Hire the Top 3% of Freelance REST API Experts

The cost associated with hiring a REST API expert depends on various factors, including preferred talent location, complexity and size of the project you’re hiring for, seniority, engagement commitment (hourly, part-time, or full-time), and more. In the US, for example, Glassdoor’s reported average total annual pay for REST API experts is $120,000 as of February 2024. With Toptal, you can speak with an expert talent matcher who will help you understand the cost of talent with the right skills and seniority level for your needs. To get started, schedule a call with us — it’s free, and there’s no obligation to hire with Toptal.

We make sure that each engagement between you and your REST API expert 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.

REST is the most widely used API specification in the world, and REST API development is very much in demand due to its critical role in modern software architecture and digital communication. The need for robust and efficient APIs has ballooned alongside the increasing reliance of businesses on web services, cloud-based solutions, and mobile applications. Moreover, the rapid expansion of the global volume of data and interconnected devices underscores the need to amplify API development. Consequently, this growth trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.

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

To hire the right REST API expert, 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 REST API experts for your project.

You can hire REST API experts 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 an expert 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 REST API experts can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

Typically, you can hire REST API experts 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 REST API expert, 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.