Hire REST / GraphQL API Engineers in LATAM
Access pre-vetted senior API engineers from Latin America — REST and GraphQL experts, schema-first designers, timezone-aligned, and ready to ship in under 2 weeks.
LATAM countries
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Colombia
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API engineer hiring · LATAM
Everything you need to hire API engineers in LATAM
We assess API engineers across 12 core competencies — from REST best practices and GraphQL schema design to authentication, caching, and performance.
We screen every skill that matters
Every API engineer in our pipeline is assessed across 12 core competencies before they reach your interview stage.
API teams across every sector
From SaaS integrations to FinTech payment APIs — we know the API design demands of each industry.
Hire API talent across LATAM
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia — we source senior API engineers from the strongest talent pools in Latin America.
Why hire in LATAM API Engineers
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API-first development culture in LATAM
LATAM engineers building for US SaaS companies adopt API-first design naturally. Our candidates design clean, well-documented APIs used by thousands of integrators.
REST + GraphQL dual proficiency
Most of our API engineers are proficient in both paradigms — they know when to use REST vs GraphQL and can architect hybrid solutions with BFF patterns.
Timezone overlap for API coordination
API design requires tight collaboration with frontend, mobile, and partner teams. LATAM's 4–8 hour US overlap enables synchronous API contract discussions.
60–70% lower than US API engineer salaries
A senior API engineer earns $4,500–$7,500/month in LATAM vs $13,000–$19,000 in the US. Same design skills — dramatically lower cost.
Security-first API design
Our API engineers implement authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and input validation as standard practice — not afterthoughts.
Documentation & developer experience
Our vetted API engineers write comprehensive documentation — OpenAPI specs, GraphQL playground, code examples, and migration guides.
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From startup MVPs to enterprise integrations — we connect you with senior API engineers who design clean, scalable interfaces.
How we find your perfect hire
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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GENTY vs hiring API engineers in LATAM alone
Compared to LinkedIn sourcing or generalist agencies, GENTY delivers pre-vetted API engineers who've passed our technical assessment.
Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results
Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM
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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.
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Our pricing
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.
We recruit mid-level to principal API engineers. Our sweet spot is senior developers with 5+ years designing and building production APIs — RESTful services, GraphQL schemas, and API gateway architectures.
Yes. Most candidates are proficient in both paradigms — OpenAPI/Swagger for REST, schema-first design with Apollo/Hasura for GraphQL. We match expertise to your architecture needs.
Our assessment covers API design principles, authentication (OAuth, JWT), rate limiting, versioning, schema design, resolver patterns, N+1 prevention, caching strategies, and a live design exercise.
Absolutely. Our candidates design API-first architectures — domain modeling, resource hierarchy, pagination strategies, error handling conventions, and comprehensive documentation.
Senior API engineers in LATAM earn $4,500–$7,500/month depending on country and experience. That's 60–70% less than US rates of $13,000–$19,000/month.
First shortlists in 3–5 business days. API engineer roles average 12–16 days from kickoff to signed offer.
Yes. All LATAM countries overlap 4–8 hours with US business hours. Most of our API engineers work EST or CST-aligned schedules.
Every API engineer placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee. If a hire doesn't meet expectations within 90 days, we find a replacement at no additional cost.
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