IT Recruitment in Colombia
It’s just the beginning of your seamless expansion to Colombia.
We build and operate tech teams of 10+ senior software engineers, and deliver:
- Silicon Valley-caliber developers in Colombia
- Up to 40% savings
- Team scaling from 10 to 100 in a year
- Compliant employment without legal entity setup
- Cultural fits for your company
Mexico
Colombia
Argentina
Chile
Poland
Romania
Ukraine
BulgariaHigh-Speed Tech Recruiting to Build
a Senior Engineering Team in Colombia
developers in the 1st month
developers in 3 months
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!
Alcor helped us hire the top 5% of tech talent while building our employer brand. They were proactive, never compromised on quality, and delivered. Three years later, our hires are still thriving!
Get Superior IT Recruitment Services in Colombia
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 CVsColombia for Tech Expansion
Better Than Outsourcing, More Than EOR
Grow with Alcor from 10 to 100 engineers in LATAM or EE:
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
- Employer of Record – compliant hiring, payroll, benefits
- Get all operations in the same place
- 2x lower labor spending
Meet Our IT Recruiters
Tech Recruitment Process
Kick-off call
- Discuss your hiring needs and requirements
- Report on salaries and talent pool for open positions
- Negotiate and sign the contract
Preparation
- Create a hiring strategy
- Compose ideal candidate profiles
- Define and promote your EVP to local developers
Candidate Search & HR Interview
- Source, headhunt, and pre-screen candidates
- Conduct the HR interview
- Evaluate the candidates’ experience, previous projects, English level, and soft skills
Tech Interviews & Offer
- Let you conduct tech interviews and test tasks
- Update you on the hiring progress weekly
- Manage job offers
- Work with offer rejections and counteroffers, if any
Post-offer support
- Accept payment for hires
- Help you onboard your hires 3-month candidate replacement warranty
- Employment, payroll, and other operational support
Result
Your own software development team in Colombia of your size, budget, and required skills
Contact UsMore Than Just IT Recruitment in Colombia
- From 0 to 100+ engineers in Colombia
- 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!
Alcor helped us hire the top 5% of tech talent while building our employer brand. They were proactive, never compromised on quality, and delivered. Three years later, our hires are still thriving!
FAQ about IT Recruitment Services in Colombia
What are the benefits of recruiting developers in Colombia?
Firstly, it’s the high availability of skilled tech talent. Secondly, it’s low developer salaries, which can save businesses up to 70% on labor expenses. And finally, it’s Colombia’s convenient location and 1-2 hour time differences with the East and West Coasts.
What are the salaries of software developers in Colombia?
The average senior software developer salary in Colombia ranges from $51,400 to $76,200 per year. For instance, Front-end Developers tend to earn $55,200, QA specialists – $46,200, DevOps Developers – $72,000, and Data engineers – $75,000. Annual compensation depends on the expertise level and tech stack of the developer.
What are the main tech hubs in Colombia?
Basically, there are two mature tech powerhouses, such as Bogotá and Medellín, with substantial pools of available talent, developed infrastructure, and competitive salaries. And there are also three developing tech hubs: Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena.
How can American IT companies hire Colombian software engineers?
There are several ways tech businesses can start cooperating with Colombian programmers. The most reliable and cost-effective one is to hire them via tech recruitment company in Colombia like Alcor. By doing so, you will hire skilled software developers within 3-6 weeks guaranteed.
How can businesses choose an ideal IT staffing company in Colombia?
A professional IT recruitment firm in Colombia should have vast experience in hiring software developers for tech companies, local IT market expertise, a team of seasoned tech recruiters, extensive candidate network, outlined guarantees, and the availability of case studies and client reviews.
What is the best strategy to hire tech talent in Colombia?
The best strategy for tech companies is to partner with a local provider that has a solid team of tech recruiters with experience in end-to-end hiring of senior developers and headhunting C-level and rare specialists in Colombia.
What is the portrait of an average candidate you recruit for a tech position in Colombia?
Alcor holds recruiting for tech roles in Colombia to a high standard. With 8 years of tech recruitment experience and a network of over 253,000 candidates, we deliver senior developers with rare tech stacks and ensure a corporate culture that perfectly matches your tech product needs.
Our hires’ tenure averages 2.5 years, so you get top-10% talent and long-term cooperation. Plus, we go beyond retained search and provide 24/7 dedicated account support for your tech talent in Colombia.
How fast can Alcor hire tech staff in Colombia?
We pride ourselves on expeditious IT recruiting services in Colombia — stellar quality within tight timeframes. Alcor’s average time to close a vacancy when hiring a developer is 2-6 weeks. In just 1 day of our cooperation, you’ll get blind CVS. In the next 5 days, we’ll start sending you CVs of pre-vetted candidates whom you’d want to invite for an interview right away.
Can you headhunt C-level management in Colombia?
That’s an ace up our sleeve. We’ve amassed 8 years of experience in the industry and have access to an internal network of hundreds of thousands of candidates! That’s why C-level management positions, such as CTO, CIO, CMO, CFO, and others, come to our IT recruiters in Colombia as easy as pie. Our clients attest to it: we hired the Head of R&D for Sift, an online fraud detection application development firm, from the second CV. Other successful cases include the Director of Engineering for Dotmatics and the Deployment Lead for Ledger.
Will there ever be a shortage of IT talent in Colombia and how can Alcor address it?
With over 165,000 programmers, Colombia has a good chance of addressing the worldwide tech talent shortage.
As for Alcor, our 40 tech headhunters in Colombia and a vetted network of over 253,000 candidates make recruiting for tech roles in Colombia quick, efficient, and shortage-proof.
Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when recruiting for tech roles in Colombia?
We hire tech talent in 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 to recruit IT talent 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. Alcor can also handle this function, so your developers can 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 overseas, 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 obligations. 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.
Contact us to get more details on this topic!
Which IT recruitment providers are the best for tech hiring in Colombia?
Looking for a reliable partner to hire top-tier software engineers in Colombia? Below is a curated list of the top 10 IT recruitment providers helping global companies build and scale high-performing development teams in Colombia.
1. Alcor – a tech-focused recruitment and expansion partner specializing in building engineering teams of 10–100+ senior developers in Colombia. Alcor delivers Silicon Valley–caliber talent with up to 40% savings and fast hiring cycles: 5 developers in 1 month, 30+ in 3 months, and full teams of 100 engineers in a year. The company provides compliant employment without requiring a legal entity, operates through an Employer of Record model, and offers comprehensive in-country support with no buyout fees. Alcor ensures perfect cultural fit, full team ownership, transparent pricing, and a seamless scaling process from day one.
2. Toptal – a global talent network known for providing elite vetted engineers, designers, and product experts.
3. Deel – combines global hiring capabilities with access to engineering talent across 100+ countries, supporting distributed team expansion.
4. Terminal – a platform focused on building engineering hubs by sourcing, hiring, and managing software developers in emerging talent markets.
5. EPAM – a large engineering services provider with a strong presence in Eastern Europe and LATAM, supporting enterprise-level team scaling.
6. Grid Dynamics – experienced in building distributed engineering teams and recruiting senior developers across multiple tech regions.
7. GlobalLogic – provides technical recruitment and staffing solutions with deep access to regional talent pools.
8. Talent500 – a global talent acquisition platform connecting companies with pre-vetted senior engineers in emerging markets.
9. Lemon.io – a curated marketplace for hiring vetted remote developers, especially attractive for startups.
10. BairesDev – major engineering staffing provider with broad coverage of regional tech markets.
Choosing a provider with deep regional expertise, strong technical vetting, and transparent hiring processes ensures faster scaling and long-term success when building engineering teams in Colombia.