Hire developers in Colombia

Is it cost-effective to hire developers in Colombia?

US-based tech companies can achieve up to 60% savings on labor expenses by hiring software engineers in Colombia. Use our budget-planning tool to estimate the cost of your future team of software engineers, or reach out to us for further information.

Does Alcor have any guarantees for hiring software developers in Colombia?

Alcor guarantees to hire five developers in a month, 20 developers in 3 months, and 100 developers in a year in Colombia. Moreover, we provide our clients with a 3-month warranty to substitute our candidate free of charge.

What is the average time for Alcor to hire a developer in Colombia?

Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire software developers in Colombia. However, depending on the availability of tech talent, expertise level, and complexity of the tech stack, the closing time may vary.

Can Alcor headhunt C-level management in Colombia?

Yes, our team of 40 tech researchers and recruiters has hands-on experience in headhunting lead and C-level specialists in the tech field. Usually, it takes us about 5-8 weeks to hire a team lead and 6-9 weeks to headhunt a C-level manager.

What about payroll, accounting, and office lease in Colombia?

Alcor’s R&D center solution is devised specifically to satisfy all the needs of tech product companies expanding abroad. In addition to full-cycle tech recruitment of developers from Colombia, we cover a range of essential back-office support services. These include the Employer of Record service—our compliant no-entity employment solution, office lease, equipment procurement, and setup of IT infrastructure.

What else does Alcor’s software R&D solution in Colombia include?

In addition to standard operational support, our tech R&D solution covers additional services like employer branding, Tech RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on various aspects such as taxation systems, labor laws, salary benchmarking, and more.

What is the process of hiring developers in Colombia with Alcor?

We assign a group of tech researchers and recruiters to hire software developers for each client. Our researchers focus on crafting an enticing EVP, utilizing active search methods, and pre-screening candidates. Meanwhile, our tech recruiters conduct job interviews, assessing both hard and soft skills, as well as the English proficiency of candidates, to identify the best-matching developers from Colombia for our clients. On top of that, we offer candidates’ skills assessment from an Engineering Manager to increase the quality of your pipeline even more. Typically, it takes us 8 CVs to get to one accepted offer. Once a candidate is approved (the approval rate is 80%), we proceed with the offer and manage payroll and legal compliance.
P.S. We close 15% of vacancies from the first CV, while 98.6% of our hires successfully pass probation.

Why is it better for tech companies to hire software engineers in Colombia via Alcor than a tech outsourcing provider?

Tech outsourcing and outstaffing can pose significant risks for technology companies. Issues like team indifference, hidden fees, and potential data breaches are just a few examples of hurdles that can arise when engaging with outsourced services firms. On the other hand, hiring developers from Colombia via a trustworthy IT staffing agency is devoid of these risks, as companies keep all decision-making under their control.

What do I need to start hiring developers in Colombia with Alcor?

Firstly, you need to have a clear picture of the number and type of dedicated tech talent in Colombia you want to hire. Decide on team composition, skill sets, and expertise levels. If you need to hire senior top-tier tech experts in Colombia, it typically takes us 2-6 weeks to close positions, while C-level and rare experts require 5-9 weeks on average. Plus, you need to decide whether you prefer to hire developers on B2B or FTE terms, as it will determine the scope of Employer of Record services that you will need.

When you have a clear request, you can book a call where our sales managers will walk you through our services and pricing model and provide you with a developer availability report and salary benchmarks. Once we’ve negotiated the best cooperation terms and signed the agreement, Alcor’s full-cycle tech recruitment service kicks in.

Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when hiring in Colombia?

We hire dedicated developers from Colombia both on a B2B and FTE basis. Which one should you choose as a tech executive?

B2B contracts are the simplest way to hire remote developers, as you don’t need a legal entity in Colombia. You can pay higher net salaries while avoiding costly social security contributions, payroll tax, and personal income tax—your tech workers handle their tax obligations. But even this function Alcor takes care of, so your developers could have peace of mind. Plus, our lawyers can advise you on contract provisions, ensuring you hire tech talent from Colombia on the best terms for both parties.

Want to hire a software development team in Colombia on an FTE basis? Alcor’s Employer of Record service has you covered. We already have legal entities abroad, so you bypass business incorporation hurdles. Our lawyers will draft tech-focused employment contracts, with local labor law specifics included, and mitigate any risks related to worker misclassification, social security, and tax obligation. Meanwhile, Alcor’s payroll specialists will take care of taxes, social contributions, and accurate salary payouts so you can focus on your product development instead.

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