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Carlos Ramirez III
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.
Show MoreMatthew Dick
Matthew is a die-hard Ruby on Rails full-stack developer who loves new and existing projects alike. Clean and readable code is his mission, and code coverage is his baseline. Matthew is passionate about programming, and he is eager to combine forces to build something beautiful!
Show MoreEthan Millstein
Ethan is a lead software developer with over seven years of experience building startups and new products. Specializing in React Native, Vue, and Node.js, he has successfully launched mobile apps and full-stack solutions for industries ranging from fintech to real estate. Ethan combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of product strategy and has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions for clients and businesses.
Show MoreMatthew Keas
Matthew is a machine learning and generative ML expert working as a full-time engineer at Google (Cloud org). He is an accredited ML leader at Google. Matthew has a background in distributed and highly available systems, app development, and multi-cloud architectures.
Show MoreNolan McCafferty
Nolan has worked on everything from back-end web development, front-end web development, mobile development, and machine learning (ML). After graduating, he got a job as an automation engineer at Ford, where he made a significant impact by delivering an essential proof of concept (POC) for management. Now Nolan would like to take on new challenges and projects!
Show MoreDavid Smith
At first, David loved math. That turned into building cool stuff with software, mainly websites. Among the cool things David has created are the entire operational website for a successful laboratory, the whole operational website for a distributed hotel startup, the online radio player for the largest NPR radio station, content management systems for a bunch of magazines and TV shows such as Rachael Ray, Car and Driver, and Elle, and other personal projects including TrackTime.TECH.
Show MoreClaudio Nazzari
Claudio has over 20 years of software development experience and a cybersecurity degree. He has handled back-end, front-end, and full-stack development, DevSecOps, application security, penetration testing, and solutions architecture. With his combined expertise, Claudio focuses on helping companies by developing and architecting secure and resilient web and mobile applications.
Show MoreRodolfo Luis Leyes
Rodolfo is a highly motivated, self-driven developer with over 15 years of experience. He started learning software programming in his early youth, learning basics from a book and playing around with an old 8086 PC. He is a professional who looks forward to working on high-quality projects. Rodolfo prides himself in his ability to dig and solve problems quickly.
Show MoreOliver Holloway
Oliver is a versatile data scientist and software engineer, combining over a decade of experience and a postgraduate mathematics degree from Oxford. His career assignments have ranged from building machine learning solutions for startups to leading project teams and handling vast amounts of data at Goldman Sachs. With this background, Oliver is adept at picking up new skills quickly to deliver robust solutions to the most demanding of businesses.
Show MoreHendrik Wermser
For 7+ years, Hendrik was the main Ruby on Rails engineer in two different startups, in charge of all technology, including the front and back ends, databases, CI/CD, cloud deployment, error and performance monitoring, logging, analytics, and A/B testing. In the past two years, Hendrik has been a remote freelance team member for a SaaS startup, developing a proof-of-concept of a Flask, Python, and Vue.js application for use in hospitals. He has also taught a coding boot camp for two years.
Show MoreAndres Gonzalez
Andres is a skilled engineer with over 15 years of experience across many facets of technology, including DevOps, web development, and system administration. At Amazon Web Services, he led the team that added new capacity to the AWS Edge network throughout Asia pacific. He is an avid believer in cloud native solutions that are appropriately sized, cost-effective, and deliver outstanding performance. Andres has enjoys working with organizations of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises.
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Start HiringTripcents 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.Stuart Pocknee
Principal
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How We Source the Top 3% of Heroku 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.
Language and Personality Evaluation
26.4% of applications pass
The first step of the screening process is a comprehensive English language and communication evaluation. We also assess personality traits, seeking only those who are passionate and fully engaged in their work.
In-depth Skill Review
7.4% of applications pass
We test each applicant’s technical knowledge and problem-solving ability through various assessments. Every member of the Toptal network is an expert in their domain, and we typically only advance candidates with exceptional results in this phase.
Live Screening
3.6% of applications pass
Toptal screeners, who are experts in their functional domain, interview each Heroku developer. Our screeners provide specific live exercises, looking for problem-solving ability, depth of experience, communication ability, and creativity.
Test Project
3.2% of applications pass
Each candidate is assigned a test project to evaluate whether they can “walk the walk.” Test projects take 1-3 weeks and are comprehensive and provide real-world scenarios for candidates to demonstrate their competence, thoroughness, professionalism, and integrity.
Continued Excellence
Top 3.0% of Heroku developers
As a quality-first company, we demand the best from our talent, so they can deliver the best to our clients. This principle permeates every Toptal engagement and delivered project. Only the top 3% of Developers can consistently perform at this level.
FAQs
Typically, you can hire Heroku developers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project 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 Heroku 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 Heroku 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 Heroku developers for your project.
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Heroku 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 Heroku developers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Heroku developers ready to help you achieve your goals.
You can hire Heroku developers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a Heroku 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 Heroku developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Heroku 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 Heroku developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.
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- 👁 Trusted Talent Only
Trusted Talent Only
Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.
- 👁 Precise Matching
Precise Matching
Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.
- 👁 Seamless Hiring
Seamless Hiring
We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.
- 👁 No-risk Trial Period
No-risk Trial Period
We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.
- 👁 Effortless Scaling
Effortless Scaling
We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.
- 👁 Flexible Engagements
Flexible Engagements
Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.
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