Hire remote Data Engineers from LatAm for 30% less than US-market

Near can help startups and larger companies find, interview, and hire great pre-vetted Data Engineer talent from Latin America in 21 days or less.

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There is a wealth of Data Engineer talent in LatAm.

Tap into our pool of 35k+ candidates to hire top-tier Data Engineer quickly and cost-effectively. Near enables startups and mid-market enterprises to reduce hiring expenses and drive innovation without compromising on talent. Assemble a high-performing IT, Data, and Engineering team and outpace competitors, all while staying budget-conscious.

Near can help you

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Save 30-70% on salaries. We offer lower-cost, motivated candidates.

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Hire quickly — 10x Faster. Typically you can hire in under 21 days.

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Find the best teammates for you. Experts at building and optimizing systems to collect and manage data effectively.

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Save time with pre-vetted candidates. English speaking. Comprehensive data warehousing and data lakes experience.

Experience

Near candidates are skillful professionals with excellent English proficiency and impressive work experience.

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Junior Data Engineer

Has 1-2 years of experience or less. Assists in data pipeline development, learns about database systems, and gains experience in data transformation.

3 step

Mid-level Data Engineer

Has 3-5 years of experience. Develops data pipelines, collaborates with data scientists, and contributes to data architecture design.

2 step

Senior Data Engineer

Has 5 years of experience or more. Possesses deep expertise in data engineering, optimizes data pipelines, and leads complex data integration projects.

1 step

Manager/Director of Data Engineering

Has 7+ years of experience in management roles. Oversees data engineering projects, manages data engineer teams, and shapes strategies for effective data management and integration.

4 step

See a few of our 35k pre-vetted candidates

Milagros H.
Milagros H.

Junior Data Analyst

from 

Argentina

Entry Level
Tableau
Statistical Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Barbara H.
Barbara H.

DataOps Engineer

from 

Perú

Entry Level
Ops
No Code
Luis S.
Luis S.

Data Scientist

from 

Nicaragua

Entry Level
ETL Softwares
Data Reporting
Data Scientist
Elkin R.
Elkin R.

Data Scientist

from 

Brazil

Associate
Data & Operations Science
Brian B.
Brian B.

Data Manager

from 

Brazil

Associate
PowerBI
Manuel P.
Manuel P.

Business Intelligence Analyst

from 

Mexico

Associate
PowerBI
MS Excel
Tableau
Pandas
Justo S.
Justo S.

Head of Data and Analytics

from 

Chile

VP
PowerBI
Eric H
Eric H

Mid Level Data Engineer

from 

Brazil

Mid Level
Data Lakes
Data Engineer
Matias C.
Matias C.

Senior Data Analyst

from 

Argentina

Mid Level
MS Excel
Leandro M.
Leandro M.

Data Engineering Manager

from 

Brazil

Senior / C-Level
GCP
Azure
PowerBI
Hadoop
Data Engineer
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Why LatAm?

US Time Zones

Hire teammates, not offshore resources. Near candidates work in US time zones, helping improve collaboration.

Strong English

Access candidates with certified English proficiency. Plus we screen the best talent for your roles, helping you save time.

Seamless Work Culture

Our proven hiring process ensures you get candidates who are a strong cultural and professional fit, helping increase retention.

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.

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

Discovery Session

We delve into your hiring goals, whether it's building a nearshore team, high-volume hiring, executive search, etc. Together, we outline role requirements, discuss talent markets, and compensation ranges.

Kick-Off Call

Meet your dedicated recruiter to fine-tune the candidate profile and create an effective hiring journey. We focus on a streamlined process to secure top talent that meets your objectives.

Interviews and Hiring

Within just 3 days, receive profiles of handpicked candidates. Conduct interviews to find the best fit. Given our pool of high-quality candidates, your toughest decision will be choosing who to hire.

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21 Days to Fill Open Positions

After You Hire

Onboard, pay, retain

We support you through the onboarding process and advise on strategies to pay and retain your top remote talent, setting up both you and your new hire for success.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Get continuous support after you make a hire. As your business grows, we're ready to assist with team expansion, including high-volume hiring, executive search, and more.

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Zero-risk hiring. If you don't make a hire, you don't pay anything.

Top Talent, Transparent Compensation

Data Engineer

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Experience with Back-End programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Sr. Data Engineer

  • Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficient skills with Back-End programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with cloud-based computing platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure

Data Engineering Manager

  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science or similar
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Team management experience under Scrum or other Agile frameworks
  • Experience with Back-End programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go
  • Proficient skills with SQL and NoSQL databases

What Leading Enterprises Say About Near

Segdrick Byrd

Segdrick Byrd

VP of Client Services

ORBA Cloud CFO

"

Near helped ensure we were selecting the right people for our team. The ability to interview multiple candidates and watch video recordings of the interviews before making a decision was a very strong point for Near.

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Bryan Harris

Bryan Harris

Director

LifeSource Water Systems

"

Near was a great extension of our internal recruiting team—efficient, communicative, and delivered top-tier candidates quickly.

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Adrian Alfieri

Adrian Alfieri

Founder & CEO

Verbatim

"

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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Carmen Lopez

Carmen Lopez

Recruiter

Tribu

"

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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Seema Chacko

Seema Chacko

CFO

CyberFortress

"

We hired 12 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.

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Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott

Vice President of Product Management

Bonfire

"

It was shocking to see the difference between the talent Near brought versus other firms I worked with. Our hires are extraordinary and a great cultural fit.

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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

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Near was a game-changer for our business hiring strategy. We reduced our burn rate and quadrupled our team skill level with marketing talent from LatAm.

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Doug Dyer

Doug Dyer

CFO / COO

Chapter One

"

It was our first global hire, and it was a success. Near's team guided us at every step. They connected us with highly-qualified candidates, supported us throughout the whole process, and we made a hire in under three weeks.

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Conor Chamness

Conor Chamness

Head of M&A

Dura Software

"

Near was a low-risk, high ROI way to source finance talent. In under two weeks, we hired a Corporate Development Analyst with an MBA and managed to hit our acquisition goal for the year.

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Gillian Alvillar

Gillian Alvillar

Human Resources Director

Rankings.io

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When I check with the department managers, they all say, ‘It’s like 100 out of 10.’ The talent we’ve brought in through Near has been professional, articulate, intelligent, and absolutely the right fit for our team.

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Frequently asked questions

What industries do your Data Engineers have experience in?

Data Engineers on Near have worked in a wide variety of industries including education, fintech, hospitality, tourism, crypto, finance, social networks, cybersecurity, and more. We've even placed Engineers for companies in niche industries.

Do your candidates have experience interacting with clients in English?

Yes, most Data Engineer candidates on Near have previous US-company work experience (or experience in local companies that work with US clients). They are comfortable working with and interacting with clients and teammates in English on a regular basis.

How do I know I can trust your candidates?

Resumes can lie! We pre-vet and screen all of our candidates for English proficiency, skills, and work experience. We conduct reference calls and international criminal background checks. We’ll do our best to find a teammate you can stay with for the long term.

How does your pricing work?

We charge a monthly fee per hire which changes slightly dependent on the role. We can provide an exact quote once we have requirements for the role you're looking to fill. You don't pay us anything unless you make a hire.

What roles can I hire for?

We specialize in the following categories: Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Customer Support & VAs, Sales, and Software Engineering. We've successfully placed candidates ranging from Virtual Assistants and PhD Data Scientists in under 3 weeks. We only help hire LatAm talent. It's our specialty and we do it well.

How do I pay candidates?

You can pay through us, use an in-house solution, or we can connect you with one of our global hiring partners.

Do I need to sponsor candidates / issue a work Visa to hire in LatAm?

You don't. Candidates are not US-based and therefore don't need a visa/sponsorship to work.

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