Toptal

Toptal has been a game-changer in my freelance journey as a UX Designer.

First, the number of opportunities here is impressive. Toptal consistently offers a wide array of high-quality projects in lots of different industries that fit my expertise, giving me ample chances to grow my career.

Second, payments are hassle-free. With transparent structures and a secure escrow system, I always know what I'll earn, and I don't have to worry about payment issues or bureaucracy.

Plus, Toptal's community of designers and professionals is a valuable bonus. I've learned from others, collaborated effectively, and felt a sense of belonging here.

After you go through the vetted process to register in Toptal the process of finding the best project for you is very simple - only two interviews technical and cultural fit. It was a pleasure working for the enterprise client Salt Security. The team is great, the company have very welcoming and inclusive culture. I learned in depth about network configurations. I had the pleasure to work with modern programming language as Go. I learned a lot from my team leader about priorities tasks, organising processes, splitting very big technical task into smaller manageable actionable tasks.

The engagements are primarily favorable. They give you clients who value your time, skills, and projects with the best rates. The matcher also gives their best to meet engagements. The only negative I found here is that it's a bit hard and time-consuming to find an engagement. Sometimes you have to wait for months.

As a software developer, I've had the privilege of working on Toptal and I must say, it's been an outstanding experience. Toptal truly understands the needs of developers and has created an environment that fosters success.

The range of projects available is impressive. Whether you're into web development, mobile apps, AI, or any other tech field, you'll find exciting projects that match your expertise. The variety keeps things interesting and allows me to continually learn and grow in my field.

Toptal also gave me opportunity to improve my skills through several continuous education programs it offers. I am happy to be part of this network of Top Talents.

My experience with Toptal is very positive so far, and I've been working with Toptal for 5 years already.
It offers interesting jobs, the pay rate you choose yourself, and great community within. Toptal also takes care of legal questions with the client and safeguards against untrustworthy clients disappearing without payment. I had such case once - Toptal paid me fully, the rest was not my problem.
To sum up, I recommend Toptal eagerly to all professionals out there who are still thinking about starting working remotely, and also if you've already done so on your own. Try it!