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As more businesses move their operations online, the demand for cloud-based solutions continues to grow. Hiring a cloud application developer is often the key to creating scalable, efficient, and secure applications that can meet the demands of today’s digital landscape. But how do you know what to look for when you decide to hire cloud application developers? This guide will answer your questions and give you a clear understanding of why and how to hire a cloud developer for your next project.

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Jonathan P.
AWS Cloud Engineers
Main Skills
AWS EC2
AWS CloudWatch
Auto Scaling

Systems administrator with expertise in managing and monitoring cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance.

Costa Rica

6

years of experience

$3,400

/month

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Julieta M.
AWS Developer
Main Skills
Node.Js
AWS Lambda
DynamoDB

Full-stack developer specializing in building serverless applications and microservices architecture on AWS.

Brazil

7

years of experience

$3,675

/month

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Antonio G.
AWS Solutions Architect
Main Skills
AWS S3
EC2
AWS Redshift

Solutions architect focused on designing customized cloud solutions, optimizing storage, and ensuring system reliability.

Mexico

5

years of experience

$4,200

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Gael T.
AWS Data Engineer
Main Skills
Python
AWS Kinesis
AWS Redshift

Data engineer specializing in real-time data streaming, ETL processes, and building scalable data lakes on AWS.

Chile

7

years of experience

$4,000

/month

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Ariadna R.
AWS DevOps Engineer
Main Skills
Docker
Jenkins
AWS EC2

DevOps engineer focused on automating cloud deployment pipelines and optimizing AWS resources for high availability.

Colombia

6

years of experience

$3,500

/month

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Joshua M.
AWS Cloud Architect
Main Skills
AWS Lambda
CloudFormation
Terraform

AWS Cloud Architect specializing in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructures.

Argentina

7

years of experience

$4,500

/month

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Explore talent by country

This map shows the most popular LATAM countries for hiring tech talent from the U.S.
Explore the map and find the ideal place to build your next remote team.

Mexico offers qualified tech talent, good communication and competitive costs, all in your time zone.

  • Time Zone: GMT-6 (CST)
  • English Level: High (B2-C1 average for tech professionals)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $3,500 - $6,000
  • Talent Available: 220,000 developers and tech professionals.

Costa Rica combines strong English skills, nearshore convenience, and a growing tech sector ideal for U.S. teams.

  • Time Zone: GMT-6 (CST)
  • English Level: Very High (B2-C1, many bilingual professionals)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $4,700 – $7,300
  • Talent Available: 45,000+ tech professionals

Colombia is a top LATAM destination for remote tech hiring, with aligned work hours and strong engineering talent.

  • Time Zone: GMT-5 (EST)
  • English Level: High (B2 average in the tech sector)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $3,125 - $6,500
  • Talent Available: 150,000+ software developers and IT professionals

Argentina is known for its strong engineering education, high English proficiency, and attractive hiring costs.

  • Time Zone: GMT-3 (ART)
  • English Level: Very High (B2–C1 among tech talent)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $3,125 – $6,875
  • Talent Available: 115,000+ developers and tech professionals

Brazil offers a massive tech talent pool, solid technical skills, and a growing remote-first workforce.

  • Time Zone: GMT-3 (BRT)
  • English Level: Medium to High (B1–B2 in most tech hubs)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $5,000 – $8,750
  • Talent Available: 500,000+ developers and IT professionals

Peru offers growing tech talent, good English skills, and competitive costs for remote teams.

  • Time Zone: GMT-5 (EST)
  • English Level: Medium to High (B1–B2 average for tech professionals)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $2,500 – $4,500
  • Talent Available: 40,000+ developers and IT professionals

Guatemala combines low costs, emerging talent, and a growing tech community to support U.S. teams.

  • Time Zone: GMT-6 (CST)
  • English Level: Medium (B1 average in the tech sector)
  • Average Monthly Cost: USD $2,200 – $4,000
  • Talent Available: 15,000+ growing tech professionals

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Why Hire a Cloud Developer?

Hiring a cloud application developer can help your business leverage the power of cloud technology, which has become essential for modern applications. Cloud developers specialize in building software that operates in cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.

Whether you’re building a new application, migrating an existing system to the cloud, or scaling your operations, hiring a cloud developer ensures you get the technical expertise to create solutions that are cost-effective, scalable, and secure. For example, you may need a cloud application developer if you're launching an e-commerce platform that can handle thousands of users concurrently, or if you're looking to automate internal processes with a cloud-based solution.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Cloud Developer?

The monthly cost of hiring a cloud application developer in Latin America varies depending on experience and the country. Here’s an approximate range in USD:

  1. Junior Developers: A developer with less than 2 years of experience can charge between $1,500 and $3,000 USD per month. This cost can be lower in countries like Guatemala or Nicaragua and slightly higher in places like Mexico or Argentina.
  2. Mid-Level Developers: Developers with 2 to 5 years of experience can expect to earn between $3,000 and $6,000 USD per month. The higher end of the range can be found in countries like Brazil or Colombia, especially if the professional has experience with popular platforms like AWS or Azure.
  3. Senior Developers: Developers with more than 5 years of experience, particularly those specializing in complex cloud architectures, can charge between $6,000 and $10,000 USD per month. In more competitive markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, the cost can be closer to the higher end of this range.

These are approximate ranges and can vary depending on the type of project and specific skills required. Additionally, the cost is typically more affordable compared to hiring a developer in the U.S. or Europe, making Latin America an attractive option for many companies seeking technical talent at competitive prices.

How Do I Hire a Cloud Developer?

Hiring a cloud developer may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Start by clearly defining your project goals and the specific skills you need. Are you looking for someone to help you migrate a legacy application to the cloud, or do you need a developer to build a new, cloud-native application from scratch?

Once you have a clear idea of your requirements, here’s how you can hire a cloud developer:

  1. Determine the Role: Decide whether you need a general cloud developer or a specialist in a certain platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  2. Choose the Right Hiring Model: You can hire a full-time developer, a freelancer, or an agency depending on your needs and budget. If you're just starting with a small project, a freelancer may be the best option.
  3. Review Portfolios: Check their past work to ensure they have experience with the types of cloud applications you are building.

Conduct Interviews: Ask about their experience with the specific technologies and platforms that your project requires.

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Got questions? We've got answers.

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How is Teilur Talent different from other tech recruiting companies in LATAM?

At Teilur Talent, we take a mission-focused approach to recruiting, ensuring that our candidates are aligned with your company's vision and goals. Unlike other tech recruiting companies in LATAM, who may focus solely on technical skills, we prioritize the cultural fit and dedication of our team members to your company. For this reason, we do not support project contractor or freelancer roles. Instead, we focus on fully devoted team members who will help you achieve long-term success.

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How does Teilur Talent attract and retain the best talent compared to other companies?

At Teilur Talent, we offer our candidates competitive salaries that are 2x to 3x higher than what tech companies would pay locally. This allows us to attract top talent and retain highly motivated and loyal team members. Additionally, we focus on finding candidates whose values align with the purpose, vision, and mission of our clients. This approach ensures that our engineers and tech talent are not just coding and completing task rather, they become part of a greater purpose, which gives them meaning and helps us attract and retain the best talent.

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What are the typical tech roles that Teilur Talent recruits for?

At Teilur Talent, we specialize in recruiting for a wide range of tech roles that are typically in high demand. These include positions such as DevOps engineers, AI Developers, QA analysts and engineers, back-end and front-end developers, data scientists, product managers, business developers, and technical sales positions. Essentially, we recruit for most roles that are needed in B2B and B2C tech-focused businesses.

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What are Teilur Talent's fees and pricing structure?

At Teilur Talent, we believe in transparency. We charge a flat rate fee of 20% of what the client pays. This way, our clients know exactly what they are paying for and how much the candidate gets. As an example: If a client hires a software engineer for $60,000 per year ($5,000 per month), Teilur's monthly fee would be $1,000 (20% of $5,000). We don't believe in hidden fees or unwanted surprises, so we disclose all costs upfront to both candidates hired and companies. When exploring other alternatives, make sure they are transparent about their pricing. We believe this is paramount for the benefit of all parties involved in this new era of remote work.

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What is the candidate screening process at Teilur Talent, and how do you ensure a good fit for my company?

At Teilur Talent, we take candidate screening very seriously. We use a multi-layered approach to find the best candidates for our clients, starting with screening thousands of candidates from our internal and proprietary networks. We leverage AI technology to assess whether a candidate matches the technical skills required for a given job opening. We also perform additional personal evaluations to ensure that the candidate has the soft skills, culture fit, and English language skills required to excel in their new role. Our rigorous screening process ensures that only the best candidates make it through to our clients, saving them time and helping them find the best talent for their teams.

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What does a cloud application developer do?

A cloud application developer specializes in building, deploying, and maintaining applications that run on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They are responsible for ensuring that these applications are scalable, reliable, and secure. Their tasks typically include designing cloud infrastructure, integrating APIs and databases, and managing cloud-based services to ensure optimal performance.

What is the salary of a cloud developer?

The salary of a cloud developer can vary based on factors like experience, location, and the complexity of the project. In general, junior cloud developers with less than two years of experience earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, while mid-level developers can expect to earn between $70,000 and $120,000. Senior developers, particularly those with expertise in cloud architecture or specific platforms like AWS or Azure, can earn upwards of $130,000 to $180,000 per year. Salaries tend to be higher in regions with a strong demand for cloud expertise, such as the U.S. and Western Europe, while they can be more affordable in regions like Latin America or Eastern Europe without sacrificing quality.

What are the three types of cloud applications?

Cloud applications generally fall into three categories: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). SaaS applications are fully functional software products accessed through the internet, such as Google Workspace or Dropbox. PaaS offers a development environment that allows developers to build and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure, like AWS Elastic Beanstalk or Google App Engine. IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, enabling businesses to host virtual machines, networks, and storage.

What are some examples of cloud applications?

Some common examples of cloud applications include Google Docs, a SaaS tool that allows users to create and collaborate on documents in real time. Dropbox is another popular SaaS platform offering cloud storage and file sharing. Netflix is an example of a platform relying on cloud computing to deliver streaming video content globally. Additionally, cloud-based development platforms like Heroku provide a PaaS environment for developers to build, run, and manage applications without worrying about hardware or network management.