How are Toptal REST API developers different?

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

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

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

We make sure that each engagement between you and your REST API 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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Matt Sanders

Freelance REST API Developer

New ZealandToptal Member Since May 11, 2017

Since 2011, Matt has been contributing to various projects of all shapes and sizes. He works primarily as a front-end developer specializing in front-end web applications. However, he also has a great deal of full-stack experience and can work well in both roles. Over the course of his career, Matt has worked in a number of different teams and solved numerous problems.

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Milos Milosevic

Freelance REST API Developer

SerbiaToptal Member Since October 10, 2016

Milos is a full-stack expert with a strong LAMP stack, JavaScript, and software architecture background. He is a creative, friendly IT individual focused on using his engineering skills to solve business problems and fulfill project goals and milestones. Milošević has a fantastic instinct for what makes up a great UI, writes properly decomposed code, and is eager to start working on back-end projects.

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Mike Szyndel

Freelance REST API Developer

GermanyToptal Member Since June 28, 2017

Mike is a seasoned full-stack developer and software architect with in-depth knowledge of Node.js, Ruby on Rails, and React. He has a unique ability of understanding and translating business requirements into development roadmaps. In his previous roles as a team lead and CTO, he has developed strong project management and communication skills.

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Rodrigo Donini

Freelance REST API Developer

BrazilToptal Member Since December 12, 2016

Rodrigo is a focused Developer who produces digital projects for agencies worldwide. He has 21 years of experience using various methodologies and tech in most web and mobile projects. He has a solid knowledge base of the WordPress world and is very engaged with the community. Rodrigo enjoys building custom themes, plugins, and core customizations. He specializes in WordPress, developing for the front-end and back-end, and managing digital projects.

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Kamil Jakubczak

Freelance REST API Developer

PolandToptal Member Since September 18, 2017

Kamil is an engineer with full-stack experience and a React and React Native enthusiast who truly loves TypeScript. Kamil has experience working in big corporations, small startups, and as a solo developer—planning architecture, setting up the CI/CD, coding applications, and deploying them to a server or an app store.

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Kevin Read

Freelance REST API Developer

GermanyToptal Member Since May 28, 2018

Kevin has been working on front- and back-end projects since joining an internet startup in 1998. He's been developing with Android since its very early days and had made significant contributions to several large and small projects. Kevin enjoys working in teams of all sizes, digging into legacy code, and communicates exceptionally well.

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Miroslav Braun

Freelance REST API Developer

CroatiaToptal Member Since May 11, 2016

Since 2009, Miroslav has been working as a professional full-stack developer, consultant, and software architect developing solutions with modern technologies. He is a great team player yet no stranger to handling solo projects with ease. Given the broad spectrum of software engineering, Miroslav can handle anything, from small styling changes to server administration and complex solutions.

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Santiago Hernández

Freelance REST API Developer

ArgentinaToptal Member Since January 29, 2019

Santiago is a machine learning engineer keen on solving large-scale data, optimization, and engineering problems. He has led a team of data scientists to build products that predict the value of over 300 million users worldwide to optimize the advertisement of world-leading companies. Santiago considers it a serious undertaking when developing elegant, efficient, and well-designed software systems.

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Selçuk Cihan

Freelance REST API Developer

TurkeyToptal Member Since October 9, 2018

Selcuk is a senior engineer, a certified AWS expert, and an ex-Amazonian who cares deeply about his customers. He brings a strong sense of ownership and a track record of delivering results. With over five years of experience developing serverless applications on AWS, he has a proven ability to take on technical duties, from operations to development and architecture. He has worked as a contractor for various startups, shipping numerous products and making customers happy.

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Sergey Asatryan

Freelance REST API Developer

ArmeniaToptal Member Since April 2, 2019

Sergey is a hardworking and detail oriented full-stack web architect with 12 years experience. He is as comfortable working with both startups and enterprise solutions and focus on directed growth, technical solutions to reduce bottlenecks and creative strategy.

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Rinto Jose

Freelance REST API Developer

IndiaToptal Member Since August 4, 2017

Rinto is a highly experienced product lead, technical architect, designer-engineer, and full-stack developer. He is passionate about open source and has provided invaluable leadership to startups, understanding the pulse of their success. Rinto has a proven track record of delivering wide-ranging solutions from websites to mobile apps and UX design.

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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.

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Principal

How to Hire REST API Developers through Toptal

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

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

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

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FAQs

How are Toptal REST API developers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our REST API 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 REST API developers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a REST API developer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal REST API developers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your REST API 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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