Hiring Directly Vs. Nearshore Services

A Comparative Guide for Technology Directors

INTRODUCTION

The demand for software development talent continues to outstrip supply, pushing technology leaders to explore various hiring models. Direct hiring and nearshore services are two prominent options, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. Understanding these can help technology directors align their hiring strategy with their organization’s needs and objectives.

DIRECT HIRING

Direct hiring involves recruiting individual employees to work as part of the in-house team. This approach is traditionally favored for its potential to build a dedicated, stable workforce.

ADVANTAGES

CHALLENGES

NEARSHORE SERVICES

Nearshore services involve partnering with companies in geographically close regions to source talent or complete projects. This model is gaining popularity for its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

ADVANTAGES

CHALLENGES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Technology leaders face critical decisions when expanding their teams or sourcing talent for projects. Choosing between direct hiring and engaging nearshore services involves evaluating multiple dimensions, including costefficiency, talent pool access, operational control, and alignment with strategic goals.

This checklist presents a structured comparison to make informed decisions.

CHECKLIST FOR DECISION-MAKINC

When evaluating whether to hire directly or opt for nearshore services, consider the following factors:

CONCLUSION

The choice between direct hiring and engaging nearshore services is multifaceted, requiring a strategic approach that considers both immediate needs and long-term objectives. By carefully evaluating the advantages and challenges of each option, technology directors can make decisions that enhance their team’s capabilities, foster innovation, and drive competitive advantage.

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Abraham ********

Integration Engineer - mexico

Experienced Telecommunications and Information Technology professional with 16 years of experience implementing, integrating, and deploying a running environment over Linux and Unix to support financial transactional systems, rating & charging systems (JnetX, Altamira, Deep Packet Inspection), Provisioning & Activation applications. Recently migrated from native deployments to virtualization on Open Stack, VMware, Ericsson Cloud Computing, and Kubernetes.
Experience developing in PROC programming language, shell scripting in Linux, and SQL queries.
Deployment and integration experience in the service delivery solutions as vendor, customer, and consulting. Continuous self-learning capacities, mentor, team player, great capacity to do knowledge transfers and coaching to the new team members with an emphasis on delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.

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lucas ***** *****

Integrations Team leader - buenos aires, argentina

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Jorge ******** ******* ** *****

Full Stack Web Developer - Sao Paulo

Transitioning from building monolithic applications for small / mid-sized companies was not easy. I had to spend almost a year on mapping and catching up with the tech stack that the industry was requiring and adapt to the microservices / distributed systems paradigm.

After working for more than a year for a large sized tech company, I shifted my goals. In the long term, I wish to qualify myself as a modern web platform architect in order to create highly available environments with development patterns that would be logical for the teams to adopt.

In the short term perspective, I’d still have a long way to go, working as a full stack web developer to acquire the necessary knowledge in order to continue on my journey.

As for the types of business, I have interest in well established companies that works with multiple teams and mature agile management. However, I’m also fond of small / mid-sized start-ups where we may contribute in different areas and help build our own process – very exciting.

I’m in search of an opportunity where I’d be part of a multidisciplined team, learn from each other, produce great work that we can be proud of and still have fun on the way!

Summary/Takeaways:
- I had the opportunity to live abroad in the US and Europe during my childhood/teens;
- Initial university course in Industrial Design and graduation (incomplete) in Art Direction for Film /TV;
- Shifted to web development at around 2004;
- Worked as a freelancer for about 20 years, but built my own company in 2011, handling all aspects of the projects (design, product, development, hosting environments, Google Ads) in various programming languages and frameworks;
- Built my own framework from scratch in classic ASP, .NET/SQL Server, PHP/MySQL, node/react/MySQL, PHP/Laravel/MySQL (WIP);
- Almost 2 years working in a US based near shore outsourcing company (4,000 employees);
- Allocated for approximately the same period in a US based mid-sized venture capital tech company (over 3,000 employees), which is focused on publishing content for specific niches;

Tech Knowledge Distribution Weight:
- 75% frontend (Senior Frontend)
- 25% backend (Entry-level Backend/CICD

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David ******

Product Designer - Venezuela

I'm a Product Designer with over 30+ successful projects under my belt, having served 50+ clients globally.

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Mauricio *********

System Engineer - Lima, PE

More than twenty years of experience in the area of customer service and systems management. Experience in managing and
implementing Information Technology Projects. Ability to interact in different work teams with leadership and flexibility. Excellent technical skill. Excellent management of critical situations and availability to take on challenges. Since 2023, with a focus on learning Artificial Intelligence technology.

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Stefano ****** ** ********

Tech Lead - Brazil

Hello! I'm Stefano, a seasoned Backend developer dedicated to simplifying lives through technology. With 6 years of expertise in Java and Node, along with 5 years on Azure and 3 years on AWS, I excel in crafting clean code, solving complex problems on a daily basis.

My proficiency extends to unit testing, event queues, and I bring extensive experience in integrating systems, ensuring smooth and efficient communication between diverse components. Additionally, I have a proven track record of leading teams to successful solutions. Fluent in English, I contribute to dynamic teams and innovative projects.

My goal is to secure a role as a Backend Developer, Tech Lead or Java Developer, leveraging my skills for impactful solutions.

Some achievements:

•Enhanced payment processing for a prominent company by developing a high-impact payment API product, resulting in a significant increase in payment rates.

•Optimized various projects by implementing cache strategies, leading to a remarkable decrease in CPU consumption and response time by over 60%.

•Revamped the approach to writing unit tests for Java Microservices, elevating the quality and efficiency of testing processes.

•Worked at Brazilian Stock Exchange.

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Carlos *********

Software Developer Java | Vue - Venezuela

💻 Computer engineer, and Developer by passion: Web & Desktop Applications Developer.
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Skills:
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Backend: Java (Spring boot), Nodejs (Nestjs, Express). I have also done some projects with PHP.
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Frontend: VueJS, (Vuex, Vuetify, Nuxt), Angular, SCSS, JavaScript Vanilla, jQuery, Ajax, WordPress, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3.
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Desktop Applications: Java Swing.
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Databases: MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
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Others: Adobe XD, Figma, Word, PowerPoint.
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Creator of: https://controleducs.com/
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Check out my projects on Github: https://github.com/carlossilvestri?tab=repositories

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Anselmo *******

DevOps engineer - Brazil

Skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex Cloud solutions. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, as well as work independently. Expertise in a wide range of DevOps technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Ansible, and Jenkins.

I am seeking a challenging position as a DevOps/Cloud Engineer where I can use my skills and experience to make a significant contribution to a team. I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for automation on the cloud and agile methodologies. I am confident that I can make a positive impact on your organization.

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Pedro ********

Computer Scientist - Argentina

Having spent a lot of time since my youth in various NGOs, youth groups and traveling solo from a very young age, I have developed leadership and independence skills that allow me to excel in almost any field. My technical skills in testing are not far behind, as I have been learning this field for over three years. You may not be convinced by my short professional experience, but if you are willing to give me a chance, I won't let you down.

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Gurwinder *****

IT Support Technician - Victoria

My resume provides a comprehensive overview of my professional journey, highlighting my diverse job experiences that have honed my skills and expertise. It also features educational background that complements my practical knowledge. Additionally, I have showcased my acquired skills that demonstrate my versatility and ability to contribute effectively.

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