to collaborate? Letโ€™s bring your web vision to life! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ปโœจ

  • MongoDB
  • TypeScript
  • Front-End Development
  • Angular
  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • Redux
  • Chart.js
  • RxJS
  • Karma
  • Jasmine
  • Cucumber
  • ExpressJS
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Leaflet
Asad U.

Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs

MEAN & MERN Stack Developer โ€” Production-Ready Web Applications Looking for a MEAN or MERN developer who builds applications that are stable, secure, and scalable from day one? I help startups and businesses turn ideas into real, production-ready web platforms, not fragile demos. Iโ€™m Asad, a Top Rated Full-Stack JavaScript Developer with strong experience in MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) and MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stacks. My approach focuses on clean architecture, predictable performance, and codebases that are easy to extend as your product grows. What I build - MEAN & MERN web applications - Startup MVPs and SaaS platforms - Authentication & authorization systems - JWT, role-based access - Secure API design - Admin dashboards & internal tools - REST APIs & backend systems Core technologies - Frontend: Angular, React - Backend: Node.js, Express.js - Database: MongoDB - Authentication: JWT, OAuth - Deployment: AWS, Vercel Clients typically come to me when they: - Need a reliable MEAN/MERN expert, not a generalist - Want a backend that wonโ€™t break under real usage - Care about maintainable code and long-term scalability - Have existing code that needs cleanup, refactoring, or extension As a Top Rated freelancer, I value clear scope, realistic delivery plans, and clean execution. I collaborate closely with product owners, follow established coding standards, and build systems that future developers can easily understand. If you need a MEAN or MERN developer who delivers stable, production-quality results, message me to discuss your project.

  • MongoDB
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • MERN Stack
  • RESTful API
  • AWS Lambda
  • Docker
  • NestJS
  • Tailwind CSS
Ahmad S.

Faisalabad, Pakistan

$6/hr
5.0
13 jobs

๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ% ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ || ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ || ๐Ÿ’+ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ% ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ-๐๐š๐œ๐ค ๐†๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ž Iโ€™m a ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ.๐ฃ๐ฌ & ๐Œ๐„๐‘๐ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ค ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ helping startups build ๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐’๐š๐š๐’ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ, ๐€๐ˆ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ž๐› ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ. I design and develop production-ready systems using ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ.๐ฃ๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐๐ž.๐ฃ๐ฌ, ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ƒ๐, ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐‰๐’, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐–๐’ ๐œ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐ซ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž. Over the past few years, Iโ€™ve successfully delivered ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ+ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ across SaaS, marketplaces, booking systems, fintech platforms, and AI-powered applications. My focus is simple: build systems that scale, perform, and drive business results. ๐Ÿš€ What I Specialize In โœ… MERN Stack Development (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) โœ… Next.js Applications (SSR, SEO optimization, performance) โœ… Scalable Backend Architecture (NestJS, microservices, APIs) โœ… SaaS Platforms & Multi-Tenant Systems โœ… AWS Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps (CI/CD, deployments, monitoring) โœ… AI & Automation Integrations (GenAI, agent workflows, APIs) โœ… Real-Time Apps, Dashboards & Complex Workflows ๐Ÿ† Proven Results Iโ€™ve built and deployed platforms including: โœ” SaaS products with multi-tenant architecture and subscription systems โœ” Marketplaces & P2P platforms with dashboards and analytics โœ” Booking & scheduling systems with automated workflows โœ” Finance and campaign management platforms with secure transactions โœ” Education and recruitment platforms with complex user flows My clients consistently choose me because I focus on: โœ… Scalability from day one โœ… Clean, maintainable architecture โœ… Performance optimization โœ… Business-driven solutions โ€” not just code ๐Ÿ’ก Technical Expertise Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express, REST APIs, GraphQL Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines Tools: Git, Vercel, Firebase, Supabase โญ What Makes Me Different Many developers can build features. I design systems that survive growth. Clients work with me because I: โœ” Solve complex architecture challenges โœ” Communicate clearly and consistently โœ” Take ownership of projects end-to-end โœ” Deliver reliable, production-ready solutions โœ” Think like a product partner โ€” not just a freelancer ๐Ÿค When You Should Hire Me You should reach out if: Youโ€™re building a SaaS product or startup You need to scale an existing application Your backend architecture needs improvement You want to integrate AI into your product You need a developer who understands business impact ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s Talk If youโ€™re looking for a developer who combines technical expertise, cloud architecture, and product thinking, send me a message โ€” I usually respond quickly.

  • MongoDB
  • Full-Stack Development
  • MERN Stack
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Web Services
  • API Development
  • SaaS Development
  • Web Application
  • AI Model Integration

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MongoDB Developers Hiring FAQs

What is MongoDB?

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database for storing data in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON). It was launched in 2009 to give developers an unstructured data-friendly alternative to relational databases such as MySQL that store structured data in columns and rows. 

How do you hire a MongoDB developer?

You can source MongoDB talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. Youโ€™ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in MongoDB developers.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once youโ€™ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview MongoDB developers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of MongoDB developer you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a MongoDB developer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced MongoDB developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their MongoDB development services more competitively. 

Rates typically charged by MongoDB developers on Upwork are:

  • Beginner: $20 per hour
  • Intermediate: $36 per hour
  • Advanced: $120 per hour

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a MongoDB developer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what youโ€™re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample MongoDB developer job post titles:

  • Back-end developer needed for a MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) project
  • Seeking a MongoDB developer experienced with React Redux
  • Full-stack developer with Flutter and MongoDB experience

Project description

An effective MongoDB job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From database management to RESTful APIs, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, web technologies, or developer tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

MongoDB developer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of MongoDB job responsibilities:

  • Configuration and management of MongoDB deployments on premises and in the cloud
  • Design, development, and implementation of data architectures
  • Assist IT operations with virtualization, DevOps automation, and big data analytics pipelines

MongoDB developer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications youโ€™re looking for in MongoDB developers. Here are some examples:

  • MongoDB
  • Database management
  • Big data analytics (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
  • DevOps automation (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
  • Virtualization (e.g., VMware, Kubernetes)
  • Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)