Genty Recruitment
G2Top rated LATAM recruitment agency on G2 and Clutch

Hire Data Platform Engineers in LATAM

Access pre-vetted data platform engineers from Latin America — infrastructure experts who build self-serve data platforms that make your entire data org faster.

Data infra, lakehouse, self-serve60–70% cost savings vs US3-month replacement guarantee

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Platform Skills

DatabricksAirflow InfraKubernetesTerraformDataHubCost Mgmt
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Data platform engineer hiring · LATAM

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Everything you need to hire data platform engineers in LATAM

We assess data platform expertise — infrastructure design, self-serve tooling, compute management, data catalog, security controls, and cost optimization for data workloads.

Platform Skills

Data platform assessment

We verify platform design, infrastructure automation, and self-serve thinking — not just DevOps with data labels.

Databricks / LakehouseAirflow InfrastructureKubernetes for DataTerraform / IaCDataHub / AmundsenAccess Control / RBACCost OptimizationMonitoring & AlertingSelf-serve ToolingData Mesh InfraCompute ManagementSecurity & Encryption
Industries

Data platform across sectors

From FinTech compliance platforms to AI/ML training infrastructure — platform engineers for your data domain.

SaaSeCommerceAI / MLMartechCrypto / Web3
LATAM Markets

Hire platform engineers across LATAM

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico — data platform engineers from companies running data infrastructure at scale.

Why hire in LATAM Data Platform Engineers

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Self-serve data infrastructure

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Our platform engineers build internal data platforms — self-serve compute, templated pipelines, and data catalogs that let data engineers and analysts work independently.

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Lakehouse architecture

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They design and manage Databricks/Snowflake platforms — Unity Catalog, workspace management, cluster policies, and cost controls that serve your entire data org.

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Timezone for platform support

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Data platforms serve internal users. LATAM's 4–8 hour US overlap ensures your platform engineer handles compute issues and access requests during business hours.

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60–70% lower than US salaries

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A senior data platform engineer earns $5,500–$9,000/month in LATAM vs $15,000–$22,000 in the US. Platform expertise at competitive rates.

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Data cost management

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Our engineers implement cost controls — cluster auto-termination, spot instances, query cost budgets, and storage tiering that optimize your data infrastructure spend.

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Security & governance built-in

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They implement data access controls, encryption, audit logging, and compliance frameworks — ensuring your data platform meets SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR requirements.

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Your trusted partner for hiring data platform engineers in LATAM

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From Databricks platforms to self-serve data catalogs — platform engineers who make your data org productive.

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AWS
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PostgreSQL
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How we find your perfect hire

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Candidate funnel

/1 — Discovery Brief

We start every search with a detailed intake session to understand your role inside and out.

  • Tech stack, seniority, and team structure
  • Culture, working style, and timezone requirements
  • Compensation benchmarks for LATAM markets
  • Success criteria and interview process design
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Hiring shouldn't be this hard

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Data teams blocked on infra tickets?

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Our platform engineers build self-serve tooling — automated compute provisioning, templated pipeline scaffolds, and data catalogs that eliminate infra bottlenecks.

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Databricks costs out of control?

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We screen for cost optimization — cluster policies, auto-termination, spot instances, and usage monitoring that cut your data platform bill by 30–50%.

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Months to find a data platform engineer?

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Data platform is a specialized discipline. We maintain 300+ pre-vetted engineers and deliver first shortlists in 5–7 days.

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$200K+ for data platform engineers?

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US data platform engineers command $170K–$240K+. LATAM offers same platform expertise at $66K–$108K. Fixed-fee from $2,900.

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GENTY vs hiring data platform engineers alone

GENTY delivers pre-vetted data platform engineers with verified infrastructure, self-serve, and cost optimization skills.

GENTY Recruitment
Traditional agencies
Platform design, lakehouse, and self-serve assessed
Resume keyword matching for 'platform'
300+ pre-vetted data platform engineers in pipeline
Cold outreach starting from zero
First candidates in 5–7 business days
6–12 weeks to first qualified candidate
Fixed-fee pricing from $2,900 per hire
20–25% of annual salary ($15K–$50K)
3-month replacement guarantee included
No guarantee — restart if it doesn't work
Lakehouse + cost optimization verified
Generic DevOps assessment
English C1/C2 + remote work readiness verified
Self-reported language proficiency

Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results

Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM

5-star client satisfaction, verified by Clutch

Top Clutch Executive Search Mexico 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Uruguay 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Mexico City 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Argentina 2026
G2 Clients Love Us

What our clients say

Daniel Maloney

CEO, Tailwind

Their communication was also strong, and they made the whole hiring process feel less stressful. GENTY helped us reduce hiring time and quickly filled roles with high-quality candidates who matched the required skills.

Bob Karlseng

CEO, Title Company

They knew the type of experience and temperament needed for the roles.

Kara Banosian

CMO, Stavvy

They did not simply post resumes; they provided us with candidates who were a real fit, saving us time and effort in the hiring process.

Matt Martin

CTO, Tech Startup

GENTY recruitment helped us quickly find software engineers. Their team was proactive and made scheduling effortless.

Paul Rees

CEO, Spikr

The best thing about GENTY Recruitment was that they really comprehended our company culture and needs. They presented a shortlist of candidates in a timely manner.

Keith Hales

CEO, InfoSystems, Inc.

Their strength was in understanding the technical depth of our roles while still focusing on cultural fit. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.

Lalit Mangal

CEO, Airmeet

Instead of just filling positions, they focused on bringing in people who could grow and evolve with us.

Carlo Gualandri

CEO, Soldo

Their project management was very professional.

Melissa K.

Head of TA, Enterprise Client

Reliable partner for building a strong team. We liked how organized and structured the process was.

Praful Chavda

Founder, Startup

They took time to understand our team dynamics, not just the job description.

Greg Williams

President, Audigent

The most impressive fact to us was that they knew our industry and hiring requirements well. They demonstrated excellent communication, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback.

David Hsu

CEO, Retool

They not only sent resumes but also brought us candidates who really matched what we were seeking.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing

Choose the service that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Recruitment

from $2,900

Fixed-fee hiring for tech, sales & operations roles across LATAM

  • 3-month replacement guarantee
  • No upfront payments — pay on results
  • First candidates within 3–5 days
  • Pre-vetted & culturally screened
  • Dedicated recruiter assigned

Staffing

from $99/mo

We hire, onboard & manage — you focus on building your product

  • Per-employee monthly fee
  • Payroll, compliance & benefits handled
  • Onboarding & HR support included
  • Flexible scale up or down anytime
  • Dedicated account manager

Executive Search

Custom

C-level & VP hires for companies scaling in LATAM and beyond

  • Confidential & targeted headhunting
  • Leadership assessment & culture fit
  • Market mapping & competitor analysis
  • 6-month replacement guarantee
  • Board-ready candidate shortlists

Salary Benchmarking

Custom

Data-driven compensation insights for LATAM markets

  • Country & role-specific salary data
  • Percentile-based compensation bands
  • Benefits & equity benchmarking
  • Market trends & hiring insights
  • Custom PDF report delivered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.

Data platform engineers build the infrastructure layer that data teams depend on — self-serve data platforms, compute clusters, orchestration systems, data catalogs, and access controls that enable engineers and analysts to work independently.

Data engineers build pipelines for specific datasets. Data platform engineers build the platform those pipelines run on — compute infrastructure, orchestration systems, monitoring, and self-serve tooling.

We assess platform design, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes for data workloads, cost optimization, security/access controls, and the ability to build developer-friendly data infrastructure.

Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow, Kubernetes, Terraform, data catalogs (Datahub, Amundsen), and cloud-native data services. They build the infrastructure data teams run on.

Senior data platform engineers in LATAM earn $5,500–$9,000/month — 60–70% less than US rates of $15,000–$22,000/month.

First shortlists in 5–7 business days. Data platform roles average 16–21 days from kickoff to signed offer.

Yes. Platform engineers serve internal data teams. LATAM's 4–8 hour overlap ensures platform support during business hours.

Every placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

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