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Hire Top Back-End Developers in LatAm. Same Quality. 66% Less.

Hire elite Back-End Developers in 22 days. Only interview talent pre-vetted for skill, experience, and cultural fit. We handle everything else.

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Why Hire Back-End Developers in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Tech Talent

LatAm has a booming tech ecosystem with millions of skilled Back-End Developers.

US Time Zones

LatAm developers work during US working hours, making collaboration seamless. You’re hiring teammates, not offshore resources.

Seamless Work Culture

Near’s proven hiring process delivers candidates who are both a cultural and professional fit—helping you boost retention and build stronger teams.

Strong English

We don’t just screen for skills. We ensure all candidates have strong English proficiency.

Lower Operational Costs

LatAm salaries are 30-70% below US market. Hire the top 1% while keeping your hiring budget in check. It’s a win-win situation.

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Top-Caliber Candidates in 3 Days.

160k+ pre-vetted candidate pool

We handpick the top 3 for your role based on skill, experience, and culture fit. In 3 days, interview candidates with track records at companies like:

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Hire LatAm's Top 1% Back-End Developers in 22 Days

Join 950+ fast-growing US companies building high-performing teams with top LatAm talent—while cutting hiring costs by up to 66%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm Back-End Developer Salaries and Skills by Experience Level

Make the right hire with transparent salary data and clear skill benchmarks for junior, mid-level, and senior remote Back-End Developers in Latin America.

Jr. Back-End Developer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience in back-end development
  • Familiar with server-side languages such as Node.js, Python, or Java
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs and database integration
  • Ability to assist in building scalable and secure back-end systems

Back-End Developer

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Scala, Go, PHP, and C#
  • Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git
  • Experience working under Scrum or other Agile frameworks

Sr. Back-End Developer

  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Expertise in server-side languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Scala, Go, PHP, and C#
  • Extensive experience with database management systems and data modeling
  • Proven ability to design and implement complex APIs and microservices architectures
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
  • Experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience working under Scrum or other Agile frameworks

See a few of our 160k+ pre-vetted candidates

Alberto G.
Alberto G.

Sr Back-end Engineer

Argentina

Seniority

VP

Skills & Tools

Javascript
Ruby
Kotlin
Scala
Software Engineering
Matheus M.
Matheus M.

Junior Angular Developer

Brazil

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

HTML
Javascript
Typescript
UX/UI
Front-End Engineer
Luciana V.
Luciana V.

Web Designer

Mexico

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

HTML
JQuery
Javascript
Graphic Design
Web Designer
Lucas G.
Lucas G.

Jr Software Engineer

Argentina

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
React
Software Engineer
GCP
Eduardo H.
Eduardo H.

Engineering Manager

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Hadoop
Big Data Engineering
Distributed Systems
Software Engineer
Amy C.
Amy C.

Back End Engineer

Uruguay

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Javascript
Ruby
Software Coding
Back-End Engineer
Bruno E.
Bruno E.

Developer

Panama

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Managing Software Programs
Java
Sybase
Software Engineer
Pablo A.
Pablo A.

Unreal Engineer

Colombia

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Unreal
Javier L.
Javier L.

DevOps

Panama

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Unix/Linux
Lambda
DevOps
Tomas Z.
Tomas Z.

Front-end Tech Lead

Uruguay

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
React
Node
Web3
Scrum

Why Hire LatAm Back-End Developers with Near?

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Faster Hiring

Interview 3+ candidates in 3 days. Pre-vetted for skill, experience, and culture fit. Get end-to-end support to make the right hire fast.

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Risk-Free Hiring

Pay nothing upfront. Hire only if you’re happy. Plus, every hire is backed by our 180-day free replacement policy.

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Build Real Teams

Every hire is a full-time teammate. Embedded in your team, aligned with your goals, and committed long-term.

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Get Top Development Talent and Save up to 66% in Overhead Costs

Jr. Back-End Developer

US Salary:

$68k — $141k

LatAm Salary:

$30k — $48k

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66%

Back-End Developer

US Salary:

$141k — $163k

LatAm Salary:

$48k — $60k

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66%

Sr. Back-End Developer

US Salary:

$163k — $219k

LatAm Salary:

$60k — $100k

Save up to
63%

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

1. Discovery session

Share your hiring goals and we’ll guide you on roles, markets, and comp. Then align on how to hire and what to offer.

2. Kick-off call

Meet your recruiter to finalize the role and build your hiring plan. We’ll align on profile, process, and timeline.

3. Interviews and hiring

Review 3+ top candidates in under 5 days. Interview, choose your hire, and we’ll handle the rest.

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After You Hire

Onboard, pay, retain

We support onboarding, payroll, and compliance, so your new hire integrates fast and sticks long term.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Keep hiring with the same speed and quality whenever you need. Your recruiter stays close to support future hires, backfills, or scaling your team.

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Founder & CEO

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It really just felt like Near was embedded in our team. It felt like we’d hired an in-house recruiter. This made my job really easy.

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Recruiter

Tribu

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The experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the entire process was remarkably smooth, and the team at Near played a pivotal role in making our hiring journey a success.

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Joshua Thompson

Joshua Thompson

Partner and COO

Kordis

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Near provides an easy hiring experience. They saved me a lot of time handling all the posting, sourcing, screening, and initial interviews. All I have to do is conduct final interviews to ensure cultural alignment. I made a hire in only 14 days.

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Client Services Manager

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The time savings and quality of candidates have been outstanding. Communication was also seamless, making it easy to work with Near.

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Susan Simmermon

HR Manager

Snap Diagnostics

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Working with Near has been very helpful. It’s difficult when you’re one person doing all the initial screenings and sourcing. Near took a lot of that “workout” for me and provided great candidates quickly.

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Seema Chacko

CFO

CyberFortress

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We hired 20 team members who share our core values: great attitude and desire to learn, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Near’s team was very responsive, and their easy-going communication fostered a seamless hiring process, helping us save $1.2M.

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VP of People

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We were pleasantly surprised with all the candidates we interviewed, especially about how well-rounded they were and how much experience they had. We were blown away by the talent that existed that we just kind of weren't aware of.

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Sheena Malson

Director of Accounting

FinanceWithin

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The talent pool we’ve received from Near has been outstanding—far beyond what I could find on my own through LinkedIn or traditional recruiting. The entire process has been a pleasure.

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Drew Prescott

Drew Prescott

Co-Founder & CEO

R\nd

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Near not only helped us navigate the hiring process but fundamentally changed our approach to building our team. Their ability to connect us with high-quality, dedicated talent has been invaluable.

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Jake Breuner

Jake Breuner

VP of Sales

AvantStay - Real Estate

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After building my team with Near, I wouldn't hire an SDR stateside anymore.

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