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Carlos Ramirez III

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since December 6, 2014

Carlos is a professional software engineer and full-stack web developer specializing in the Ruby on Rails framework. He has worked with tech companies for over a decade, helping to build technology-based businesses from the ground up. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science from Williams College.

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Nick Schneble

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since January 28, 2019

Nick is a full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience and extensive expertise in building Rails apps and APIs. Nick has worked with incredible startups and industry giants like Adobe and Disney. They're proficient in many languages (especially Ruby on Rails) and adept at squashing bugs, designing good UIs, and crafting full-stack solutions. Nick enjoys mentoring, leading in Agile environments, and working on architect-level solutions to solve issues and create long-term roadmaps.

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David Pfeffer

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 17, 2016

David is a software engineer and an adjunct computer science professor at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. They've been involved in a number of startup businesses and worked in the financial services sector on high bandwidth/high transaction computing. They're an expert in C#/.NET and TypeScript, having used both since initial betas, and they do regular work with .NET Core and Node.js on the back end and React, Angular, Cordova, and Ionic on the front end.

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Frédérique Mittelstaedt

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since February 22, 2019

Frédérique is a software engineer and entrepreneur with an MSc in theoretical physics from Imperial College London. He excels at building full-stack systems with the web, desktop, and mobile apps, microservices, and external integrations. Frédérique co-founded an international marketing agency and three startups in developer tools, cybersecurity, and AI. Frédérique regularly releases TypeScript packages and contributes to other open-source projects.

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Mateusz Dominiak

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+01:00
Poland
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2014

Matt is a senior web developer and architect with sixteen years of experience. His core competency lies in end-to-end architecting and development of web applications through all phases from the ground up. He has a proven track record of successful product launches working remotely for technology startups for the past eleven years.

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Alexey Syrtsev

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+03:00
Russia
Toptal Member Since July 25, 2016

Alexey has over 15 years of experience as a Java developer, Java architect, and as a Java team lead. He has strong skills in Spring, Java Web, and Java Enterprise application development. He's worked on other freelance projects and is currently seeking out challenging projects to contribute to!

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Ankush Singhal

Freelance X Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since May 19, 2021

Ankush is a software engineer with more than eight years of demonstrated experience and an assortment of skills in designing, architecting, developing, and delivering high volume and high availability multi-channel applications in banking, logistics, aviation, and travel domains. Ankush has a passion for learning and has delivered technological solutions for various clients across the globe efficiently while exceeding their expectations.

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How to Hire X Developers Through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right X developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of X 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.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire X 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 X developer, 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.

  • To hire the right X 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 X developers for your project.

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

  • You can hire X developers 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 X developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your X 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.

Tap Into World-class Talent

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    All of our talent are seasoned professionals 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.

  • Seamless Hiring

    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.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

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

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

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

Top X Developers Are in High Demand.

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