Hire Cloud Development Team
We build and operate top-10% Cloud development teams in Latin America and Eastern Europe, and deliver:
- 30+ elite Cloud engineers in 3 months, 100+ in a year
- Up to 40% cost savings
- No-entity 100% compliant employment
- Fully managed back-office: payroll, benefits and more
- No buy-out costs or hidden fees
- Your direct management and corporate culture
Mexico
Colombia
Argentina
Chile
Poland
Romania
Ukraine
BulgariaYour Up and Running Cloud Development Team
Build a Top-10% Cloud Development Team Fast
2-6 weeks
to close a vacancy
80% of candidates
are approved by clients
98.6%
probation pass rate
2.5 years
average tenure
8 CVs
to get 1 accepted offer
5 business days
to send you first CVsKey Things about Cloud Development Teams
Top destinations to hire Cloud development team
According to Global Finance, 57% of US and EU-based businesses consider nearshoring for talent and cost-effectiveness reasons. With 2M+ tech talent pools each and 50% lower salaries, Latin America and Eastern Europe have emerged as go-to regions for hiring Cloud development teams. Here are the top locations for your consideration:
Latin America
Mexico
- Talent pool: 800,000+
- Senior developer salary: $57,600
- Coursera tech skills ranking: #3 in LATAM
- Business climate: A3 with tax deductions of 56% to 89% on fixed asset investments for hi-tech companies
- Tech hubs: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara
- Time zone: UTC-6
Colombia
- Talent pool: 165,000+
- Senior developer salary: $54,700
- Coursera tech skills rating: #6 in LATAM
- Business climate: A4 with 30% tax credit available for investments in R&D
- Tech hubs: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali
- Time zone: GMT-5
Argentina
- Talent pool: 140,000+
- Senior developer salary: $53,500
- Coursera tech skills rating: #8 in LATAM
- Business climate: B with tech companies entitled to 20%-60% income tax discount
- Tech hubs: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza
- Time zone: GMT-3
Chile
- Talent pool: 66,000+
- Senior developer salary: $54,500
- Coursera tech skills rating: #4 in LATAM
- Business climate: A3 with tech companies entitled to a tax credit of 35% on R&D expenditures
- Tech hubs: Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción
- Time zone: GMT-3
Eastern Europe
Poland
- Talent pool: 650,000+
- Senior developer salary: $75,600
- Coursera tech skills rating: #1 in EE
- English proficiency: #15 out of 116
- Tech hubs: Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
- Time zone: GMT+1
Romania
- Talent pool: 250,000+
- Senior software developer salary: $72,000
- Coursera tech skills rating: #7 in EE
- English proficiency: #12 out of 116
- Tech hubs: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi
- Time zone: GMT+2
Ukraine
- Talent pool: 346,000+
- Senior developer salary: $63,000
- Coursera tech skills rating: #5 in EE
- English proficiency: #40 out of 116
- Tech hubs: Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa
- Time zone: GMT+2
Bulgaria
- Talent pool: 126,000+
- Senior software developer salary: $65,000
- Coursera tech skills rating: #4 in EE
- English proficiency: #16 out of 116
- Tech hubs: Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv
- Time zone: GMT+2
Advantages of working with your own Cloud development team
Loyal developers
Unlike outsourcing practices, where you basically lease a development team from the vendor, hiring Cloud programmers abroad is like building a second in-house team. You handpick top talent during tech recruitment, integrate them into your culture, and nurture their growth so they become an invaluable part of the company. As a result, you get fully committed software engineers that deliver high-quality products—something vendor-managed teams simply can’t match.
Complete control
By having your own Cloud software development team, you remain in the driver’s seat. It means no middleman in your communication with developers, only your rules and practices of product development and team management. Plus, you track every dollar spent, avoiding unnecessary services and confusing invoices.
No buy-out fees
Did you know that buying out software engineers from outsourcing vendors can reach tens of thousands of dollars per person? Now, imagine if you have to do that for a whole team of 10 or 20 people—it’s a real rip-off! With your own Cloud software development team, you avoid these fees entirely. It’s because developers belong to you from day one, so you can peacefully invest in their professional growth. Even more, if you hire a Cloud development team with Alcor, you can also insource developers any time for free.
Cloud development team’s main security risks
When working with external developers and third-party vendors, you inevitably have to share your sensitive data. NDAs and IP rights clauses in contracts can help, but they don’t provide full protection.
Here is what could go wrong:
- Third-party developers, who are engaged in several projects at a time, may reuse your unique code elsewhere.
- Weak NDA and IP contracts may leave some room for IT service providers to file disputes over the code or innovations ownership.
- Outsourcing and outstaffing vendors usually lack strong cybersecurity and encryption, making data theft more likely, especially in countries with vulnerable cyber systems.
Any of these security risks can compromise your IP, damage your company’s reputation, and even strip you of the possibility of getting an investment.
That’s why hiring your own team for Cloud development is the smartest move for tech companies. You keep your IP in-house, enforce your own cybersecurity protocols, and eliminate reliance on external providers’ security measures.
Things to ask Cloud development team provider
The success of your tech staffing highly depends on the provider of the Cloud development team for hire. The best way to ensure your partner is the right fit is to thoroughly vet them by asking key questions like:
- What is your expertise in staffing for tech companies?
- How big and experienced is your tech recruitment team?
- Which stages of the hiring process do you cover?
- How long does it take to close one tech position?
- Can you provide case studies on hiring a Cloud development team?
For instance, at Alcor, we have a team of 40 tech recruiters who specialize in filling senior, lead, and C-level positions exclusively for tech companies. We handle end-to-end tech hiring, from crafting EVP, candidate sourcing and screening to HR interviewing, tech assessments, and offer negotiations. We ensure:
- Top 10% tech talent in LATAM and Eastern Europe,
- A senior/lead tech position filled in 2-6 weeks,
- Perfectly fitting candidates with 80% client approval,
- First-grade hires—98.6% successfully pass probation,
- High retention—our hires’ average tenure is 2.5 years.
We’ve already built developed teams for US tech companies like BigCommerce, People.ai, ThredUP, Sift, and more.
But Alcor’s solution is not limited to hiring Cloud development teams. We also offer Employer of Record services, which allow you to employ developers without opening a legal entity abroad. Plus, it covers on/offboarding, compliance, payroll, and benefits. On top of that, we also offer operational support like office leasing and hardware procurement. As a result, you get a fully backed tech R&D center with 20+ developers in just 3 months.
Your Own R&D Center vs Cloud Development Team
Software R&D Center
- Silicon Valley-caliber talent We recruit 30+ elite senior developers in 3 months. All decisions regarding the team are up to you.
- Transparent pricing Detailed invoices help you be in control of your finances. Plus, your tech R&D team is x2 more affordable than an external one.
- Your team & branding You get a tech team with shared values for innovation and growth—90% retention rate & an average tenure of 2.5 years.
- No setup & buy-out fees No setup fee is needed to start building your software R&D team. Plus, there is no buy-out process—your team now, free insourcing after.
- Intellectual property under control With direct agreements, you fully own your product and its source code, keeping unique expertise in-house.
Cloud Development Team
- Junior/middle-level talent You can’t control the quality of talent. Plus, with planned moves to new customers after 1 year, your A-players will be snatched away.
- High markups Some providers charge up to 50% of talent compensation to earn more without the client knowing about it.
- Not your brand & practices Developers work under your provider’s brand. Thus, there’s no room for your corporate culture, policies, and direct oversight.
- High setup & buy-out fees Most vendors require contractual & financial obligations first. Then, you pay 20% of a developer’s annual compensation in buy-out fees.
- Intellectual property risks IP rights over your product initially belong to developers of your provider. You get minimum security and a tedious transfer process.
Expand With Your On Cloud Development Team
Alcor is your tech expansion accelerator for global growth
- From 0 to 100+ engineers in one key talent pool
- Employer of record—no entity compliant employment
- Comprehensive in-country support
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
FAQ
1. Is it more cost-efficient to hire my own Cloud development team?
Yes! This way, you won’t face hidden costs and buyout fees, which typically reach tens of thousands of dollars per developer. Plus, with your own development team, you can be sure of the end product quality, eliminating the risk of costly rebuilds.
And even better, building a Cloud development team with Alcor lets you save 40% and get similar quality of developers, or you can pay the same as with IT outsourcing and get 1-2 tier higher tech talent. Plus, our tech R&D model allows you to insource talent for free whenever you want, without any buyout or setup fees.
And what about legal entity? No worries, Alcor already has a legal presence in LATAM and Eastern Europe, so you can hire via our entities or opt for a B2B contract—whichever works best for you.
2. When should a business hire a Cloud development team instead of dedicated teams?
The dedicated team model works well only for non-tech companies that need hands for short-term or one-time projects. It saves time on tech recruitment and other operational functions, allowing them to complete the project in tight timeframes without grave pitfalls.
For tech product companies, though, dedicated teams and other outstaffing models pose alarming risks, from low-quality software products and hidden costs to IP exposure. That’s why building your own research and development team is the only rational option. It eliminates all outstaffing risks and allows you to nurture a loyal tech team that will take your software to the next level and help you secure investment.
3. Why enterprises invest in own Cloud development teams within offshore R&D centers?
This approach grants tech companies with the most valuable asset—talent. The loyal team channels all its tech capabilities and creativity into your product, unlike outsourced developers who juggle multiple projects. Plus, you also gain direct oversight, cost transparency with no hidden fees and hefty buyouts, and complete IP security.
Just look at BigCommerce. This e-commerce giant built its entire tech team from scratch in Eastern Europe and scaled it to impressive 80+ developers in a year with Alcor. Their EE team helped them enhance their software product, leading to a successful IPO. Want the same results? Contact us!
4. How should I manage security risks when working with a Cloud development team?
As long as you keep your IP away from third-party vendors, your software product is secure. Your trusted local provider, like Alcor, will carry out background checks to help you secure the most reliable and professional tech talent. Our tech-focused lawyers can also assist you with drafting NDAs and complying with GDPR and NIST standards. On top of that, Alcor can help you set up and run security awareness training for your software developers, strengthening your data protection even further.
5. Are you able to provide rare tech expertise on demand?
Yes, our 40 tech recruiters possess deep expertise of the LATAM and Eastern European tech markets, filling even the most challenging tech roles. For instance, we successfully hired Founding ML Engineers for GPU optimization for the company MAKO (formerly A2LAbs). By crafting an irresistible EVP and utilizing networking, niche sourcing, headhunting, and negotiation techniques, we secured highly-quality talent. The result? A wowed client with a team of niche talent and a 5/5 review.
6. Can you headhunt а C-suite specialist to help operate my Cloud development team?
Absolutely! Our team of 40 tech recruiters specializes in the end-to-end executive search for tech companies. We need only 6-9 weeks to fill a C-level position—twice as fast as the US average—while 98.6% of our hires pass probation. Just ask Dotmatics! We headhunted a Director of Engineering for them who exceeded all their expectations. Contact us and get a top C-suite hire!
7. How can you guarantee a cultural fit of developers?
With our full-cycle tech recruitment, we rigorously screen candidates to send you first CVs in 5 days. Through HR interviews, we check the candidate’s soft skills and cultural fitness to align with your values, while our Engineering Manager verifies candidates’ tech expertise. That’s how we ensure perfect fits for our clients. Just look at the stats: 98.6% of our hires successfully pass probation and stay with our clients for an average of 2.5 years.
8. How does the EOR solution ease the process of managing a foreign Cloud development team?
EOR helps tech companies hire software developers while saving over 3.5 months on opening their legal entity. Plus, it covers on/offboarding of talent, compliance, payroll and tax processing, and benefits management, allowing you to focus on software engineering.
But the Alcor Employer of Record for Tech service goes even further. With our solution, you can also get full-cycle recruitment to hire elite developers in LATAM or Eastern Europe alone with 360° operational coverage like office leasing or hardware procurement—all backed by our 24/7 account manager support.