Here are the top 13 sites to hire freelance Salesforce developers:
Based on our research among online hiring platforms
1. Toptal
Toptal is full of some of the greatest developers to hit the tech industry, as only the top 3 percent make it through their vetting process. Your Salesforce app needs Salesforce professionals, and this is the place to find them. Its services can help find freelancers with years of experience in Salesforce. Many are certified Salesforce developers and recognized as top specialists.
Besides hosting some of the top Salesforce experts on the web, Toptal makes the hiring process efficient and easy. There's no recruiting fee, you get a trial period with your developer, and it's relatively cheap for what it offers. If all that sounds perfect, all you have to do is apply to Toptal as a client, and you'll be on your way.
2. Upwork
Upwork is possibly one of the most popular job boards to find Salesforce freelancers of almost all skill levels. You even have access to an automated shortlist of the best candidates when you post your job. Anyone can join Upwork and apply to your jobs, and you screen and test applicants yourself.
If you need to hire Salesforce developers that are experienced, try Upwork Pro or Enterprise. While these come with more features and more of a quality guarantee. However, unlike Upwork, they're not free. We suggest its standard service for companies looking for Salesforce freelancers for individuals rather than teams.
3. Guru
Companies of all sizes from around the world come to advertise their services on Guru. With this platform’s flexible payment system and extremely simplified hiring process, it's no wonder why so many people prefer this site when looking for developers.
Whether you need a Salesforce developer to help you set up your CRM and learn the ropes or help you develop applications and optimize your platform, Guru can help find you a freelancer for the job. A lot of agencies specializing as Salesforce consultants are also available on Guru.
4. Qubit Labs
Ukraine-based Qubit Labs can help you build a small team of Salesforce developers for your next project. Hand-pick your remote development team and work with them directly as they help you develop your Salesforce application.
If you're looking for CRM solutions, we recommend Qubit for long-term engagements. Why? You can even create an offshore development center, complete with project managers, consultants, platform developers, Salesforce experts, and designers. This company wants to help you design a dream team that will get the job done efficiently, at a lower cost, and with finesse.
5. Freelancer
If you have a tight deadline, Freelancer is the site to go to for getting your Salesforce project started almost instantly. With live chat, a time tracker, and a mobile app, staying in touch with your Salesforce developer feels almost effortless.
Not to mention, it's free and hiring an expert to hand-select the best fit for the job is fairly cheap as well. You can also buy tags that will further increase exposure. Freelancer also has constant support in case you have a question or problem. We believe this is a reliable place to search for Salesforce specialists.
6. Arc.dev
Arc.dev is home to Salesforce developers, some with nearly a decade of experience and knowledge in multiple programming languages and techniques for the service cloud. While anyone can apply to be a freelancer, applicants are screened carefully to ensure that they have the skills necessary to work on large, high-maintenance projects.
After submitting your project, you'll have customized results within days, and a trial period to test out the developer you chose. There are no platform fees except for what you pay the person you hired, which is a huge plus. Arc.dev will even work with you to hire a local developer if necessary.
This is a professional and flexible platform that will work for any project regardless of team size, local or remote, and other requirements.
7. PeoplePerHour
PeoplePerHour is a popular job board that allows you to post for free and connect to skilled developers and freelancers. If you really need a quick job done in your Salesforce project, you can post a fixed, hourly price.
The site also includes WorkStream, a tool that lets you pay for projects, manage your posts, and connect with people you hired in one place. PeoplePerHour is all about optimization to help make hiring effortless. If you've struggled with this in the past, it might be the right platform for you.
8. ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter allows freelancers to apply to some jobs with just one click. Requesting to join a project is also easy, and for the job poster, this means more applicants and more potential prospects.
Posting a job is free, and it's sent to over a hundred different job recruiting sites. Any suitable candidates are asked to fill out an application. You can also add pre-screen interview questions to weed out unqualified Salesforce developers, reuse job slots when you're finished, and use the Candidate Dashboard to screen and rate freelancers. ZipRecruiter's system is easy to work with and makes the process of hiring a Salesforce expert that much more straightforward.
9. SimplyHired
SimplyHired is a free platform that allows you to post throughout a network of 100+ job boards. It's owned by Indeed, so your post is sure to get plenty of exposure. By signing up, you gain access to a dashboard where you can manage resumes sent to you. For no-cost, this is a pretty good deal to find and hire Salesforce developers.
10. Remote
Remote uses AI-powered matching tools to connect you with the top Salesforce developer available for your project. Specify skills, experience, and location, and you're on your way. You can hire freelancers for temporary jobs, or find people to integrate into your company. And with its strong incentivized referral system, Remote is a great platform if you're having a hard time getting enough exposure. It also has many talented Apex developers, a good portion of them familiar with Salesforce.
If you decide to hire remotely, Remote is a great place to start. It vastly simplifies the process and eliminates many downsides associated with the remote hiring process, such as lack of communication or difficulty with project management.
11. XPlace
XPlace is a freelancing board welcome to developers of all skills. Development jobs are especially popular on the site, so freelancers' skills aren't quite as random and diverse as other websites. This means you're more likely to find a Salesforce freelancer quickly and painlessly.
Posting on the site is free, and you can purchase tags that will grant you extra exposure, mark your project as urgent, or add an NDA contract at a low price. Freelancers are plentiful and jobs go fast here, so you won't be left waiting.
12. Dice
Dice is a high-end tech freelancing board. While seemingly pricer than other job boards, the value shows when your job is advertised across thousands of partner sites and potentially millions of candidates per month.
If you want to take it even further, you can also get a recruiting package that will give you access to even more candidates, a two-month premium post, targeted advertising banners, and much more. If your needs are specific and you're struggling to find just the right developer, Dice is undoubtedly a great choice.
13. Salesforce Forums
If you want to get started almost immediately, and not have to deal with non-Salesforce websites, it's possible to place a request for help on Salesforce's forum. You can also find people who are looking for a job and offer directly to them. What better place to find certified Salesforce developers and SFDC experts than on the company's own website?
Based on facts publicly available as of 01.01.2023