How are Toptal Desktop App developers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desktop App developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Desktop App developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Desktop App developer within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desktop App developers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desktop App 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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Richard Sinden

Freelance Desktop App Developer

United KingdomToptal Member Since November 8, 2022

Richard is a software developer with over twenty years of experience whose main area of expertise is developing the Microsoft .NET platform. His specialty is Windows desktop applications and designing user-friendly UI/UX. He is also adept at working with the API, business, data access, and storage layers. Richard is comfortable working throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to testing, deployment, and support.

Desktop App Software Development C#Telerik WPF .NET Model View ViewModel (MVVM)Prism xUnit.net Telerik Windows Desktop Visual Studio UI Design C#.NET + more

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Michael Puzankow

Freelance Desktop App Developer

GermanyToptal Member Since March 22, 2021

Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in software development, system architecture, and UI design and is an expert with C++ and Qt. Michael's project experience covers Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android, interfacing external hardware through TCP/IP networks, serial protocols, and Bluetooth. His roles have included CTO, CEO, R&D engineer, and department head. Michael also excels with SQL databases, distributed applications, networking, and multithreading.

Desktop App Windows C++Microsoft Visual Studio Qt Win32 API Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library Multithreading C++11 Microsoft Visual C++Windows API Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)+ more

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Tamás Orosz

Freelance Desktop App Developer

HungaryToptal Member Since December 1, 2020

Tamás is a senior C++ developer with decades of experience with various projects. He created world-class CAD systems on Windows, railway control systems on Unix, and many more. His programs run at the Italian Railways, log home companies in the US, and many architects' computers, including builders of Burj Khalifa tower and many civil engineers in Luxemburg.

Desktop App Software Development Computer Science C++C++11 C++14 C++17 + more

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Tshiamo Motaung

Freelance Desktop App Developer

South AfricaToptal Member Since March 29, 2022

Tshiamo is an accomplished electrical and computer engineer with a diverse professional background encompassing the military, financial, mining, and legal sectors. She brings experience in Python and Java microservice development for client-facing applications serving thousands of monthly users. Additionally, Tshiamo possesses a keen interest in design and exhibits expertise in full-stack development, particularly in C++, utilizing the Qt framework and C# with the .NET framework and Angular.

Desktop App Windows Jira Bitbucket Java Software Engineering C++QML Cross-platform MySQL REST APIs JSON Full-stack + more

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Ted Middleton

Freelance Desktop App Developer

CanadaToptal Member Since July 9, 2020

Ted is a software developer and programmer with 20 years of professional programming experience and close to 25 years of experience programming in C and C++ and almost as long in Python. He enjoys finding clean solutions and producing high-quality, high-value code. Ted also excels at porting and building maintainable cross-platform software and is skilled as a runtime-performance optimizer. In short, the software that Ted writes just works.

Desktop App C++Embedded Systems Windows + more

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Bilal Sammour

Freelance Desktop App Developer

JordanToptal Member Since May 19, 2021

Bilal is a top 3% seasoned mobile and desktop app engineer with a successful 15 years of experience and numerous international awards. He excels in Flutter, React Native, Android, and Xamarin and has developed over ten high-quality apps. Bilal has managed many teams and contributed significantly to startups, organizations, and leading companies. He is recognized as a top-notch app developer and a valuable asset for organizations seeking exceptional proficiency.

Desktop App Android Xamarin Universal Windows Platform (UWP)Code Review Java Dart Kotlin C#Git Firebase Xamarin.Forms .NET + more

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Seçil Acar

Freelance Desktop App Developer

AustriaToptal Member Since September 16, 2022

Starting his IT journey over 35 years ago with an IBM 8086, Secil has carved a niche in the Microsoft tech stack, notably C#, .NET Core, and Azure Functions. His deep-rooted experience in finance has led him to collaborate with premier banks and credit institutions. He's masterminded innovations like e-banking platforms and efficient web applications, highlighting his expertise in creating scalable, fault-tolerant solutions.

Desktop App Windows Docker Windows PowerShell Visual Studio Code (VS Code)ASP.NET Core Jenkins Visual Studio C#JavaScript VBScript Windows Forms (WinForms)MSSQLCE + more

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Sarah Ahmed

Freelance Desktop App Developer

PakistanToptal Member Since March 2, 2022

Sarah is a senior full-stack engineer who has developed web and mobile applications for clients while working remotely for close to seven years. She specializes in JavaScript and React, React Native, and Node.js frameworks; AWS serverless back ends; and test-driven development for algorithmic work. Along with her passion for software development, Sarah loves to mentor and has published many educational videos on YouTube. In her free time, she enjoys finding UI inspiration on Dribbble.

Desktop App React MERN Stack JavaScript Amazon Web Services (AWS)Full-stack Development TypeScript Android iOS Web Development Unit Testing Node.js MongoDB + more

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Camille Potard

Freelance Desktop App Developer

FranceToptal Member Since February 23, 2021

Camille is a senior software developer with 20 years of experience building desktop applications for notable clients, such as E-on software, Hitachi, and Alstom. His primary expertise includes C, C++, Python, and real-time technologies with 3D software, in railway, power, video, imaging, and web domains. Camille thrives in remote environments with small or medium-sized teams.

Desktop App Windows C++FFmpeg Python C C#Visual Studio SQL Multithreading Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library Unit Testing Pytest + more

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Erik Heath Thomas

Freelance Desktop App Developer

United StatesToptal Member Since August 11, 2023

Erik is a principal-level engineer, architect, teacher, and writer specializing in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, iPadOS, IoT product development, and related cloud services. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with teams and independently to deliver products for startups and Fortune 500 companies in the media, finance, education, and healthcare industries. Erik has a proven track record of developing production-ready applications and helping organizations deliver on top priorities.

Desktop App MacOS Xcode Swift Computer Science iOS Core Data JSON App Store UIKit XML XSLT tvOS + more

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Abuzar Hasanov

Freelance Desktop App Developer

AzerbaijanToptal Member Since May 20, 2022

Abuzar is a back-end developer with 10+ years of experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle. He excels in C#, SQL and NoSQL, ASP.NET Core, Azure, microservice architecture in the Agile development process, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and asynchronous programming. Abuzar enjoys solving problems while delivering outstanding software products to end-users.

Desktop App .NET SQL PostgreSQL ASP.NET Core Test-driven Development (TDD)Microservices C#REST APIs API Design RabbitMQ Unit Testing Microsoft SQL Server + more

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Tripcents wouldn't exist without Toptal. Toptal Projects enabled us to rapidly develop our foundation with a product manager, lead developer, and senior designer. In just over 60 days we went from concept to Alpha. The speed, knowledge, expertise, and flexibility is second to none. The Toptal team were as part of tripcents as any in-house team member of tripcents. They contributed and took ownership of the development just like everyone else. We will continue to use Toptal. As a startup, they are our secret weapon.

Brantley Pace

CEO & Co-Founder

I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

Paul Fenley

Director

The developers I was paired with were incredible -- smart, driven, and responsive. It used to be hard to find quality engineers and consultants. Now it isn't.

Ryan Rockefeller

CEO

Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

Jason Kulik

Co-Founder

As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

Stuart Pocknee

Principal

How to Hire Desktop App Developers through Toptal

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Desktop App developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Desktop App developer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How are Toptal Desktop App developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Desktop App developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Desktop App developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Desktop App developer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Desktop App developers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Desktop App 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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