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Barnabás
Back-end Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Barnabás is a Python backend engineer who builds AWS-heavy automation and data systems, from serverless finance workflows with Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS to exchange connectors for crypto trading infrastructure. He also moved Python monitoring tools onto Kubernetes and worked on CT-scan vertebrae segmentation and classification.
Experience
7 years
Availability
Part-time & Full-time
AWSPythonFlaskAWS LambdaAmazon SQSDynamoDBAmazon S3APITypescriptWeb scrapingAmazon SNSNumPyPandasCI/CDPerlMicrosoft AzureAnsibleKubernetesDockerMachine learningMicroservicesSQLJavaScriptAPI GatewayFastAPILLM integrationAI-assisted codingSolanaC++PostgreSQLVue.js
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Patrik
Blockchain Engineer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Patrik is a React and Next.js developer focused on Web3 frontends, with hands-on Solidity and Ethereum work. He co-founded a play-to-earn game, led smart contract and dApp delivery, and built NFT minting flows, wallet connections, and metadata/IPFS pipelines for more than 25 crypto launches.
Experience
8 years
Availability
Full-time
ReactNext.jsSolidityEthereumTypescriptweb3.jsNode.jsMongoDBPostgreSQLJavaScriptJavaSpringBlockchainHTMLUI/UXDockerEthers.jsCSSChakraUITailwind CSS
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Dmitry
Back-end Web Developer
Montenegro/(GMT +1:00)
Dmitry is a PHP/Symfony backend lead who spent years building software for automotive dealerships, from a dealership SaaS with CRM, CMS and a website builder to a vehicle auction assistant with ETL pipelines and bid management. He also led a messenger gateway that connected WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber to business workflows.
Experience
14 years
Availability
To be verified
PHPSymfonyLaravelMongoDBElasticSearchMySQLAWSJavaScriptRabbitMQSelenium
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Tamas
Back-end Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Tamas is a Python and FastAPI engineer who leads LLM retrieval systems end to end. He built a document intelligence platform for a German government organization that searches OCR'd scans, images, and video on private infrastructure, and also shipped a codebase assistant with commit-pinned indexing and blue-green reindexing.
Experience
9 years
Availability
Full-time
LLMAWSOpenAIPythonGolangDockerPostgreSQLAnthropicAI agent developmentKubernetesCI/CDFastAPICrewAIRAG
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Gabor
Back-end Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Gabor is a PHP/Symfony backend engineer who builds async, integration-heavy systems. He designed a queue-based architecture for a new product, modernized an event-driven cargo platform with parcel-sorting APIs, and was the sole developer who took a BNPL payment platform from concept to production before coordinating multiple teams.
Experience
15 years
Availability
To be verified
PHPSymfonyVue.jsLaravelReactAWSAngular.jsC#TypescriptOpenAI API
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Ákos
Full-stack Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Ákos is a full-stack engineer working in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS who has led backend work for an art exhibition app with artwork recognition and now builds a coaching product solo across web, mobile, and cloud infrastructure. He has also shipped microfrontend platforms for rail logistics and math education.
Experience
11 years
Availability
Full-time
ReactNode.jsJavaScriptNest.jsTypescriptCypressSQLNext.jsC++PythonGraphQLMongoDBPostgreSQLMicrosoft AzureKubernetesElectron.jsReduxExpress.jsApollo GraphQLBEMAngular.jsGitPlaywrightStorybookAngularRxJSTerraformREST APIMicroservicesDockerAnsibleGCPFirestoreSequelize ORMConfluence.NET CoreCosmosApollo ClientPWAGatsby.jsContentfulNXMaterial UIVercelSanityFlaskSPAOpenAIAzure DevOpsGitLab CI/CDAWS LambdaViteCloudflare WorkerAstroGemini APIReact NativeExpoCloudflareAuth0CircleCI
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Adrian
DevOps
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Adrian is a DevOps engineer working with AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and Ansible, with hands-on ownership of CI/CD, monitoring and production infrastructure. He led a cloud migration from DigitalOcean to AWS for a multi-brand platform, prepared environments for ISO 27001 audits, and now builds Kubernetes-based customer environments on GCP.
Experience
13 years
Availability
To be verified
AWSPythonKubernetesLinuxTerraformPrometheusAnsibleElasticSearchNode.jsGCPDigitalOceanZabbixMySQLPostgreSQLNagiosCentOSBashCircleCIMicrosoft SQL ServerUbuntuCloudflareActiveMQDocker
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Pavlo
Back-end Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
Pavlo is a Go backend engineer who leads high-load systems on GCP and Kubernetes. On a social livestream platform with millions of users, he designed the payments ledger with transactional outbox and idempotency, and built a content safety pipeline around self-hosted Llama models for text, image, video, and audio.
Experience
10 years
Availability
Full-time
KubernetesGolangDockerOpenTelemetryGCPElasticSearchRedisPostgreSQLKafkagRPCCI/CDJenkinsReactTypescriptPostmanCloud ArchitectureDistributed SystemsMicroservicesAPI TestingNode.jsExpress.jsApollo GraphQLJavaScriptAWSSpring BootSolidityRustJava
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David
Full-stack Web Developer
Hungary/(GMT +1:00)
David is a frontend-leaning full-stack engineer working in SvelteKit, React, TypeScript, and Node.js. He built a fashion design platform from scratch as the product’s engineering lead, wiring generative model output into a fast SSR app, Stripe billing, and GCP delivery, and cut time-to-market by 40%.
Experience
16 years
Availability
Part-time & Full-time
Svelte.jsNode.jsTypescriptJavaScriptGCPMacOSGoogle AntigravityLinuxReact HooksSvelte-kitStorybookReactAngular MaterialGitCSSGitHub ActionsWordPressGitHubLESSJestWooCommerceGitLabNext.jsPHPExpress.jsPostgreSQLGraphQLREST APISCSSRedux ThunkRedux SagaMagentoAngularCI/CDChakraUIBEMAnt DesignECMAScriptBulmaJiraConfluenceGitHub CopilotUnit testingPlaywrightSupabaseRxJSJSONVisual Studio CodeSentryReact Hook FormBootstrapAJAXAWS
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Hungarian developers for SaaS and design tools

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Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged

Budapest holds most of Hungary's tech companies, while Debrecen and Szeged are university cities with their own talent.

ELTE, BME and Szeged

Budapest's ELTE and BME sit close together, and the University of Szeged anchors computer science in the south.

Collaboration tools

Presentation apps, remote-access tools and architecture software: Hungarian code sits on millions of screens.

What you should know about modern Hungary devs

by Nataliia Stasiuk

Recruiter at Lemon.io

Verified Expert

Hiring Guide: Developers in Hungary

Hiring developers in Hungary allows companies to leverage a strong European tech talent pool known for its innovation, reliability, and technical depth. Hungary’s software engineers have earned a reputation for their solid educational backgrounds, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience with global development projects. Whether you need web, mobile, or enterprise-grade software, Hungarian developers combine technical expertise with cost-effective solutions, making them a top choice for startups and established enterprises alike.

Why Hire Developers in Hungary?

Hungary has emerged as a leading IT hub in Central and Eastern Europe, attracting global companies with its highly skilled workforce and competitive development rates. Its capital, Budapest, is home to a thriving tech ecosystem supported by international R&D centers and innovative startups. Hungarian developers excel in delivering complex software solutions while maintaining excellent communication and adherence to international standards.

Highly Skilled Talent: Over 100,000 professionals specializing in software engineering, DevOps, and data science.
Strong Technical Education: Universities such as Eötvös Loránd and Budapest University of Technology produce top-tier graduates in computer science and engineering.
Multilingual Workforce: English proficiency is high, and many developers speak German or French as well.
Affordable Quality: Development rates are 40–60% lower than in Western Europe and North America.
EU Regulatory Alignment: Hungary’s data protection and IP laws comply with GDPR standards, ensuring safe partnerships.

10-Minute Scoping Checklist

Project Type: Web, mobile, cloud, or AI-based solutions?
Preferred Stack: JavaScript, Python, Java, PHP, C#, or Go?
Experience Level: Junior, mid-level, or senior developers?
Engagement Model: Dedicated team, full-time remote, or part-time contractor?
Industry: Fintech, eCommerce, SaaS, healthcare, or logistics?
Agile Readiness: Daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives?
Security: Data encryption, GDPR compliance, and cloud security standards?
Communication: Preferred tools (Slack, Jira, Trello, or MS Teams)?
Timeline & Budget: Define milestones, scope, and financial limits early.

Key Skills to Look For

Proficiency in front-end frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
Expertise in back-end development using Node.js, Python, .NET, or Java.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of DevOps tools including Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
Strong understanding of software architecture and system scalability.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for iterative delivery.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for distributed teams.

Interview Questions to Ask

Can you describe a recent software project you worked on?
Look for details about problem-solving, team roles, and technologies used.
What’s your approach to maintaining code quality?
Expect mentions of code reviews, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
How do you stay updated on the latest technologies?
Top developers will mention conferences, online courses, or open-source contributions.
Have you worked with clients from the US or EU?
Their experience with international clients ensures smoother collaboration.
How do you handle feedback and communication in remote environments?
They should demonstrate adaptability, transparency, and proactive engagement.

When to Hire Developers in Hungary

Hiring developers in Hungary is ideal for companies seeking:

High-quality development services with competitive pricing.
Expertise in web, cloud, and enterprise-level application development.
Seamless collaboration with English-speaking European professionals.
Scalable engineering capacity for ongoing or large-scale projects.
GDPR-compliant software development within the EU framework.

FAQ: Hiring Developers in Hungary

Why should I hire developers from Hungary?

Hungary offers highly skilled, English-speaking developers with strong academic backgrounds and experience working for international clients. They deliver quality software cost-effectively while adhering to EU standards for data protection and project transparency.

What is the average cost of hiring developers in Hungary?

Hourly rates for Hungarian developers typically range between $40 and $75, depending on expertise, stack, and project complexity. Full-time monthly costs generally range from $3,000 to $5,500.

Do Hungarian developers work well with remote teams?

Yes. Hungarian developers have extensive experience collaborating remotely with clients from the US, UK, and Western Europe, using Agile methodologies and digital communication tools.

Is outsourcing to Hungary safe and compliant?

Absolutely. Hungary, as an EU member state, follows GDPR and other international data protection standards, ensuring transparency, IP security, and compliance in software partnerships.

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Why Hungary

Prezi and LogMeIn both started out in Hungary.

Software for architects

Graphisoft, whose design software architects use worldwide, was founded in Hungary.

Remote-work tools

LogMeIn's remote-access software started in Budapest, so remote work is in the local DNA.

Design-minded engineers

Prezi made presentations visual, and Hungarian developers carry that eye for design.

Budapest punches above

Budapest's startups punch above their weight, from design tools to security.

Case studies

Aerospace

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.

Marc HorowitzCOO of SkyFi

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Telecommunications

We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.

Conor MackenDirector of Engineering

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We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.

Mike LukimanFounding Senior Software Engineer at Everstar.ai

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring developers in Hungary provides access to a highly skilled, affordable workforce with strong technical expertise. Hungarian developers are known for their problem-solving skills, experience in multiple technologies, and ability to deliver quality results on both local and international projects.

The cost to hire developers in Hungary depends on their experience and specialization. According to Glassdoor, mid-level developers earn between $20K and $35K annually, while senior developers can earn upwards of $40K. Hourly rates typically range from $15 to $45, depending on the developer’s expertise.

You can find developers in Hungary through platforms and local job boards. Lemon.io simplifies the hiring process by connecting you with pre-vetted Hungarian developers, ensuring you can quickly find top-tier talent.

Yes, Hungary is a great place to hire developers due to its strong technical education system, growing tech industry, and competitive salary rates. Hungarian developers have expertise in a wide range of technologies, making them well-suited for various development needs.

The hiring process for developers in Hungary typically takes several weeks. However, with Lemon.io, you can be matched with a pre-vetted developer within 48 hours, accelerating the process and allowing you to start your project sooner.

The benefits of hiring developers in Hungary include access to a highly skilled and affordable workforce, proficiency in various programming languages, and a growing tech ecosystem. Hungary’s strategic location in Central Europe also makes it a convenient option for international collaboration.

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