A Toptal alternative: hire a senior developer directly
Vetted networks pre-screen talent and charge for it. If you want a senior developer without the network layer, work with me directly.
How it works for you
Vetted networks pre-screen talent and charge for it. If you want a senior developer without the network layer, work with me directly. I am a senior developer with 15+ years and 100+ projects behind me, working directly with clients in 6 countries.
I have worked in Solutions Architect and Fractional CTO roles, so the code is built to be handed on. You get a written scope and a fixed price before any work starts.
How hiring directly compares to a vetted network
- Vetting — networks screen for you. Going direct, you check portfolios and run a short paid test yourself.
- Cost — no network margin on top of the developer's rate.
- Relationship — you work with the developer, not an account manager.
- Flexibility — scope and terms agreed between the two of you.
What I take on as your full stack developer
- Front end — React and Next.js interfaces that feel fast.
- Back end — Node.js and Python APIs with clean data models.
- Databases — Postgres, Supabase or Firebase set up for growth.
- Auth and payments — sign-in, roles and Stripe billing done safely.
- Deployment — CI, hosting and monitoring so releases are boring.
- Code reviews — a senior pair of eyes on existing code.
From first call to launch
- Discovery call
A free 30-minute call to map your goals, stack and timeline, with an honest read on what it will take.
- Fixed-scope proposal
A clear plan, timeline and fixed price. No hourly meters, no scope creep without your sign-off.
- Build in weekly sprints
Work happens on staging you can click through anytime, with weekly demos and a shared punch list.
- Launch & handover
QA across devices, analytics checks, documentation your team can use, and 30 days of post-launch support.
Why hire Omer
- $25M+ in client revenue enabled through products and sites built to perform.
- Documented handover so your team or next hire owns the work, not a black box.
- Dubai-based, serving 6 countries with overlap across US, UK and Asia-Pacific hours.
Questions, answered
Are vetted networks bad?
How do I vet you?
Do you work full time for one client?
What do you actually take on?
How fast can you start?
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