Here are the top 15 places to find a web developer:
Based on facts publicly available as of 01.01.2021
1. Toptal
Initially created with tech talent in mind, Toptal hosts a network of talented, high-quality freelancers for web development and website design. If you want to be sure that a freelance web developer is up to the job, hiring a front-end web developer from Toptal is likely your best option.
Why? Toptal boasts a developer base that understands CSS, PHP, Python, WordPress, and most other programming languages or frameworks you throw their way. Their trademark system for vetting talent allows for only the best to become a part of their community. According to Toptal, only 3% of web developers make it through their battery of technical tests and comprehensive vetting process.
2. Hired
Hired helps employers easily find web developers and front-end developers. On Hired, you can use their pipeline to hire web developers to work within your development process. You can create a company profile, and search for candidates to fill out your development team using their search algorithm (which can eliminate gender and racial identifiers for fairer hiring), and request interviews with candidates to review your project requirements.
Why else do we love Hired? It's great for finding web developers who are actively searching for new opportunities, have relevant experience, and might even be in your area.
3. GitHub Jobs
Do you feel like you are spending too much time perusing large job boards to level up your web development? Perhaps, you'll have far better luck with job boards geared towards web development. GitHub has potentially one of the largest developer communities you can use when hiring front-end, back-end, or full-stack developers. It's one of the most prominent open-source online repositories for programmers and website development services. For a relatively small fee, you can post a job listing and gain exposure on GitHub's large developer community.
4. Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow is another developer site like GitHub. This site is used as a resource for programmers, techies, and web developers looking for answers to technical questions. Coders of different skill levels post answers to pressing coding questions about programming languages.
As one of the largest and most trusted developer communities on the web, Stack Overflow's job board is a spectacular site to search for qualified web developers. With millions of visitors every month, your job posting is sure to get the exposure it needs.
5. Upwork
If recruiting services and job boards aren't your first choice, you might want to consider a freelance marketplace like Upwork.
Upwork has one of the largest marketplaces of registered website developers. You can hire contractors for a few simple coding tasks or begin a long-term relationship with a series of complex projects. If you like the idea of finding, interviewing, and managing freelance web developers, Upwork's marketplace will likely meet your needs.
6. Gigster
Gigster connects you with a qualified team of front-end developers for a variety of tech projects.
Gigster sets clients up with product managers, who act as liaisons between clients and Gigster web developers. This makes project management much smoother, especially for inexperienced managers. Gigster should be able to match you with a development team in far less time than a typical recruitment agency.
7. People Per Hour
People Per Hour is a freelance marketplace akin to Upwork. What makes People Per Hour unique is that it holds contests and allows freelancers to post their job postings at hourly rates.
Between millions of registered members, thousands of confirmed hours, and success stories from freelancers and entrepreneurs alike. The ease of posting jobs, contacting freelancers, and paying for hours worked makes People Per Hour a superb choice for employers interested in searching for and vetting freelance candidates for full-time, part-time, or contract web design.
Additionally, with People Per Hour, you can connect with local freelancers, so you aren't necessarily limited to remote talent.
8. Dice
Dice is one of the leading databases for technology professionals, managing millions of profiles in the United States. The platform helps technology professionals manage their careers, and employers connect with highly skilled tech talent from across the country.
Dice will provide you with insights, data, and career opportunities for technology professionals while putting state-of-the-art tools in the hands of recruiters and employers seeking tech talent.
9. Angular Jobs
Angular Jobs is a job board for advertising positions related to the Google-maintained framework AngularJS. AngularJS is an open-source front-end framework based on JavaScript. AngularJS is popular because it simplifies both development and testing for web applications.
If you're looking to hire a front-end web developer or designer, they'll likely have experience with AngularJS. Angular Jobs is a good site to find web developers if you have the time to vet candidates yourself.
10. CodePen.io/Jobs
CodePen is a repository for open-source code and is known for its pleasing user interface. It's used commonly by developers coding in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Since it is a popular tool for web services and web development, its job board could be useful to employers seeking talented, driven, and self-motivated web developers.
11. Guru
Use Guru’s large network to easily explore the profiles of freelance web developers, propose projects, and pay your hired talent with their secure SafePay system.
Guru’s freelance network hosts different types of professionals, including Android developers. Like with Upwork and People Per Hour, you'll be able to narrow your search yourself. Also, vetting and interviewing will be up to you.
12. Freelancer
Freelancer is a marketplace with a large number of registered users and total posted jobs. Android development is a popular search category on Freelancer, so you will be able to browse through their pool of Android freelancer profiles, vet and interview candidates yourself, and manage payments yourself. If you're looking for an affordable option, Freelancer might be a solution worth exploring.
13. Authentic Jobs
Authentic Jobs is a job board for some of the leading web, design, and creative talent on the web. This site has been steadily rising in popularity since its inception and was even the portal used by The New York Times in part of its acquisition process.
Because front-end web development often involves both creative and technical skills, use Authentic Jobs to begin your search for web and front-end development. A large portion of their job board is populated with listings of web and mobile developer positions, which are likely similar to your own needs.
Authentic Jobs also allows for posting developer positions remote or local, so you are not necessarily limited to remote employees or freelancers.
14. X-Team
X-Team matches you with qualified front-end developers who receive mentorship and educational resources just for being a part of X-Team. Like Toptal and Gun.io, they do the heavy lifting of hiring, so you won't be saddled with rifling through resumes or preparing personalized interview scripts.
15. Envato Studio
Envato is one of the largest marketplaces for web design and WordPress themes with tons of available assets. Most web developers can sell their work through the platform, making it one of the leading digital asset marketplaces on the web.
Envato Studio is Envato's own curated pool of freelancers. You can hire a professional designer, developer, or creative. Envato's web developers sell their services at variable rates and ranging in price.
Honorable Mention: Fiverr
Fiverr is an online freelance marketplace that we believe is best suited for small business owners or solo entrepreneurs. Freelancers offer incredibly affordable rates, so if you're willing to wade through offers and freelancer profiles (and trust your vetting skills), then Fiverr could be a serviceable option.
Note: Fiverr offers a premium service called Fiverr Pro. Fiverr Pro allows you to search through pre-vetted profiles.