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Carlos Guerreiro

Freelance Slick Developer
FinlandToptal Member Since April 23, 2013

Carlos is an exceptional data generalist who brings vast experience in the design, implementation, and validation of data-intensive systems to all of his projects, along with deep expertise in machine learning and real-time stream processing. He has worked in the eCommerce and media industries, working for large corporations and startups. Carlos is a versatile engineer and looks forward to his next challenge.

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Fernando Perez-Diaz

Freelance Slick Developer
SpainToptal Member Since October 18, 2022

Fernando is a versatile developer with experience working on large projects in fast-paced environments, following agile practices and TDD. His experience spans the entire project lifecycle—from the design phase to completion, continuously liaising with stakeholders, managing their expectations, and prioritizing tasks. Fernando's current focus is on Scala and functional programming. He is constantly learning and improving himself and enjoys mentoring and upskilling other members of his teams.

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Toni Cebrián

Freelance Slick Developer
SpainToptal Member Since February 4, 2019

A rare mixture of data scientist and data engineer, Toni is able to lead projects from conception and prototyping to deploying at scale in the cloud.

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Shailendra Verma

Freelance Slick Developer
CanadaToptal Member Since July 19, 2022

Shailendra has over 15 years of experience in software development, including scoping, design, development, testing, and documentation. He's proficient in big data technologies like HDFS, Spark, and Scala, in Cloud technologies, such as AWS and GCP, and back-end technologies, namely Java and Spring Boot. He has great communication and analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver and has worked with many multinational organizations like TD, RBC, Rogers, AT&T, U.S. Cellular, and Vodafone.

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Raul Piaggio

Freelance Slick Developer
UruguayToptal Member Since January 14, 2015

Raul specializes in Java and Scala development, seeking elegance in software architecture and code and striving for the proper abstractions to obtain maximum productivity and maintainability. He has been coding since he was nine, professionally since he was eighteen. Learning new things is what motivates him the most, and in the past few years, he has begun to specialize in front-end web technologies as well.

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Michal Lacko

Freelance Slick Developer
SlovakiaToptal Member Since July 30, 2021

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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Sergiy Onenko

Freelance Slick Developer
PolandToptal Member Since May 22, 2019

Sergiy is an adept full-stack developer with experience at renowned companies like Cityblock and NewMotion (Shell Recharge). Honing his expertise at Europe's premier electric car charge network, he has successfully developed apps from inception, enhanced mature projects, and contributed to several startups, three of which have flourished. Sergiy excels in aligning systems to Google's high standards.

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Enrique Rodriguez

Freelance Slick Developer
UruguayToptal Member Since August 25, 2020

Enrique is a passionate software engineer who has experience delivering quality back-end software for a variety of companies, from small startups to big corporations. He is an enthusiastic learner; he enjoys researching different technologies and architectures, finding the right tool for the job, and putting it into practice. Most recently, Enrique has been focusing on Scala with Akka technologies and ES and CQRS architectures.

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Laleet Avaiya

Freelance Slick Developer
United Arab EmiratesToptal Member Since September 7, 2021

Laleet is a software engineer passionate about modern web development. For the past five years, he's been building, developing, and supporting various web applications built in React and Angular. Equally capable of leading teams and delivering directly, Laleet worked with hundreds of developers from different organizations to solve their technical problems and bugs. He learns fast, communicates well, welcomes challenges, and has excellent debugging skills.

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Ilya Tkachuk

Freelance Slick Developer
NetherlandsToptal Member Since August 25, 2020

Illia has spent the past decade developing web apps and enterprise systems on Java and, most recently, Scala. He's an expert in functional programming and OOP and has copious experience in Akka, Typesafe technologies, Spring Framework, JMS, and JPA, among other things. He is also capable in web and SQL development, architecture, and software design. Illia has some casual contact with Python, Erlang, and Connect IQ, and he's a quick learner; he can pick up new technology with ease.

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Oleg Efrem

Freelance Slick Developer
United KingdomToptal Member Since May 24, 2017

Oleg has nearly a decade and a half of software development experience with Java, Scala, and DevOps, delivering many successful products and projects. He always seeks to understand the project scope and deliver optimal results for stakeholders. He is a team player and likes to engage with colleagues but can also work independently and takes end-to-end responsibility. He has built and led software teams focused on quick delivery and high quality.

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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 Slick Developers through Toptal

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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.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Slick developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

FAQs

  • How are Toptal Slick developers different?

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

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

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

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Slick 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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    Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    Seamless Hiring

    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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    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

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