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Anitet Wheeler-Rose

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC-10:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 21, 2022

Anitet demonstrated strong competitive programming skills during college, which led them straight to a job at Google. Since then, they've taken on the role of CTO for an early-stage startup. Besides software engineering, Anitet is interested in soccer, drawing, and creative writing, and enjoys creating simple solutions to complex problems.

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Kartik Bajaj

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC-08:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since August 31, 2021

Kartik is a software engineer with several years of experience, working for large corporations like Salesforce and his own startups in between; currently, he is building another startup in decentralized finance. Kartik focuses on full-stack development. However, he also has hands-on experience building eCommerce stores with yearly sales crossing $1 million.

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Stephen Baden

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC-07:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since February 2, 2021

Stephen is a full-stack developer with over ten years of experience working professionally as a software engineer. Over the years, he has led the development of a diverse range of products across various industries. Stephen loves working with people to bridge the gap between idea and execution through technology and design.

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Jesper Kristensen

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since September 19, 2022

Jesper loves solving problems and helping develop next-generation engineering systems. He is motivated by a deep drive to create excellent solutions and aims to be challenged while moving companies forward. Jesper enjoys working on a budget and delivering on strict time restrictions—it's challenging and exciting.

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Alisson Reinaldo Silva

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC-03:00
Brazil
Toptal Member Since May 26, 2021

Alisson is a blockchain engineer and certified AWS Solutions Architect with over a decade of experience building software. He's managed cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes clusters, conducted technical interviews, led small teams, and performed code reviews. Also, Alisson created DeFi protocols such as a liquidity locker with over $20 million in assets secured, a staking pool with token rewards, and a token launcher with configurable tokenomics.

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Camilo Jiménez

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since August 29, 2017

Camilo has over 15 years of experience leading and scaling products and engineering teams at startups of various sizes. He has been mentored at top accelerator programs such as Y Combinator and 500 Startups. he saw one of his startups acquired by Hopper Inc. in 2019. Camilo is also a seasoned software engineering professor at several universities.

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Sylvain Vittecoq

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+01:00
Sweden
Toptal Member Since August 17, 2022

Sylvain's been a CTO, engineering manager, and senior software engineer in the US and Europe. He is a very hands-on, result-oriented expert in Java and solution definition and can work with anyone from engineers to C-level execs. Sylvain's delivered nationwide security infrastructures for millions of devices and connected millions of eCommerce users. Sylvain founded FileChain to offer next-generation blockchain platforms for large-scale Web 3.0, Industry 4.0, and NFT decentralized marketplaces.

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Jerome Sonnet

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since August 5, 2022

Jerome is a software developer with master's degrees in actuarial and computer science. He has a strong background in IT and finance, enjoying blockchain, web3.js, and crypto assets projects. Jerome set up a risk management reporting tool that implemented valuation policies for $17+ billion in assets. He has managed teams, built data warehouses and arbitrage mechanisms, and expanded client visibility.

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Joseph Saw

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+08:00
Malaysia
Toptal Member Since August 30, 2022

Joseph is an experienced full-stack developer who has worked on various projects, including crypto payment solutions and decentralized yield tokenization and trading. In his spare time, he occasionally works on arbitrage bots and most recently created YouTube videos to provide education on smart contracts and solidity.

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Abdul Rafehi

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since April 30, 2021

Abdul is a motivated full-stack engineer who loves all things tech, with extensive expertise across industries and tech stacks. Abdul has experience with C++, C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, Node.js, and web development. He enjoys difficult problems with extensive AI/ML, data processing, and algorithm development experience. He is comfortable building products from the ground up and has experience in companies of all sizes. Abdul is a believer in the benefits of TDD and well-architectured code.

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Zac Murray

Freelance DeFi Developer
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since August 24, 2021

Zac is a full-stack developer skilled in a wide variety of technologies and business types. He has engineered architectural solutions for complex problems and delivered solutions to clients that transformed their businesses. Zac has worked in companies of different sizes, from small startups to some of the largest organizations in Australia, and is an excellent communicator and highly skilled technologist.

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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a DeFi developer with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your DeFi developer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right DeFi developer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect DeFi developers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our DeFi developers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched DeFi developers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire DeFi developers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our DeFi developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your DeFi developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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