Hire App Developers Who Join Your Team
Vetted Latin American iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter developers who work in US hours and integrate with your team. Not a freelance marketplace.
We help US businesses hire dedicated app developers from LATAM.
Matching considers platform, seniority, English, time-zone overlap and how your team works. Need more than individual developers? See our IT staff augmentation and dedicated software team models.
Define the profileiOS developers
Swift and SwiftUI developers for native iPhone and iPad apps, from new features to App Store releases.
Android developers
Kotlin developers for native Android apps, performance work and Google Play releases.
React Native developers
Cross-platform developers who ship iOS and Android from one codebase, ideal for teams already working in React.
Flutter developers
Dart and Flutter developers for fast, consistent cross-platform apps with a single UI layer.
A managed nearshore service, not a freelance marketplace
- Profiles matched to your platform, stack and the real scope of the role.
- Developers in LATAM time zones, with full overlap with US working hours.
- English, communication and autonomy assessed alongside technical skills.
- You interview the candidates and choose who joins your team.
- Replacement terms agreed upfront, with a replacement rate under 5%.
- Flexible dedication and duration as your app roadmap evolves.
How to hire app developers with HitOcean
Five stages from role brief to your first commit
Review my hiring needRole brief
We understand your app, platforms, stack, seniority and dedication.
We align English level, time-zone overlap and working model.
Matching and validation
We search our nearshore network for mobile profiles that fit the brief.
We review past apps and may include a technical assessment.
Profiles and interviews
We present developers in 3–5 business days, when availability allows.
Your team interviews and decides who moves forward.
Supported onboarding
We align access, repositories, tools and initial goals.
The developer joins your channels, ceremonies and release process.
Flexible engagement
Your team manages daily priorities and sprints.
We review continuity, dedication or replacement as needs change.
Numbers behind every match
Concrete commitments instead of generic savings ranges. Final timing depends on the platform, seniority and role requirements.
Profiles presented in 3–5 business days, when the brief and availability allow it
Teams that trust our nearshore model
Companies like Adidas, Ford, Nissan and MercadoLibre have worked with HitOcean's nearshore talent.
BeValk
Personal digital shield with AI for everyday security
- 1 Manager + 2 developers + 1 QA · LLM + React + Laravel + AWS
Whalemate
Cyber culture platform with gamification and neuroscience
- 2 developers + 1 UX Designer + 1 PM · React + AWS + Python
Which app developer do you need?
Frequently asked questions about hiring app developers
01 How much does it cost to hire app developers in LATAM?
Cost depends on platform, seniority and dedication. Nearshore developers from LATAM usually cost less than US-based hires while working in your hours. See our breakdown of developer costs in Latin America.
02 Should I hire native (iOS/Android) or cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) developers?
Native suits apps that need deep device integration or top performance; cross-platform lets one team ship both stores from a single codebase. We help you decide during the brief.
03 How quickly can I hire an app developer?
We can present profiles in 3–5 business days when the brief is clear and availability exists.
04 Do the developers speak English and work US hours?
English and time-zone overlap are part of the brief and validated in the process.
05 How is this different from Toptal, Upwork or Fiverr?
Marketplaces leave the vetting and the risk to you. We define the role with you, validate profiles, support onboarding and agree on replacement terms before the developer starts.
06 Can I interview the developers before deciding?
Yes. Your team interviews and chooses who joins.
07 Who manages the app developer day to day?
Your team sets priorities, sprints and tools. HitOcean supports follow-up and escalation as agreed.
08 What if I need more than individual developers?
You can hire nearshore developers for other roles, build a dedicated software team, or let us handle the full build through our software development service.
Guides to hire developers in LATAM
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Developers in Latin America? (2026 Breakdown)
A complete analysis of the costs of hiring developers in LATAM: salaries by technology, experience level, and comparison with other regions.
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How to Hire a Software Development Team in Latin America
A practical guide for companies looking to build a nearshore team in LATAM: what to evaluate, what to ask, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
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Best Tech Talent Recruitment Agencies in Latin America
A comparison of the top agencies and Software Factories in LATAM for hiring high-level developers and tech teams.
Read articleHire the app developer your roadmap needs
Tell us what you're building, which platforms you ship to and how your team works. We'll define the brief and present vetted LATAM profiles.
Tell us which app developer you need