Nearshore Staff Augmentation

Dip into a vast Latin American talent pool to scale your tech team.

AgilityFeat has been building high-performing LATAM software development teams since 2010. We make it as easy as hiring locally. First profiles in 24-48 hours. 

Why Choose AgilityFeat for Nearshore Staff Augmentation?

AgilityFeat, a US-based company with offices in Panama and Colombia, has helped thousands of Latin American software professionals work with hundreds of US and Canadian clients since 2010. Why do our clients choose us to scale their teams?

15 Years Experience

We founded one of the original nearshore teams, long before remote work became mainstream.

Complete Recruiting

We source the best talent from across Latin America to build custom teams based on your current needs.

Contracting and Payments

We handle all contracting and international payments, ensuring compliance with local laws.

Team Integration and Support

We help your remote team integrate quickly and work effectively from day one.

Ownership Option

Our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model offers a path towards your own subsidiary in Latin America.

Evaluating Tech Hiring Models

Core Benefits of Staff Augmentation over Traditional Hiring

AgilityFeat, a US-based company with offices in Panama and Colombia, has helped thousands of Latin American software professionals work with hundreds of US and Canadian clients since 2010. Why do our clients choose us to scale their teams?

Less time to hire

Pre-vetted candidates save months on recruiting and interviews.

Less management

No HR paperwork, benefits administration, or structured performance reviews to handle.

Less turnover

Team members stay longer because they’re motivated to perform well and build lasting relationships.

No contract negotiation

We handle contracting, so you can get started right away without legal back-and-forth.

No overhead

No costs for office space, equipment, insurance, or benefits eating into your budget.

Flexible scaling

Add or remove team members as your projects and workload change, without long-term commitments.

Nearshoring Advantages Over Onshore Staff Augmentation

A cost savings of 20-30% compared to US salaries.

Access to more talent with less competition.

Access to niche technical expertise that may be scarce locally.

Why Nearshore Staff Augment over Offshore Advantages Over Onshore Staff Augmentation

Time zone alignment allows for all day real-time collaboration.

Strong English proficiency.
Cultural alignment with North American business practices and communication styles.

Our Approach to Custom LATAM Software Development

Our Tech Stacks

Our nearshore development teams excel in modern technology including:

React Vue Next.js Go TypeScript Node.js Python Rust React Native Kotlin Swift Terraform LLMs Open AI Bedrock  Vertex AI Gemini LangChain PyTorch WebRTC C++ Java TensorFlow Kubernetes SQL DBs NoSQL DBs AWS Google Cloud

Our Industries

✓ FinTech & Financial Services✓ MedTech, Telehealth & Healthcare✓ EdTech & Learning Platforms✓ InsurTech & Digital Insurance✓ E-commerce & Digital Retail✓ Logistics & Transportation✓ Contact Centers & Customer Experience✓ Media & Entertainment✓ AI & Machine Learning✓ SaaS & B2B Platforms✓ Enterprise Software & ERP

Our Nearshoring Advantage

✓ Time Zone Alignment
Work in real-time with teams in Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and throughout Latin America.

✓ Cultural Compatibility
Strong English proficiency and cultural alignment with North American business practices

✓ Cost Efficiency
Access senior-level talent at 20-40% cost savings compared to US-based senior developers

Nearshore Staff Augmentation in Practice

We’ve successfully placed hundreds of technical professionals across diverse industries. What sets our approach apart is our commitment to understanding not just the technical requirements of each role, but also the unique cultural and operational needs of each client.

This comprehensive understanding allows AgilityFeat to provide highly skilled professionals who integrate seamlessly with existing teams while bringing fresh perspectives and expertise.

1
Discovery and Role Scoping
We work with your team to understand your tech stack, team culture and specific role needs.
2
Talent Matching
Our recruiting team identifies candidates from our LATAM talent pool and pre-screens for technical and soft skills.
3
Interview and Selection
You meet and evaluate the candidates. We handle contracting and payments.
4
Onboarding & Collaboration
Once hired, your new team member is integrated into your tools, meetings, and workflows as if they were part of your core team.
5
Ongoing Support & Scaling
We support performance, retention, and team alignment. We stand ready to expand or contract the team as needed.

Future-proof your team with an optional path to full ownership

AgilityFeat delivers the best of both worlds: a seamless way to collaborate with a custom-built team in Latin America tailored to your needs and compliance requirements. Plus, we also offer a clear (and very optional) path for you to eventually take full control of the team, ensuring you’re never locked into a long-term commitment with us.

FAQS

Staff Augmentation: Frequently Asked Questions

What types of roles can be filled through staff augmentation?
Staff augmentation can fill roles including software developers, QA testers, data scientists, UI/UX designers, Product Designers, DevOps engineers, and project managers, and more at junior, mid, or senior levels.
What skills are most in demand for staff augmentation services?
In 2025, we saw the most demand for developers with AI/LLM capabilities, Backend Developers, Frontend developers, DevOps Engineers, Data Scientists, and QA Automation Engineers.
Is staff augmentation cost-effective for startups?
Yes, staff augmentation is ideal for startups because it eliminates hiring overhead, offers flexible scaling, and gives access to specialized expertise without long-term commitments.
Why nearshore to Latin America to build or scale a software team?
Latin America offers excellent English-speaking developers, overlapping time zones with the US, and high quality at lower cost. Professionals in countries like Panama and Colombia are highly educated. Teams in LATAM integrate smoothly with US workflows and deliver fast while respecting budgets.
How fast can I get a nearshore developer working with my team?
AgilityFeat’s team of pre‑vetted senior developers and QA engineers in Latin America can be available to start within 2-3 weeks or sooner. Because these professionals are already familiar with agile tools and US style workflows, the ramp-up is quick and smooth.

Get started with a free assessment to see if our services are right for you.

After the consultation, we’ll provide an in-depth analysis, including sample costs and an implementation plan tailored to your needs, whether it’s a traditional staff augmentation contract or a Build-Operate-Transfer model.