How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

Typically, you can hire Ejabberd developers 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 Ejabberd 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.

How do I hire Ejabberd developers?

To hire the right Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developers for your project.

How are Toptal Ejabberd developers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Ejabberd developers ready to help you achieve your goals.

Can you hire Ejabberd developers on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

You can hire Ejabberd 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 a Ejabberd developer 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 Ejabberd developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

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

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Pedro is an experienced full-stack engineer and tech lead. He is very comfortable in the fast-paced world of startups and consulting. Pedro has worked on everything, from building prototypes to systems design, scaling platforms, and handling large-scale data migrations. From back end, front end, or mobile, he's done it all.

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Ben is a CTO and senior engineer with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth startups and enterprise platforms. He’s an expert in Laravel, AWS, and AI automation, with a strong track record of rebuilding core architectures, scaling complex systems, and driving product-led engineering strategies. Ben is known for driving product-led innovation, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and building high-performance teams that deliver measurable impact.

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Mehedi is a top software engineer who builds delightful mobile apps and related software systems. With nearly a decade of experience designing, architecting, and developing native Android and iOS apps, he has gained expert knowledge of Android/iOS systems, SDLC, Java, Swift, Kotlin, REST APIs, Scrum, clean architecture, and more. Mehedi is a team player and master communicator with a curious mind and an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Michal is a back-end-first Scala developer with 6+ years of experience creating robust solutions that scale on demand. He has experience building projects from the ground up, from defining the database schema and architecture to web development. He enjoys functional programming over OOP whenever it makes sense. Michal has also proven to be a team player with the end goals in mind.

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Lyudmil has an abundance of experience in the development of complex and large web solutions especially those based on Python. He's worked on projects for leading startups from Germany and references from them can be presented upon request. Lyudmil is an extremely communicative, problem-solving developer and in the past, has been a great fit for all of the teams he's joined up with.

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Leonel is a seasoned full-stack engineer with 16+ years of experience, specializing in JavaScript (React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript) and Python. He excels at system architecture, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions, including AI-driven applications and scalable, high-performance platforms.

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Cris Martin Amunga

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Cris is a software engineer with experience working on diverse projects with varying requirements, including low-code integrations with Airtable, AppSmith, and Zapier. He's also well-versed in mobile development with Java and back-end development with Django. Thanks to his creativity, a constant drive for quality, and focus, Cris consistently delivers quality code and intuitive, empathic UI designs for stable, functional applications that meet or exceed industry standards.

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Narek is a full-stack engineer with over six years of experience building web and mobile apps with TypeScript, React, Node.js, React Native, Ruby on Rails, and more for companies like HearMe, Grüv, and Vineti. Along with being experienced with extreme programming and TDD practices, he is comfortable developing using REST and GraphQL APIs connected to relational, graph, and document-oriented databases. As a privacy enthusiast, Narek pays close attention to security in application development.

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Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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STEP 1

Language and Personality Evaluation

26.4% of applications pass

The first step of the screening process is a comprehensive English language and communication evaluation. We also assess personality traits, seeking only those who are passionate and fully engaged in their work.

STEP 2

In-depth Skill Review

7.4% of applications pass

We test each applicant’s technical knowledge and problem-solving ability through various assessments. Every member of the Toptal network is an expert in their domain, and we typically only advance candidates with exceptional results in this phase.

STEP 3

Live Screening

3.6% of applications pass

Toptal screeners, who are experts in their functional domain, interview each Ejabberd developer. Our screeners provide specific live exercises, looking for problem-solving ability, depth of experience, communication ability, and creativity.

STEP 4

Test Project

3.2% of applications pass

Each candidate is assigned a test project to evaluate whether they can “walk the walk.” Test projects take 1-3 weeks and are comprehensive and provide real-world scenarios for candidates to demonstrate their competence, thoroughness, professionalism, and integrity.

STEP 5

Continued Excellence

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As a quality-first company, we demand the best from our talent, so they can deliver the best to our clients. This principle permeates every Toptal engagement and delivered project. Only the top 3% of developers can consistently perform at this level.

Capabilities of Ejabberd Developers

Ejabberd developers design and optimize XMPP-based infrastructures for real-time communication. Their expertise spans server setup, custom module creation, performance tuning, and multi-platform integration, and they deliver high-availability messaging solutions for mobile apps, enterprise systems, and specialized industry platforms.

Ejabberd Server Setup and Configuration

A well-configured ejabberd server delivers the stability and performance needed for seamless real-time communication. Toptal ejabberd developers configure ejabberd for scalability, security, and high availability, ensuring reliable messaging across diverse environments and use cases.

Real-time Messaging Feature Development

Modern platforms demand robust messaging tools for everything, from direct chats to large group conversations. Our ejabberd developers implement one-to-one messaging, group chats, presence updates, and message archiving using XMPP protocols to ensure smooth and reliable real-time communication.

Back-end System Integration

Connecting ejabberd to existing systems enables richer functionality and unified workflows. Toptal ejabberd developers integrate the server with authentication databases, CRM platforms, or microservices through APIs or custom modules, ensuring seamless data exchange and consistent user experiences across platforms.

XMPP Protocol Extension Customization

Connecting ejabberd to existing systems enables richer functionality and unified workflows. Our ejabberd developers integrate the server with authentication databases, CRM platforms, or microservices through APIs or custom modules, ensuring seamless data exchange and consistent user experiences across platforms.

High-concurrency Performance Optimization

Fast, uninterrupted messaging keeps users engaged and satisfied, even during peak activity. Toptal ejabberd developers fine-tune server performance with clustering, load balancing, and efficient resource allocation to simultaneously support thousands of active connections.

Authentication and Security Implementation

Protecting user data and preventing unauthorized access are critical for any communication platform. Our ejabberd developers configure secure authentication methods like OAuth2 or LDAP, apply TLS encryption, and set access controls to maintain privacy and safeguard message integrity.

Server Monitoring and Activity Logging

In real-time communication systems, a single failure can disrupt thousands of conversations. Toptal ejabberd developers implement monitoring and logging solutions that track server health, capture user activity, and provide actionable diagnostics to keep messaging platforms stable and responsive.

Custom Module Development

Different platforms have unique communication requirements, from encrypted file sharing in healthcare to real-time matchmaking in gaming. Our ejabberd developers create and maintain custom modules in Erlang or Elixir that extend server functionality to meet these specialized needs.

User Roster and Presence Management

Knowing who is online and managing contact lists shapes how users interact in chat platforms. Toptal ejabberd developers implement roster management, subscription handling, and real-time presence updates to keep communication seamless and user experiences consistent across devices.

Mobile and Web Chat Client Support

A messaging backend only succeeds if it works flawlessly with the clients people use daily. Our ejabberd developers ensure compatibility with iOS, Android, and web-based XMPP clients, enabling smooth, reliable communication across all major platforms and devices.

FAQs

How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire Ejabberd developers 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 Ejabberd 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.
How do I hire Ejabberd developers?
To hire the right Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developers for your project.
How are Toptal Ejabberd developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Ejabberd developers ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire Ejabberd developers on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire Ejabberd 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 a Ejabberd developer 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 Ejabberd developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Ejabberd developers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Ejabberd 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 Ejabberd developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.
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