Michael brings a wealth of experience with 15 years in creating scalable web applications that truly prioritize user experience. His remarkable talent for seamlessly integrating client-side and server-side technologies with cloud services, along with his proficiency in cutting-edge tools, sets him apart. Recently, he's channeled his creativity into developing an educational platform, highlighting his commitment to learning and innovation. With strong skills in software architecture and problem-solving, Michael is a fantastic fit for roles that demand strategic insight and backend expertise.
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Greg doesn't work; he does what he loves. He has 14 years of experience and a background in graphic design and is ready to take on any React + Node project. He is passionate about mentoring and sharing his knowledge with others. In addition, Greg is our tech interviewer and has worked on some of Lemon's projects, ensuring quality.
With a career spanning top-tier companies like Google and Volvo, Bradley brings solid full-stack expertise and a keen architectural mindset. More recently, he has focused on his own startup, where he developed AI-driven features using OpenAI and machine learning models. His roles extended beyond engineering to product strategy and team leadership, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
Meet Erman — an experienced React/React Native developer who is a lifelong learner, constantly improving his technical skills and staying abreast of new technologies. While Erman has substantial experience as a Full-Stack developer, his preference lies in Front-End development. Throughout his career, Erman has primarily worked as a freelancer, contributing to projects for leading SaaS companies in the EU, including working on a video-streaming platform and in an app development company.
Denys is a seasoned full-stack developer with over 8 years of commercial experience, known for his in-depth understanding of the JavaScript ecosystem and handling complex challenges. While he primarily focuses on front-end development, Denys also has solid experience in backend tasks. Additionally, he has a background of successfully leading teams to project completion and being a technical interviewer for React and Typescript!
Mariusz is a Senior Full-stack Developer with extensive expertise in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and Node.js. He possesses deep analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a thorough understanding of how JavaScript works under the hood. Mariusz stays updated with the latest JavaScript features and is highly recommended for his ability to mentor less experienced developers. In the DevOps domain, Mariusz demonstrates strong proficiency in CI/CD, GitOps, AWS, and Docker. Mariusz excels in communicating complex concepts in simple terms, making him effective in customer interactions. He is always happy to help and exchange knowledge in open repository communities.
Dima has been working as a web developer for the past eleven years. Most of his experience comes from building or maintaining apps based on Python, Ruby, and JavaScript tech stacks. Besides application development, he also does system administration. He has experience deploying, maintaining, and optimizing the performance of web applications and Linux servers. Dima is currently building a habit of regularly writing articles about Django and helping people in the Django community.
As a strong senior full-stack developer, Denis brings nearly ten years of experience to the industry. Specializing in React and Next.js, he is fluent in TypeScript and JavaScript. Denis has extensive expertise in building MVPs and implementing business logic, consistently contributing to the successful launch of web products. His proficiency in creating project architecture makes him an excellent addition to any web development team.
With over 8 years of commercial experience in Node.js and React development, Volodymyr demonstrates exceptional proficiency in Node.js fundamentals, JavaScript, and diverse tools. Moreover, as the CEO and CTO of his personal project, a marketplace he built from scratch to book photographers online, Volodymyr has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills. Volodymyr's practical expertise spans backend architectures like monolith, microservices, and serverless, coupled with a strong command of the React/Redux ecosystem, making him an ideal choice for any project setup, whether within a team or as an individual developer.
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Why hire Bun developers with Lemon.io?
Most teams hiring Bun developers are migrating from Node.js or running Bun alongside existing services. We specialize in sourcing developers with comprehensive backend experience who can proactively solve migration bottlenecks, runtime edge cases, and integration challenges.

Skip the hiring queue
Bun is new enough that the developer pool is genuinely small. You can't just post on LinkedIn and wait. The 24-hour matching matters more here than for a Node.js role, where candidates are everywhere.

Save time on screening
Bun's toolchain complexity means surface-level knowledge is easy to fake on a resume. At Lemon.io, only senior engineers perform technical interviews. They can quickly spot strong tech skills and can’t be easily fooled.

Replacement guarantee
Because Bun is still maturing, there's a real risk of hiring someone who's great in general but hits a wall with Bun-specific edge cases. The guarantee means that risk sits with us, not with you.
Why hire Bun.js
Why hire Bun developers before the market catches up?
Built on Zig, Bun ships with native WebSocket support, a built-in GitHub-friendly test runner, and a package manager. The engineers who know how to optimize functions, handle real traffic, and work within its ecosystem are still a small group. Right now, you can hire one before every other team is chasing the same candidates.
Spend less
Bun developers still have lower rates than React or Python engineers. Hire now to lock in a senior expert at a rate that will look cheap in two years.
Stay flexible
Some teams need a full-stack engineer, others need someone focused purely on backend development or serverless pipelines. We match you with a Bun dev to your exact current needs.
Hire smarter
Lemon.io's technical vetting filters for developers who've shipped with Bun, so you're not discovering the gaps three weeks into the project.
Skip paperwork
We handle contracts, invoicing, and cross-border payments. While other teams are still posting jobs, you could already be onboarding a vetted Bun.js developer.
Case studies
The experience with Lemon.io has been fantastic. The interview process has been good, the caliber of people – excellent and integration has been very smooth.
We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.
We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a Bun specialist instead of a general JavaScript developer?
Bun differs from Node.js in several practical ways (package resolution, test-runner compatibility, bundling model, and some async/I/O edge cases), and engineers with Bun production experience avoid common friction and debugging surprises faster. Engineers who’ve worked through those differences in production ship faster and make fewer assumptions that cost you debugging time later.
How much does it cost to hire a Bun developer through Lemon.io?
Rates at Lemon.io run from $35–$90/hr, depending on seniority, the breadth of the stack (whether you need TypeScript, frontend, backend development, or all three), and hours per week. Most engagements are 20–40 hours per week.
Is Bun production-ready?
For most web development and API work, yes. Bun has been in stable release since 1.0, and teams are running it in production. The honest caveat is that Node.js compatibility isn’t at 100%; native add-ons and some niche npm packages still cause issues. A good Bun engineer knows where those edges are and how to handle them. That’s part of the value.
How does Bun compare to Deno?
Both Deno and Bun offer native TypeScript-first runtimes. Deno emphasizes a stronger permission model and security posture; Bun emphasizes raw performance and an all‑in‑one toolkit with growing npm compatibility; and for a startup prioritizing speed and DX over sandboxing, Bun is often the more practical choice, while Deno suits strict-permission environments.
How fast will Lemon.io match us with a Bun developer?
80% of matches close within 24 hours, and many finish in under 10. You submit your requirements, stack, hours per week, and domain. Lemon.io filters the vetted network, and you receive 1–3 candidates. If you need a replacement for any reason, that also comes within 24–48 hours.
Can a Bun developer work inside our existing Node.js project?
Yes. That’s one of the most common situations. Bun is designed to be a drop-in replacement for Node.js in most cases, and many teams adopt it incrementally. Engineers from Lemon.io with Bun experience typically have strong Node.js backgrounds and know how to onboard new hires into a codebase mid-migration without breaking things.
What types of companies benefit most from hiring Bun developers?
Software development teams building high-volume APIs, real-time products, or serverless infrastructure get the clearest returns. That includes SaaS platforms, developer tools companies, fintech backends, and any startup where compute costs and build speed are active concerns. Bun also increasingly shows up in frontend build workflows for teams that want to cut toolchain dependencies without switching frameworks or rewriting use cases.
What skills should I look for in a Bun developer?
Look for engineers who know the full toolkit. A qualified Bun developer understands how JavaScriptCore handles async behavior differently from V8, has debugged real compatibility gaps with npm dependencies, and has used Bun’s bundler, package manager, and test runner in production. TypeScript fluency is crucial, too.
For products with real-time features, check the WebSocket experience specifically. Bun has a built-in server that removes the need for Socket.IO entirely. Experience with GitHub CI workflows, incremental migration, and frontend bundling for HTML and React projects can also be useful.
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