u/Sad_Glass_5192

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer (MERN stack) from Rwanda, and honestly I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

I’ve been applying to a lot of jobs, internships, remote opportunities, and junior roles, but most of the time I either get no response at all or complete silence after applying. Not even a rejection email. It’s been mentally exhausting constantly applying and hearing nothing back.

Being based in Rwanda also makes things harder since many remote roles either don’t hire in Africa or have location restrictions. Even when I find jobs that seem remote-friendly and apply, I still usually get no response.

At this point, I’m starting to question whether I’m doing something wrong with my applications, portfolio, CV, or even my overall approach.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from experienced developers, recruiters, or anyone who has been in a similar position.

You can check out my portfolio and CV here:
https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/

A bit about me:

• Full-stack developer (MERN stack)
• React / Next.js / Node.js / Express / MongoDB
• UI/UX focused, I enjoy building clean and modern interfaces
• Comfortable building full web applications from frontend to backend

What I’m mainly looking for:

• Honest feedback on my portfolio/CV/applications
• Advice on where I realistically have a chance of landing my first role
• Remote-friendly opportunities open to African developers
• Startup, internship, freelance, or junior opportunities

I’m not looking for pity — just real advice, feedback, or an opportunity to prove myself and grow.

Thanks to anyone who takes time to help.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer (MERN stack) from Rwanda, and honestly I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

I’ve been applying to a lot of jobs, internships, remote opportunities, and junior roles, but most of the time I either get no response at all or complete silence after applying. Not even a rejection email. It’s been mentally exhausting constantly applying and hearing nothing back.

Being based in Rwanda also makes things harder since many remote roles either don’t hire in Africa or have location restrictions. Even when I find jobs that seem remote-friendly and apply, I still usually get no response.

At this point, I’m starting to question whether I’m doing something wrong with my applications, portfolio, CV, or even my overall approach.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from experienced developers, recruiters, or anyone who has been in a similar position.

You can check out my portfolio and CV here:
https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/

A bit about me:

• Full-stack developer (MERN stack)
• React / Next.js / Node.js / Express / MongoDB
• UI/UX focused, I enjoy building clean and modern interfaces
• Comfortable building full web applications from frontend to backend

What I’m mainly looking for:

• Honest feedback on my portfolio/CV/applications
• Advice on where I realistically have a chance of landing my first role
• Remote-friendly opportunities open to African developers
• Startup, internship, freelance, or junior opportunities

I’m not looking for pity — just real advice, feedback, or an opportunity to prove myself and grow.

Thanks to anyone who takes time to help.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer (MERN stack) from Rwanda, and honestly I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

I’ve been applying to a lot of jobs, internships, remote opportunities, and junior roles, but most of the time I either get no response at all or complete silence after applying. Not even a rejection email. It’s been mentally exhausting constantly applying and hearing nothing back.

Being based in Rwanda also makes things harder since many remote roles either don’t hire in Africa or have location restrictions. Even when I find jobs that seem remote-friendly and apply, I still usually get no response.

At this point, I’m starting to question whether I’m doing something wrong with my applications, portfolio, CV, or even my overall approach.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from experienced developers, recruiters, or anyone who has been in a similar position.

You can check out my portfolio and CV here:
https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/

A bit about me:

• Full-stack developer (MERN stack)
• React / Next.js / Node.js / Express / MongoDB
• UI/UX focused, I enjoy building clean and modern interfaces
• Comfortable building full web applications from frontend to backend

What I’m mainly looking for:

• Honest feedback on my portfolio/CV/applications
• Advice on where I realistically have a chance of landing my first role
• Remote-friendly opportunities open to African developers
• Startup, internship, freelance, or junior opportunities

I’m not looking for pity — just real advice, feedback, or an opportunity to prove myself and grow.

Thanks to anyone who takes time to help.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer (MERN stack) from Rwanda, and honestly I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

I’ve been applying to a lot of jobs, internships, remote opportunities, and junior roles, but most of the time I either get no response at all or complete silence after applying. Not even a rejection email. It’s been mentally exhausting constantly applying and hearing nothing back.

Being based in Rwanda also makes things harder since many remote roles either don’t hire in Africa or have location restrictions. Even when I find jobs that seem remote-friendly and apply, I still usually get no response.

At this point, I’m starting to question whether I’m doing something wrong with my applications, portfolio, CV, or even my overall approach.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from experienced developers, recruiters, or anyone who has been in a similar position.

You can check out my portfolio and CV here:
https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/

A bit about me:

• Full-stack developer (MERN stack)
• React / Next.js / Node.js / Express / MongoDB
• UI/UX focused, I enjoy building clean and modern interfaces
• Comfortable building full web applications from frontend to backend

What I’m mainly looking for:

• Honest feedback on my portfolio/CV/applications
• Advice on where I realistically have a chance of landing my first role
• Remote-friendly opportunities open to African developers
• Startup, internship, freelance, or junior opportunities

I’m not looking for pity — just real advice, feedback, or an opportunity to prove myself and grow.

Thanks to anyone who takes time to help.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer (MERN stack) from Rwanda, and honestly I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

I’ve been applying to a lot of jobs, internships, remote opportunities, and junior roles, but most of the time I either get no response at all or complete silence after applying. Not even a rejection email. It’s been mentally exhausting constantly applying and hearing nothing back.

Being based in Rwanda also makes things harder since many remote roles either don’t hire in Africa or have location restrictions. Even when I find jobs that seem remote-friendly and apply, I still usually get no response.

At this point, I’m starting to question whether I’m doing something wrong with my applications, portfolio, CV, or even my overall approach.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from experienced developers, recruiters, or anyone who has been in a similar position.

You can check out my portfolio and CV here:
https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/

A bit about me:

• Full-stack developer (MERN stack)
• React / Next.js / Node.js / Express / MongoDB
• UI/UX focused, I enjoy building clean and modern interfaces
• Comfortable building full web applications from frontend to backend

What I’m mainly looking for:

• Honest feedback on my portfolio/CV/applications
• Advice on where I realistically have a chance of landing my first role
• Remote-friendly opportunities open to African developers
• Startup, internship, freelance, or junior opportunities

I’m not looking for pity — just real advice, feedback, or an opportunity to prove myself and grow.

Thanks to anyone who takes time to help.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer focused on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), with experience building web applications from frontend to backend.

My strengths include:

• Building responsive and modern UIs with strong attention to design/UX
• Developing REST APIs and backend logic with Node.js/Express
• Working with databases like MongoDB
• Turning ideas into functional MVPs and scalable web products

I enjoy building products that solve real problems, and I’m especially interested in startups, early-stage products, SaaS tools, marketplaces, and community-focused platforms.

I’m still early in my career, but I approach work professionally, communicate clearly, learn fast, and care about delivering quality results.

Open to:

• Joining a startup team
• Working with founders who need a technical partner/developer
• Contract/freelance opportunities
• Long-term projects with growth potential

If you’re building something interesting or need a developer, feel free to DM me or comment below.

Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I’m a full-stack developer focused on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), with experience building web applications from frontend to backend.

My strengths include:

• Building responsive and modern UIs with strong attention to design/UX
• Developing REST APIs and backend logic with Node.js/Express
• Working with databases like MongoDB
• Turning ideas into functional MVPs and scalable web products

I enjoy building products that solve real problems, and I’m especially interested in startups, early-stage products, SaaS tools, marketplaces, and community-focused platforms.

I’m still early in my career, but I approach work professionally, communicate clearly, learn fast, and care about delivering quality results.

Open to:

• Joining a startup team
• Working with founders who need a technical partner/developer
• Contract/freelance opportunities
• Long-term projects with growth potential

If you’re building something interesting or need a developer, feel free to DM me or comment below.

Thanks.

Built this because I couldn't find a finance app I actually wanted to open. Trackix is an expense tracker with data viz that doesn't make your eyes bleed.
- Next.js 14 App Router
- Express API with JWT auth
- MongoDB aggregations for the charts
- 90-day spending heatmap
- Still figuring out the "AI insights" part (read: it's mocked for now)

Live demo: https://trackix-eta.vercel.app/
If you rate the build and want to connect — hit my DMs or comment below. Always down to talk shop with other builders.
What would make you actually use a finance app? Specific features, not "better UX."

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Software developer looking to join a startup or early-stage team where I can contribute, grow fast, and take ownership.

My stack:

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, PHP
• Database/APIs: MongoDB, REST APIs, authentication, role-based access

What I’m looking for:

• Remote junior frontend/full-stack/backend opportunities
• Startup teams where I can ship real features and keep learning fast
• Contract, internship, or full-time opportunities

Location: Rwanda (open to fully remote worldwide)

Portfolio: https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/cderry8
DM me if you’re hiring or looking for a developer.

Software developer looking to join a startup or early-stage team where I can contribute, grow fast, and take ownership.

My stack:

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, PHP
• Database/APIs: MongoDB, REST APIs, authentication, role-based access

What I’m looking for:

• Remote junior frontend/full-stack/backend opportunities
• Startup teams where I can ship real features and keep learning fast
• Contract, internship, or full-time opportunities

Location: Rwanda (open to fully remote worldwide)

Portfolio: https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/cderry8
DM me if you’re hiring or looking for a developer.

Software developer looking to join a startup or early-stage team where I can contribute, grow fast, and take ownership.

My stack:

• Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, PHP
• Database/APIs: MongoDB, REST APIs, authentication, role-based access

What I’m looking for:

• Remote junior frontend/full-stack/backend opportunities
• Startup teams where I can ship real features and keep learning fast
• Contract, internship, or full-time opportunities

Location: Rwanda (open to fully remote worldwide)

Portfolio: https://derryportfolio.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/cderry8
DM me if you’re hiring or looking for a developer.