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Hire elite API 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 API Developers in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Tech Talent

LatAm has a booming tech ecosystem with millions of skilled API 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% Api 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 64%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm API 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 API Developers in Latin America.

Jr. API Developer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience developing and consuming APIs
  • Basic understanding of RESTful and SOAP API architecture
  • Familiarity with tools like Postman and Swagger
  • Ability to assist in developing backend services and integrations

API Developer

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in API development
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs
  • Proficiency with API documentation tools like Swagger or Postman
  • Understanding of API security best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms

Sr. API Developer

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience building secure and scalable APIs
  • Expert in RESTful API design, versioning, and documentation
  • Proficient in Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET for backend development
  • Experience with authentication protocols like OAuth and JWT
  • Skilled in API testing, monitoring, and performance optimization

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

Alfonso A.
Alfonso A.

Web Designer

Colombia

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

HTML
JQuery
Javascript
Adobe Photoshop
Web Designer
Braian S.
Braian S.

Senior Javascript Engineer

Argentina

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Typescript
React
Node
Back End Development
Full-Stack Engineer
Sebastian M.
Sebastian M.

Mid Level Full Stack Engineer

Perú

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

React
Back End Development
Full-Stack Engineer
Eduardo H.
Eduardo H.

Engineering Manager

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Hadoop
Big Data Engineering
Distributed Systems
Software Engineer
Fatima J.
Fatima J.

Developer

Argentina

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Managing Software Programs
Testing
Efficient Code
Sybase
Mariana S.
Mariana S.

React Dev

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Full Stack
React
Luciana V.
Luciana V.

Web Designer

Mexico

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

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

Mobile Developer

Colombia

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Mathematical Aptitude
Interpret Technical Plans
React Native
Objective C
Mobile Developer
Eugenio C.
Eugenio C.

Software Engineer

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

DevOps & SRE
Fernando P.
Fernando P.

DevOps

Nicaragua

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Terragrunt
RDS
DevOps

Why Hire LatAm API 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 64% in Overhead Costs

Jr. API Developer

US Salary:

$76k — $134.2k

LatAm Salary:

$30k — $48k

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64%

API Developer

US Salary:

$134.2k — $147.4k

LatAm Salary:

$48k — $60k

Save up to
64%

Sr. API Developer

US Salary:

$147.4k — $156.2k

LatAm Salary:

$60k — $84k

Save up to
59%

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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