How are Toptal Lua developers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Lua 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 Lua developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

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

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Lua 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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Hugo Bonacci

Freelance Lua Developer

United StatesToptal Member Since March 2, 2020

Hugo is a senior full-stack developer with expertise in visual design and user experience. He has worked in all phases of software development, from ideation and prototyping to writing production code for web, desktop, and mobile applications. He has worked on projects for FedEx, Michaels, and Southwest Airlines, combining beautiful design with robust programming to deliver successful apps, award-winning games and software with exceptional UX.

Lua React Node.js CSS JavaScript + more

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Jonathan Alfred Weekes

Freelance Lua Developer

United KingdomToptal Member Since March 11, 2019

Jonathan has nine years of experience performing development roles. He has an intuitive and grounded understanding of scalable front-end and back-end web development, macOS and Linux software development and architecture, and iOS and Android app development—both in a professional and personal context.

Lua React CSS JavaScript Python PHP 7 Go Ruby C++Swift HTML5 Ruby on Rails (RoR)PHP MVC + more

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Gareth Falkingham

Freelance Lua Developer

AustraliaToptal Member Since February 24, 2020

Gareth has been making games professionally for a decade, with a core focus on building robust systems and maintainable architectures for Unity3D C# game titles. He has a strong understanding of C++, which has helped when working with native platform code and building plugins for Unity projects. Some of Gareth's notable work experiences include working on Disney projects such as Club Penguin and Rival Stars: Horse Racing, a successful mobile title.

Lua Git C#Agile Game Development Unity3D Unity Game Assets + more

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Nicusor Serban

Freelance Lua Developer

NetherlandsToptal Member Since January 7, 2019

Nick is a site reliability engineer who uses the best practices to enhance an app's DevOps lifecycle. He can automate everything from the code to testing, release management, deployment, operations, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines. He's also good at bringing your entire app stack into a nice Docker stack managed by either Compose, Swarm, or Kubernetes. Nick also worked as a developer with C#, Node.js, PHP, and Python, among others.

Lua Selenium DevOps + more

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David Xu

Freelance Lua Developer

United StatesToptal Member Since October 20, 2016

David has taken several mobile apps from ideation to millions of users worldwide as the CTO of WhereTo, Chief Architect of Castle Global, Inc., and technical lead in other companies. He has been programming since he was nine and has won medals in various competitive programming competitions, from the Australian Informatics Olympiad to ACM-ICPC. David has invaluable experience in all technical areas, from architecture and design to engineering and DevOps.

Lua Git GitHub Amazon Web Services (AWS)JSON Ajax PHP Model View ViewModel (MVVM)Model View Controller (MVC)Linux Laravel Docker Express.js + more

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Vadim Panov

Freelance Lua Developer

Hong KongToptal Member Since July 13, 2020

Vadim is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems, Unix, networking, and cryptography. He has owned and brought products to market, combining skills in C++, C, Lua, JavaScript, Python, and more. Vadim acquired an EMBA to gain better equilibrium between tech and business challenges.

Lua Embedded Software C C++Linux Firmware Debian Embedded C++Embedded Linux OpenVPN Raspberry Pi Unit Testing Internet of Things (IoT)+ more

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Dmitry Sher

Freelance Lua Developer

MontenegroToptal Member Since March 14, 2019

As a senior developer, Dmitry is always focused on supporting the most important needs of industry with cutting-edge technology. He has 17 years of experience working with different languages and practices to help maintain a genuinely focused product vision. Lately, Dmitry has concentrated on building feature-rich custom web and mobile apps using Meteor, React, and React Native.

Lua JavaScript PHP CSS Cordova Cocos2d-x React Cordova Plugins Meteor Debugging Node.js NestJS Front-end + more

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Ricardo Costa

Freelance Lua Developer

BrazilToptal Member Since September 12, 2018

A professional developer for over 13 years, Ricardo focuses on game development, computer graphics, including rendering, computer vision, and VR/AR, artificial intelligence, and client-server systems. He is also an Unreal Engine expert with eight years of experience. Ricardo is passionate about cutting-edge technology, optimizing complex systems, and creating real-time, high-performance software.

Lua Unreal Engine Unreal Engine 4 C C++17 OpenGL C++14 Game Development 3D Games Computer Graphics Windows Microsoft Visual Studio C++11 + more

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Hernan Saez

Freelance Lua Developer

ArgentinaToptal Member Since April 17, 2018

Hernan is a software developer with more than 18 years of experience working with different platforms and technologies, like C++, OpenGL , iOS, Unity3D, Android, Xamarin, C#, JavaScript, .NET Framework, Java, and others. He likes video games, movies, comics, reading, and drawing.

Lua Trello Linux Git Windows GitHub 3D Games Test-driven Development (TDD)Agile Software Development CMake C++iOS Xcode + more

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Nguyen Truong Minh

Freelance Lua Developer

VietnamToptal Member Since October 18, 2022

Minh is a back-end developer with ten years of experience in various application domains. His solid knowledge of server-side applications proves valuable in the success of products. From scratch, he creates very stable CI/CD pipelines on GitHub, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that have been used in many projects. His simple yet effective approach to problems garners the trust of his clients.

Lua Node.js TypeScript Go MongoDB Redis JavaScript C + more

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Nikola Minoski

Freelance Lua Developer

MacedoniaToptal Member Since March 23, 2015

Nikola is a passionate freelance mobile app developer with 10+ years of experience in developing Android apps, always using the latest practices such as RxJava, MVVM, Room, or Kotlin. He also has strong skills in game development, web development, desktop apps, 3D printing, and NodeMCU.

Lua Android API Algorithms JSON SQLite Java Butterknife Android Android SDK Corona SDK Kotlin + more

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Testimonials

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 Lua 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 Lua developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

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Access a vast pool of skilled developers in our talent network and hire the top 3% within just 48 hours.

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FAQs

How are Toptal Lua developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Lua 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 Lua developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Lua developer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Lua developers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Lua 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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We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.
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Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.
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