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Jerome Sonnet
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since August 5, 2022
With 20+ years in finance, risk management, and IT, Jerome specializes in Odoo ERP architecture and project execution. He excels at designing and implementing scalable solutions and optimizing business processes with Agile development and cloud integration. He has led end-to-end Odoo deployments, engaged regulators, recruited strategic partners, and driven stakeholder alignment. As a full-stack IT engineer, Jerome ensures robust, efficient ERP systems that enhance operational performance.
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Dan Raoelinarivo
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Madagascar
Toptal Member Since March 17, 2020
Dan likes to build responsive, highly reactive, and FAST web applications. He developed a website generator that outputs fully functional websites that would perform under a very heavy load. He was also the tech lead of an ERP company and propelled that company to be the leader in that field in Madagascar. He focuses primarily on delivering simple, maintainable yet performant code.
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Gabriel Breahna
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Romania
Toptal Member Since September 15, 2022
Gabriel is a software engineer with 20+ years of experience in mission-critical SQL/NoSQL/cloud databases. He’s built large-scale OLTP systems and data warehouses exceeding 10TB, tuned queries on 10+ billion row tables, led greenfield builds, modernizations, and mergers. Gabriel is an Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, and Databricks expert. He delivers architectural vision, deep performance tuning, and production-grade reliability across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem systems.
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Element Green
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since April 21, 2021
Element has 35+ years of software development experience, including Linux and embedded systems and website, Android, and graphical user interface (GUI) development. He specializes in D, C, C++, and Python and possesses various other technical and creative skills, including SQL, VHDL on FPGAs, schematic capture, PCB layout, Django, and 3D CAD. Element is self-motivated, enjoys learning new tech, has exemplary communication skills, and prides himself on delivering quality work.
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Madhava Kotte
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since November 13, 2020
Madhava has 14 years of experience in Salesforce consultation, management, development, and architecture with solutions. He specializes in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Community Cloud implementations. Madhava has solid experience in configuration and development, using Apex, Visualforce Lightning Components, Lightning Web Components, triggers, communities, integration APIs, production support, deployment, data migration, and AppExchange product development.
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Andrei Boyanov
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Belgium
Toptal Member Since December 3, 2015
Andrei is a seasoned IT professional with much experience in a number of software technologies from low-level programming to complex systems design and implementation. He has an extensive knowledge (Prince 2 and Agile) and experience in project management. He also has done software design, modeling, development, debugging, and optimization; worked in C#.NET, C, Python, PHP, UML, and UP.
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Alexey Pelykh
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
France
Toptal Member Since October 1, 2013
Alexey is a highly experienced full-stack developer and software industry expert renowned for his exceptional problem-solving abilities. He excels in back-end technologies like Java/Spring and Node.js/NestJS while showcasing his front-end development expertise with React. Additionally, he boasts an impressive background in cross-platform C++ development, making him a versatile asset in any project.
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Muhammad Ali
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Germany
Toptal Member Since October 7, 2022
Ali is an engineer with eight years of experience who specializes in Python and its frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Flask, and Odoo). He's proficient in building robust APIs, integrating systems, and optimizing performance. He has a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design and is experienced with Agile development, version control, and CI/CD. Ali is a problem-solver known for a structured, reliable development approach and delivering maintainable, error-free code.
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Michael Sendker
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since July 13, 2021
Michael is a software developer specializing in full-stack web development and Python. He is particularly fond of experimentation and trying out new frameworks. Michael joined Toptal to seek out projects with a broad scope that incorporates anything interesting from data analysis to hardware. Michael is passionate about learning new things and enjoys making tech that makes people's lives easier.
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Gustavo Adolfo Valverde De Soto
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Portugal
Toptal Member Since December 4, 2021
Gustavo is a solution-driven and highly proactive ITC professional used to working with fast-paced teams from the Big Four and startups. He has over six years of experience working on infosec, IT audits, BCP, solutions architecture, DevOps, and product management. Throughout his career, Gustavo designed DRPs for financial institutions, leveraged DevOps in several startups, supported critical infrastructure for SaaS solutions, and led the development of countrywide digital products.
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Nabeel Ahmed
Freelance Odoo Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Australia
Toptal Member Since November 17, 2022
Nabeel is a lead architect with 16+ years of experience in business solution design, development, and delivery across Asia-Pacific. He has extensive development and leadership experience designing innovative solutions and providing motivation, guidance, and up-to-date consultancy services for Microsoft Power Platforms, Dynamics 365, Pega, Nintex, and UiPath. He engages directly with clients, helping them define their needs and leading teams to drive the shared organizational vision and growth.
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Guide to Hiring a Great Odoo Developer
Our Odoo experts specialize in tailoring and enhancing your Odoo ERP system to optimize your business operations. Whether you need custom modules, third-party tool integrations, or refinements to an existing application, our developers deliver solutions designed to fit your unique needs. They focus on customizing features, managing system performance, and implementing scalable solutions. This approach helps streamline workflows, achieve operational goals, and provide a solid foundation for your organization’s growth and success.
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How We Source the Top 3% of Odoo Developers
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.
Capabilities of Odoo Developers
Transform your business processes with Odoo, an open-source ERP platform that enhances workflows and integrates seamlessly with existing systems. Toptal’s Odoo experts deliver custom solutions that streamline operations and increase efficiency, driving sustainable business growth.
ERP Customization
Odoo is a modular system that can be adapted and customized to add and refine functionality. Toptal’s Odoo developers tailor Odoo to fit your business processes using features like workflows and custom forms, as well as creating detailed reports that provide actionable insights.
Custom Module Development
Odoo’s framework enables developers to build custom modules that enhance and optimize operations across business sectors. Toptal’s Odoo experts have extensive experience in developing bespoke modules that ensure your system can seamlessly adapt to your unique requirements and drive efficiency.
Integration with Third-Party Applications
With Odoo’s integration features, businesses can connect Odoo to a wide range of third-party tools. Our developers leverage this functionality to connect Odoo with CRM systems, accounting software, and e-commerce platforms, optimizing data flow and enhancing system capabilities.
Web and E-commerce Development
With Odoo’s built-in development tools, creating websites and e-commerce platforms is a streamlined process. To create engaging and intuitive online stores, our developers utilize Odoo to build and customize websites, integrating product catalogs, efficient payment gateways, and interactive customer portals.
API Development
Odoo features an API framework that enables communication with external applications and services, enhancing system connectivity and data exchange. Toptal Odoo developers construct and implement APIs that allow your system to exchange data reliably and efficiently with external services.
Report Customization
With Odoo’s flexible reporting engine, businesses can design and customize reports to fit their unique data analysis needs. Our developers leverage Odoo’s reporting tools to create customized reports, providing you with detailed and relevant data for informed decision-making.
Database Management and Optimization
Because databases are the backbone of ERP systems, effective database management is essential. For smooth and efficient ERP operations, our developers utilize Odoo’s database management features to tune performance, execute backup protocols, and optimize overall database functionality.
Workflow Automation
Automating repetitive tasks reduces manual effort and leads to enhanced reliability and efficiency. In order to boost productivity, our developers take advantage of Odoo’s automation capabilities to redesign and automate workflows, managing activities like invoicing, procurement, and inventory management.
System Upgrades and Migration
System upgrades and migrations are key to keeping software up-to-date, secure, and reliable. Toptal’s Odoo developers manage every aspect of your system upgrade or migration with precision, ensuring that the transition has minimal impact on operations with no loss of data.
Security Implementation
Comprehensive security measures maintain the integrity of your system and prevent data breaches and unauthorized access. Our developers safeguard your system by implementing customized access control protocols, secure authentication methods, and advanced encryption techniques.
FAQs
How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire Odoo 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 Odoo programmer, 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 Odoo developers?
To hire the right Odoo 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 Odoo developers for your project.
How are Toptal Odoo experts different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Odoo experts 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 Odoo consultants with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Odoo developers ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire Odoo consultants on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire Odoo programmers 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 Odoo 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 Odoo developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Odoo programmers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Odoo 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 Odoo developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.
How to Hire Odoo Developers
The Demand for Odoo Developers Is at an All-Time High
Odoo’s all-in-one enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution continues to grow its scope, and the demand for Odoo developers has surged. This platform enables companies to manage diverse functions like accounting, inventory, sales, and customer relationship management within a single system, and it has been working hard to stay ahead in the evolving technological landscape, integrating features such as AI solutions and cloud infrastructure for modern companies. Thanks to its open-source nature and ability to integrate with other tools, and being the 12th most popular choice within the open-source software ecosystem, Odoo appeals to a range of enterprises looking for cost-effective and customizable ERP solutions. However, the technology’s growing popularity has led to a shortage of skilled developers who can help companies build tailored Odoo solutions that meet business objectives.
Odoo developers are capable of creating custom modules, integrating third-party applications, and maintaining system performance. Organizations can take advantage of their expertise and adapt Odoo to their unique operational requirements, taking advantage of improved workflows and efficiency. As adoption grows across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce, skilled ERP developers with Odoo expertise continue to be valuable assets.
This guide is designed to help hiring managers and recruiters select and secure top-tier Odoo development talent. It highlights the technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and experience necessary to look for when hiring developers who can deliver tailored Odoo ERP solutions that suit your project requirements.
What Attributes Distinguish Quality Odoo Developers From Others?
Skilled Odoo developers stand out not only because of their technical knowledge but also due to their ability to work through complex problems. The following attributes are essential in ensuring that your candidate will deliver efficient Odoo solutions that align technical solutions with your business objectives.
Technical Expertise
- Proficiency in Python: As the backbone of Odoo, Python programming skills are essential for customizing modules, building new features, and debugging.
- Knowledge of Odoo Architecture: A strong understanding of Odoo’s Object Relational Mapping (ORM) and XML framework is necessary for efficient module development and data manipulation.
- Database Management Skills: Expertise in PostgreSQL, Odoo’s primary database system, ensures reliable performance and proper handling of sensitive data.
- Front-End Development: Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS allows developers to customize user interfaces and provide dynamic user experiences.
- API Integration: Experience integrating Odoo with third-party tools like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, shipping platforms, or payment gateways is extremely beneficial for organizations relying on interconnected systems.
Problem-Solving and Innovation
Skilled programmers combine analytical thinking with ingenuity to address unique business challenges. By resolving bottlenecks and implementing features aimed at boosting efficiency, these experts help businesses maximize the potential of their Odoo systems, often achieving significant returns on investment in the process.
Adaptability
Odoo is a constantly evolving platform with regular updates and feature enhancements. Developers must stay current with the latest versions, understand new capabilities, and ensure compatibility with established platforms.
Collaboration and Communication
Software developers often need to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Developers who can explain their work’s impact and match their approach to business goals are more capable of building trust and collaboration across teams.
How Can You Identify the Ideal Odoo Developer for You?
Finding the right Odoo developer depends on your organization’s specific needs. Whether you’re implementing Odoo for the first time, migrating from an older version, or seeking advanced customizations, defining the scope of your project is the first step in the hiring process.
Junior developers are typically tasked with performing core tasks that support the overall functionality of an Odoo implementation. They are responsible for executing basic module customizations, configuring Odoo instances to meet the initial needs of a project, and importing data into the system. Additionally, they often handle routine system maintenance, ensuring that the platform runs smoothly and addressing any fundamental troubleshooting issues that arise. Junior developers are an asset for organizations and startups in the early stages of Odoo adoption or those requiring foundational support. They may lack experience with more advanced Odoo features or integrations, but their enthusiasm, adaptability, and willingness to learn make them an asset to teams looking to establish their system infrastructure. While they might require mentoring for more complex tasks, their ability to handle straightforward problems efficiently allows senior team members to focus on higher-priority responsibilities as juniors grow into their roles.
Senior developers bring deep expertise in tailoring ERP software to complex business requirements. They lead backend development, manage Odoo customization at both the module and system level, and build user-friendly Odoo apps that align with company workflows. These developers are also responsible for high-impact tasks such as Odoo integration with third-party tools and overseeing Odoo migrations, including upgrades across Odoo versions. Their work helps ensure seamless performance and long-term scalability.
In addition to technical execution, experienced Odoo developers play a strategic role by identifying opportunities for automation, improving system architecture, and advising on best practices for maintaining and expanding the Odoo ecosystem. Their experience makes them well-suited for mentoring junior developers and coordinating cross-functional teams to implement robust, business-critical solutions.
Certifications and Specializations
Odoo certifications signal a candidate’s level of expertise. Furthermore, developers with specialized experience in industries relevant to your business, like retail, healthcare, or manufacturing, can bring additional value by balancing technical solutions with domain-specific needs.
Complementary Technology Skills for Odoo Developers
The best Odoo developers often work at the crossroads of various technologies, requiring a versatile skill set beyond the core platform. Key complementary skills include:
- Cloud Deployment and Hosting: Many modern applications are deployed with on cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, enabling reliable hosting of Odoo instances and scalability over time.
- DevOps Practices: Modern DevOps practices enhance the development, testing, and deployment process. Experienced Odoo engineers will have experience with deployment tools like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as CI/CD pipelines.
- JavaScript Frameworks: Expert Odoo developers will have experience with front-end frameworks like Vue.js or React, which enable enhancements in front-end functionality and user experience. These tools are particularly useful for app development that requires dynamic, responsive user interfaces within custom Odoo modules.
- Business Domain Knowledge: Understanding industry-specific workflows and requirements enables developers to design more effective ERP solutions. Relevant domain knowledge will depend on your company’s specific sector.
How to Write an Odoo Developer Job Description
A comprehensive and effective job description will help the company attract skilled and highly motivated candidates. Begin with a clear job title, such as “Odoo Developer,” “Odoo Technical Consultant,” or “Senior Odoo Specialist.” Follow this with a brief introduction to your company, emphasizing your vision, goals, industry, and how Odoo supports your operations.
Role Summary
Detail the position’s primary responsibilities. Examples include:
- Customizing Odoo modules to meet specific project requirements.
- Developing new features and integrating third-party applications.
- Optimizing system performance and managing migrations between versions.
Required Skills and Experience
Identify the core skills needed for the role, such as:
- Proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.
- Experience with API integration and module customization.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps tools.
Mention preferred qualifications, like specific Odoo certifications or experience in particular industries.
Benefits and Incentives
Highlight perks that your company offers, such as:
- Access to advanced tools and resources.
- Support for ongoing training and certifications.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options, if applicable.
- Opportunities to work on innovative projects with measurable impact.
Finally, provide clear instructions for the application process, whether it involves submitting a portfolio, completing a coding test, or attending a technical interview. Lay out the interview process steps so the candidate can gauge the timeline.
What Are the Most Important Odoo Developer Interview Questions?
Well-structured interview questions are indispensable for measuring a candidate’s technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience. The right questions can provide insight into the aptitude of the candidates, as well as set expectations for the candidate’s new role. The following examples provide a starting point for further discussion about working with Odoo.
How would you customize an Odoo module to meet a specific client’s need?
This query tests not only the understanding of the Odoo framework pyramid, its architecture, and ORM, but also the ability to develop custom modules in Odoo. A skilled candidate is capable of leveraging views, models, and controllers to adapt modules based on your business needs while meeting best practices to ensure the system’s stability and compatibility.
Describe a challenging Odoo project that you’ve worked on and how you resolved the problems.
This question offers insight into the candidate’s hands-on experience and problem-solving approach. Look for a structured response that outlines the challenge the candidate faced, their strategy for addressing it, and the outcome. Exceptional candidates may also share lessons learned and how the experience improved their skills.
What is your process for integrating Odoo with a third-party application?
This question assesses how well the prospective developer understands API architecture and application-integration practices such as security and authentication, possibly including OAuth and token-based access mechanisms, data mapping methods, and testing strategies. A thorough response might include examples of tools or libraries they’ve used and an emphasis on ensuring secure and seamless data flow between systems.
How do you stay updated with the latest Odoo developments?
The evolving nature of Odoo requires developers to stay current with new features and improvements. Ideal candidates will reference reading release notes, participating in forums or community events like Odoo Experience, contributing to the Odoo community, or pursuing certifications. This question provides insight into their commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.
How would you explain a technical Odoo challenge to a non-technical colleague?
Effective communication is key when working with diverse teams. Strong candidates will show an ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, understandable explanations, often explaining technical concepts by referencing the business problem and requirements. Ideally, they will share examples of successfully aligning technical and business teams in previous roles.
What steps do you take to ensure the scalability of an Odoo implementation?
Scalability is essential for growing organizations. Candidates should take a systematic approach by analyzing business processes, optimizing database performance, and modularizing customizations to withstand further increases in load and users over time.
These questions probe a candidate’s technical proficiency and provide a window into their problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and ability to work productively within a team. Tailoring additional questions to specific organizational needs can help further refine the hiring process and ensure the right fit for your development team.
What Are the Hiring Models for Odoo Developers?
When seeking Odoo programmers, organizations can choose from various hiring models depending on their project scope, timeline, and more specific business needs. Here’s a breakdown of Toptal’s different availability options:
Project-Based Implementation
Collaborate with Toptal to define and deliver specific small to medium-sized Odoo projects. This engagement model suits short-term needs that demand specialized expertise for well-defined project outlines. Leverage regular updates and insights provided through advanced project management tools to stay informed and aligned throughout the development and delivery process.
Dynamic Hourly Engagement
Our flexible hourly engagement model is designed specifically for medium to large projects that are dynamic in nature. This framework is conducive to projects that require iterative development and consistent feedback. Most importantly, cutting-edge project management systems (PMS) are used to deliver real-time updates and progress reports in a transparent and adaptable manner.
Extended Monthly Engagement
Consider a long-term monthly engagement to ensure consistent support and seamless integration of dedicated Odoo developers into your projects. This model is particularly well-suited for businesses requiring ongoing development or maintenance, fostering continuity and alignment over time. It features a dedicated project manager as your single point of contact, ensuring seamless communication, project coherence, and detailed PMS updates to maintain alignment and momentum throughout the collaboration.
Why Do Companies Hire Odoo Developers?
Organizations hire high-quality Odoo developers to unlock the platform’s full potential, enabling streamlined business operations, enhanced data management, and successful business outcomes. Odoo engineers tailor the platform to align with specific workflows, ensuring that it meets each organization’s unique needs.
By hiring skilled developers, businesses can leverage Odoo to drive growth, improve efficiency, and adapt to evolving demands. Whether for small-scale implementations or enterprise-wide transformations, Odoo experts are invaluable partners in achieving digital transformation goals.
Top Odoo Developers Are in High Demand.