Hire Full Stack Developers in Latin America
NBS helps US companies hire full stack developers in Latin America who work within 2 hours of US Eastern time. Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- React
- Next.js
- Python
- PHP
- Java
You choose who to hire. Replacements within 90 days are free.
“Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner.”
3 business days
to your first candidates
2 hours
maximum gap with US Eastern time
90 days
free replacement guarantee
Why hire nearshore full stack developers through NBS
US companies hire remote full stack developers from LatAm through NBS.
Fast to interview
- Specialist roles close in under two weeks
- Standard roles place within 30 days
- A dedicated sourcer and scheduler supports every search.
We vet candidates before you meet them
- We review resumes and portfolios, then assess a role-specific technical work sample.
- We conduct behavioral interviews and check references and backgrounds.
Lower cost than US rates
- Senior engineer salaries run 40 to 60 percent below US rates.
- Mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent.
- Direct hire placements carry a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee.
We recruit locally in all 12 countries
- We recruit directly from LatAm universities and bootcamps.
- We compare local salaries and negotiate offers.
4 stages
of vetting before you meet anyone
B2+
English level, CEFR assessed
12 markets
with Employer of Record coverage
Under 2%
replacement rate
What clients say about NBS
Clients who hired in Latin America with us.
Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner. Each one has been a strong cultural and technical fit.
We partnered with Nearshore to execute a project in Costa Rica. They were fast, reliable, and proactive with their follow-up - helping us build a team of 21 engineers in just a few weeks.
We needed to fill a Customer Success role quickly, and Nearshore delivered. Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates - complete with video presentations - and hired the right fit just five days later.
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55%
average savings vs comparable US hires on this engagement
Case study: AI consulting firm
How We Helped an AI Consulting Firm Build a High-Performance Machine Learning Team in Latin America
Stacks we recruit for
Every candidate completes a role-specific technical work sample before you meet them.
TypeScript, Node.js and Next.js
Developers write typed server code, APIs and React front ends.
MERN and MEAN stacks
MERN and MEAN use MongoDB, Express and Node.js. MERN uses React; MEAN uses Angular.
Python
Developers use Python for back ends, APIs and data work.
PHP, Laravel and WordPress
Developers build web applications on Laravel and sites on WordPress.
Java
Developers use Java for back-end services and enterprise applications.
Cloud and DevOps
Developers handle AWS deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
Full stack developer salary in Latin America
These are typical monthly salary costs for full stack developers in Latin America.
Junior
$2,140 to $3,005
per month in Latin America
Scoped features and bug fixes, with code review from a senior developer.
Mid
$3,230 to $4,510
per month in Latin America
Features end to end across front end, API and database.
Senior
$5,015 to $6,545
per month in Latin America
Architecture, code review and mentoring for the team.
These are the developers' monthly pay. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
How hiring works
You move from intake call to first day in four steps.
Intake call
You share the role, stack, seniority and budget.
First candidates in 3 business days
NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.
You interview
You interview candidates and choose your hire.
Offer and start
NBS negotiates the offer and helps you handle local labor law and payroll.
Your hire has a 90‑day guarantee
- We replace your hire free within 90 days if it does not work out.
- We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
- A dedicated account manager manages the relationship.
Four ways to hire full stack developers
Direct hire placements
carry a one-time fee.
Nearshore staff augmentation
carries a fixed monthly fee.
Recruitment as a Service
supports high-volume hiring teams.
Employer of Record
covers all 12 markets.
Payroll, labor law and Employer of Record support NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record coverage for nearshore staff augmentation.
Tell us the stack. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler starts the search.
Four-stage vetting and a B2+ English check before you meet anyone.
Tell us who you're hiring
Send the form, then pick a time for your intake call on the next page. The position is already set to full stack developer.
Start your full stack search
Thank you. We have your details.
Book your intake callWhat happens next
Book an intake call on the next page
Tell us the stack, seniority and budget on the call
Your first vetted candidates are ready to interview within 3 business days of the call. You choose your hire.
“In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates…”
Full stack developers in 12 Latin American countries
NBS has local recruiters in 12 markets across Latin America, from Mexico and Central America to Brazil and the rest of South America. All 12 are within 2 hours of US Eastern time.
Compare with US time zones
UTC-6
2 hours behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 1 hour behind from early November to mid-March
UTC-5
1 hour behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, level from early November to mid-March
UTC-4 or UTC-3
Level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead from early September to early November and from mid-March to early April, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
UTC-3
1 hour ahead of US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March
Our guide to time zones in South America lists each country's UTC offset and daylight saving status.
Questions about hiring full stack developers
Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.
How do I hire a full stack developer in Latin America?
Fill out the form, then book an intake call and describe the full stack work: the front end and back end it covers, the seniority you need and your budget. NBS screens each candidate in four stages, including an English assessment and a technical work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire.
How much does a full stack developer cost in Latin America compared with the US?
Senior full stack developers in Latin America cost 40 to 60 percent below US rates, and mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent. A direct hire placement carries a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee that covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call. The 2026 Latin America Salary Report breaks salaries down by role, country and seniority.
Is it worth hiring a full stack developer nearshore?
Yes, because a full stack developer who works your hours can pick up a bug report at 10 a.m., fix the React screen and the Node.js API behind it, and get your team's review before the day ends. Common offshore locations such as India and the Philippines run about 9.5 to 13 hours ahead of US Eastern time. All 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time.
Can I hire MEAN or MERN stack developers in Latin America?
Yes, NBS recruits full stack developers for both MEAN and MERN stacks in Latin America. MEAN developers build web apps with MongoDB, Express, Angular and Node.js, and MERN developers use React in place of Angular. One developer on either stack writes the database queries, the API and the interface in JavaScript or TypeScript.
Can I hire a full stack team that works US hours?
Yes, you can hire several full stack developers through direct hire or nearshore staff augmentation and build a team that works US hours. All 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler runs every search.
Can I hire full stack developers in several Latin American countries on one contract?
Yes, NBS acts as Employer of Record in all 12 markets under nearshore staff augmentation, so you can add developers in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil or any of the other countries. NBS covers each developer's employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing for a fixed monthly fee.
Which countries can I hire full stack developers from?
You can hire from 12 LatAm countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in North and Central America, and Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in South America. NBS has local recruiters in each, and each country has a hiring guide on this site.
Can I hire through staff augmentation or an employer of record?
Yes, NBS offers nearshore staff augmentation for a fixed monthly fee and Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets. It also offers direct hire placements with a one-time fee and Recruitment as a Service for high-volume hiring teams.
How much do full stack developers in Latin America earn?
Mid-level full stack developers in Latin America earn $3,230 to $4,510 a month. Junior developers earn $2,140 to $3,005 a month, and senior developers earn $5,015 to $6,545 a month. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
How fast can I interview candidates?
Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Do the developers work US hours?
Yes, developers work US hours. All 12 countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.
Mexico City and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) run 2 hours behind US Eastern during US daylight time and 1 hour behind the rest of the year. Colombia, Peru and Ecuador run 1 hour behind during US daylight time and level with US Eastern the rest of the year.
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brasília time) run 1 hour ahead during US daylight time and 2 hours ahead the rest of the year. Mainland Chile also changes its clocks: it runs level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead in the weeks around that, and 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March.
Who handles payroll and labor law compliance?
NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance and payroll. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. Employer of Record coverage spans all 12 markets.
What if a hire does not work out?
NBS replaces your hire free within 90 days if the hire does not work out, and the replacement rate is under 2 percent. A dedicated account manager manages the relationship, and NBS checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
Start hiring full stack developers in Latin America
Interview your first vetted candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
