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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2026) on Thursday October 01, 2026 @05:40PM (#49927385)
Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)

Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Greater Toronto Area

Willing to relocate: Open to relocation in the GTA

Technologies:

     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue, Figma, Tailwind, Storybook

     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails

     Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neon

     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#

     AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG
Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C0...

Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/

Email: [email protected]

About Me: Design Engineer / Frontend-Leaning Full Stack Developer specializing in React, NextJS, and React Native, with a background spanning work at early-stage startups and a larger established company. I additionally have UI/UX experience and can create Figma designs. An ideal fit for early-to-mid stage startups looking for a developer who can take a feature from initial UI design to polished production code.

Based in Canada (EST). Outside of Canada, I'm open to contract/remote roles for teams looking for strong timezone alignment.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026) on Friday September 04, 2026 @10:51AM (#49565524)
Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)

Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Greater Toronto Area

Willing to relocate: Open to relocation in the GTA

Technologies:

     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue

     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails

     Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neon

     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#

     AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG
Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C0...

Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/

Loom demo of portfolio: https://www.loom.com/share/3c11bad8d26d4a958d863e3d7e318c16

Email: [email protected]

About Me: Full Stack Developer (3+ YoE) specializing in React/Next.js and mobile (React Native), with a background spanning early-stage startups and larger established companies. Also bring 2 years of additional game development experience (Unity/Unreal Engine).

Based in Canada (EST). Outside of Canada, I'm open to contract/remote roles for teams looking for strong timezone alignment.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (August 2026) on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @03:41PM (#49173929)
Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)

Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Greater Toronto Area

Willing to relocate: Open to relocation in the GTA

  Technologies: 

     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue

     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails

     Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neon

     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#

     AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG
Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/sc-dev-resume

Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/

Email: [email protected]

About Me: Full Stack Developer (3+ YoE) specializing in React/Next.js and mobile (React Native), with a background spanning early-stage startups and an established company. Also bring 2 years of additional game development experience (Unity/Unreal Engine).

Based in Canada (EST). Outside of Canada, I'm open to contract/remote roles for teams looking for strong timezone alignment and favourable exchange rate value.

Loom Video (Portfolio Clips): https://www.loom.com/share/3c11bad8d26d4a958d863e3d7e318c16

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026) on Wednesday July 08, 2026 @04:00PM (#48836717)
Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)

Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in GTA

Willing to relocate: Unable to relocate currently

Technologies: Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neon Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C# AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG

Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/sc-dev-resume

Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/

Email: [email protected]

About Me: Full Stack Developer (3+ YoE) specializing in React/Next.js and mobile (React Native), with a background spanning early-stage startups and an established company. Also bring 2 years of additional game development experience (Unity/Unreal Engine).

Based in Canada (EST). Outside of Canada, I'm open to contract/remote roles for teams looking for strong timezone alignment and favourable exchange rate value.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2026) on Tuesday June 02, 2026 @12:26PM (#48372412)
Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)

Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Toronto

Willing to relocate: Unable to relocate currently

Technologies:

   Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue, Three.js

   Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails
   
   Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Neon
   
   Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#
   
   AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG
Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/sc-dev-resume

Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/

Email: [email protected]

About Me: Full Stack Developer (3+ YoE) specializing in React/Next.js and mobile (React Native), with a background spanning early-stage startups and an established company. Also bring 2 years of additional game development experience (Unity/Unreal Engine).

Based in Canada (EST). Outside of Canada, I'm open to contract/remote roles for US teams looking for strong timezone alignment and favourable exchange rate value.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2026) on Thursday May 07, 2026 @12:14PM (#48051197) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)
  Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Toronto
  Willing to relocate: Unable to relocate currently

  Technologies: 
     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue, Three.JS
     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails
     Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#
     AI/LLMs: Claude, OpenAI, RAG



  Résumé/CV: https://tinyurl.com/sc-dev-resume
  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/
  Loom video sampling my portfolio projects: https://www.loom.com/share/3c11bad8d26d4a958d863e3d7e318c16


  Email: [email protected]
About Me: Full Stack Developer (3 YoE) with a heavy emphasis on React/Next.js and mobile (React Native). That includes experience at startups and a well established company. In addition to that I also have around 2 years of game development experience in Unity and Unreal Engine.

I'm actively seeking full-time roles and open to part-time. Based in Canada (EST). Open to $CAD rates—ideal for US teams to maximize budget with a good timezone overlap.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2026) on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @12:17PM (#47677613) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)
  Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Toronto
  Willing to relocate: Unable to relocate currently

  Technologies: 
     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue
     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails
     Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#


  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR
  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/
  Loom Video Walking Through My Portfolio: https://www.loom.com/share/3c11bad8d26d4a958d863e3d7e318c16


  Email: [email protected]
About Me: Full Stack Developer (3 YoE) with a heavy emphasis on React/Next.js and mobile (React Native). That includes experience at startups and a more established company. In addition to that I also have a year of game development experience in Unity and Unreal Engine. Actively seeking full-time roles and open to part-time.

I am Canada-based (EST) and open to junior, associate, or early mid-level roles. For US based or International companies I could negotiate an hourly rate with favourable exchange rates in mind.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2026) on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @04:12PM (#46518826) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST)
  Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid in Toronto
  Willing to relocate: Unable to relocate currently

  Technologies: 
     Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Vue
     Backend: Node.js (Express), Python (Flask), Ruby on Rails
     Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
     Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C#


  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR
  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/
  Loom Video Walking Through My Portfolio Projects: https://www.loom.com/share/3c11bad8d26d4a958d863e3d7e318c16


  Email: [email protected]
About Me: Full Stack Developer (3 YoE) with a heavy emphasis on React/Next.js and Mobile (React Native). In addition to that I also have a year of game development experience in Unity and Unreal Engine. Actively seeking full-time roles and open to part-time.

I am Canada-based and open to discussing hourly rates that benefit from exchange rates for US or international teams.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2025) on Thursday May 01, 2025 @01:25PM (#43860672) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST and I'm flexible with working across time zones)
  Remote: Remote preferred, open to hybrid
  Willing to relocate: Open to relocating within Ontario, or possibly other provinces within Canada, for the right salary


  Technologies: React, React Native, Next.js, Vue, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Express, Flask, .NET, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda
  Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#


  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR
  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/
  Email: [email protected]
About Me: I'm a full stack developer, leaning towards the front end, with 3+ years of web dev experience plus some mobile experience. I also have some game dev experience in Unity and Unreal Engine. Along with having experience in the technologies listed above, I've recently been learning Three.js and D3. I'm actively seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, plus I have experience in both established companies and early-stage startups. Even if it's for an early stage startup I'm flexible with discussing a reasonable hourly salary.

I'm open to a lot of different industries, and some areas that I'm particularly interested in developing for include health care, travel, hospitality, ed tech, clean tech, game dev, and anything VR or AR related

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2025) on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @12:58PM (#43558767) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST and I'm flexible with working across time zones)
  Remote: Remote preferred but open to hybrid or on-site
  Willing to relocate: Maybe within Canada


  Technologies: React, React Native, Next.js, Vue, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Express, Flask, .NET, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda
  Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#


  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR
  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/
  Email: [email protected]
About Me: I'm a full stack developer, leaning towards the front end, with 3+ years of web dev experience plus some mobile experience. I also have some game dev experience in Unity and Unreal Engine. Along with having experience in the technologies listed above, I've recently been learning Three.js and D3.

I'm actively seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, plus I have experience in both established companies and early-stage startups. Even if it's for an early stage startup I'm flexible with discussing a reasonable hourly salary.

I'm open to a lot of different industries, and some areas that I'm particularly interested in developing for include health care, travel, hospitality, clean tech, game dev, and anything VR or AR related

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (March 2025) on Wednesday March 12, 2025 @04:37PM (#43347430) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada (EST but I'm flexible across time zones)
  Remote: Remote preferred but open to hybrid or on-site and willing to relocate
  Technologies: React, React Native, Next.js, Typescript, Vue, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Express, Flask, C#, .NET, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda

  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108443187276612423540&rtpof=true&sd=true

  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/


  Email: [email protected]

 About Me: I'm a full stack developer, leaning towards the front end, with 3+ years of web dev experience.  Along with the technologies listed above, I'm currently learning Three.js. I also have some game dev experience in Unity and Unreal Engine. I'm actively seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, plus I have experience in both established companies and early-stage startups. Even if it's for an early stage startup I'm flexible with discussing a reasonable salary.
Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2025) on Monday February 03, 2025 @10:56PM (#42927698) 

  Location: Ontario, Canada
  Remote: Remote preferred but open to hybrid or on-site and willing to relocate
  Technologies: React, React Native, Next.js, Typescript, Vue, Express, Flask, C#, .NET, and currently learning Three.js. I also have some game dev experience in Unity and Unreal Engine.

  Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNoJ3eLsDsycxdJkAHn2G9C032yFdPGR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108443187276612423540&rtpof=true&sd=true

  Portfolio: https://scottcooper.dev/


  Email: [email protected]