Texas Tech Hiring Revolution: DFW’s Startup Launches AI to Instantly Match Top Developers

August 14, 2025
Revolutionizing Tech Hiring in Texas: DFW Startup Launches AI Platform That Instantly Finds and Accurately Matches Top Developers to Your Projects

Located at the hub of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, UnitedCode, the leading IT Staff Augmentation provider, founded in 2019, has developed a pioneering AI-driven platform to transform global recruitment and screening of top technical talent. 

As one of America’s fastest-growing technology hubs, Texas, particularly the DFW region, is under increasing pressure to rapidly hire top software coders in the face of intense competition and a fast-growing market.

Utilizing leading-edge machine learning, big data, and behavioral science, UnitedCode’s platform extends beyond conventional resume screening. It analyzes accurate coding contributions, peer ratings, and collaboration behavior to provide precise and predictive measures of technical and team fit for candidates. This integrated approach solves core recruitment issues by dramatically cutting time-to-hire and improving retention.

According to Gartner, AI-based recruitment software can lower time-to-hire by 40%, reduce recruitment costs by up to 30%, and turnover by 20%, demonstrating the innovation introduced by AI-based recruitment software. UnitedCode’s solution is indeed meeting the distinctive needs of Texas’s booming tech industry, where information technology workers have grown 15% in 2024 alone, the Texas Workforce Commission reports.

 

What makes UnitedCode truly unique is its reach: while proudly headquartered in Texas, we source top-tier developers across 25 countries in Europe, South America, and North America. Need a local contractor right here in Dallas-Fort Worth? We can find them too. And if you’re a DFW business owner, we’d be happy to meet you for a friendly cup of coffee to talk through all your developer hiring needs. For local business residents in Texas, we also offer a special package. Just fill out the short form below to learn more.

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From its homegrown roots and international reach, UnitedCode enables Dallas and Fort Worth businesses, as well as those farther afield, to recruit experienced developers at affordable costs, leading the way in the ever-evolving realm of technology. In addition to offering the standard for cutting-edge recruitment, this pioneering program sets the pace when it comes to transparency, accuracy, and speed of talent procurement.

Why Traditional Hiring Fails Modern Tech Teams? Structural Inefficiencies and the Rise of Smarter Models

The tech hiring market is at a breaking point

The dominant talent acquisition landscape in tech, and especially in fast-growing regions like the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, illustrates that there is a growing mismatch between traditional models of recruitment and the demands of modern engineering teams. And now, the problem has become louder, as tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google openly state that hiring tech talent and their classification will be significant challenges in the years to come. As the demand for high-performing software talent grows more urgent, traditional hiring systems are cracking under pressure, not delivering the speed, accuracy, or transparency modern teams require.

Traditional IT staffing companies and outsourcing vendors continue to cling to outdated methods: keyword-driven resume filtering, shallow candidate assessments, and volume-driven delivery that emphasizes speed over suitability.

 In LinkedIn’s 2023 Talent Solutions Report:

  • 75% of technologists are increasingly challenging to reach through traditional recruiting channels.
  • Over 60% of employers report being overwhelmed by unqualified or irrelevant candidates, often due to a lack of proper vetting and context-free screening.

Not only is this a waste of time, but it is also a source of a low signal-to-noise ratio in hiring. Recruiters may bombard hiring managers with dozens of CVs, but none or very few match the required skill sets or team dynamics. This results in an inflated hiring process, good candidates being lost in the noise, and decision-making coming to a standstill due to low confidence in the pipeline.

This is a rising dysfunction in classic IT outsourcing, long considered a cost-saving strategy. In reality, the model is under attack on several fronts:

  • Wage inflation in previously affordable markets is eroding the price advantage. Average technology salaries in Indian Tier 1 cities grew 13% year-over-year in 2024, narrowing the cost gap with nearshore or even onshore talent, per Nasscom.
  • Time zone imbalance and communication inefficiencies also compromise delivery speed and product quality, especially for Agile teams that demand high collaboration and rapid feedback loops.
  • IP and compliance risk continue to be a concern for U.S.-based companies outsourcing sensitive data or systems development to vendors in locations where enforcement standards are weak.

Fee opacity and inflated markups remain major pain points. Deloitte’s 2024 Human Capital Trends report found that agency margins typically range from 40% to 60%, often with concealed subcontractor fees that are not disclosed to clients until late in the process. In many outsourcing chains, the developer you hire may actually be “resold” through two or three subcontracting firms before reaching your project. Each layer takes its own cut, which means the engineer often receives as little as half or even less of what the client is paying. This not only reduces the developer’s motivation and long-term commitment but also creates a misalignment of incentives, as the companies in the chain are focused on maximizing their margin rather than ensuring the best talent fit and delivery quality.

These inefficiencies are not simply academic. They manifest as delays in projects, poor onboarding outcomes, and slowed engineering velocity, especially harmful for high-growth companies that depend on the speed of execution for market traction. In markets like Texas, where startup formation is accelerating and enterprise innovation is rapidly expanding, hiring inefficiencies can no longer be tolerated.

As companies reassess their hiring strategies, two imperatives have emerged:

  • Speed and quality can no longer be a compromise. Modern hiring must balance time-to-hire with long-term retention and team performance.
  • The process has to be transparent, data-informed, and globally extensive yet locally relevant. Organizations want to tap into the global tech talent pool, but they cannot because of compliance, monitoring, and a lack of contextual awareness that traditional systems cannot deliver.

This has created a shift toward hybrid hiring models that offset automation, AI-powered vetting, and human oversight, with companies seeking platforms offering curated, performance-tested talent and operational support in one system. UnitedCode is among the solutions created to fill this demand, offering a new approach that reflects the velocity and complexity of the contemporary technology hiring environment.

Global Shortage of High-Skill Engineers: What the Numbers Show?

The talent crunch in software development isn’t confined to Texas; it’s a global challenge. A recent BCG report warns of a widening gap that could slash U.S. economic output by millions, with demand for engineering skills set to grow by around 13% from 2023 to 2031. Similarly, IDC’s industry analysis projects a worldwide shortage of full-time software developers ballooning from 1.4 million in 2021 to 4 million by 2025.

In the U.S. alone, more than 1.3 million tech positions remain unfilled, with a persistent mismatch between the skills companies need and those graduates bring, according to Grid Dynamics. This trend shows that employer demand is outpacing the available workforce, particularly for roles requiring AI, machine learning, or specialized engineering expertise. The same pattern is confirmed in Lemon.io’s report on the software engineering job market.

Recent studies further highlight the urgency of this issue on a global scale. For example, leaders in quantum computing, including IBM and Google, are already preparing for an acute talent shortage by investing in educational partnerships and workforce development.

Moreover, the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report forecasts the creation of 170 million new roles in emerging technology sectors like AI and data analytics, while 92 million roles may disappear due to automation and evolving skill demands. This shift underscores the urgent need for continuous upskilling and innovative hiring strategies worldwide.
These numbers underscore a fundamental reality it’s not just about competition for talent, but a systemic supply-demand imbalance that demands smarter, AI-enhanced, and scalable hiring strategies. At UnitedCode, we address this challenge head-on with our AI-driven platform that goes beyond conventional recruitment by predicting both technical skills and team fit delivering faster, more precise hiring outcomes.

Fraud Risks in the Tech Recruiting Market: What are the criteria for identifying a fraudster?

Over the years, we’ve encountered numerous fake “candidates” and even organized groups posing as developers. Common red flags include:

  • Blurred or virtual backgrounds on calls, with other people occasionally appearing in the frame for a split second.
  • Background noise reminiscent of a call center, overlapping voices, and a characteristic atmosphere.
  • Using simple, generic European names, but when asked about education, mentioning studies in Asia while claiming current EU citizenship.
  • Struggling to answer location-based questions without Googling (one candidate even forgot to turn off screen share while searching).
  • Disconnecting immediately if asked to switch to the language of their “claimed” citizenship.
  • Never having ID “on the spot”; when IDs are sent later, they often contain errors or mismatched details.

This experience proves that in modern IT recruiting, speed alone is not enough; deep identity and skills verification are critical. Automated filters and traditional agencies often miss these fraud signals. AI-driven vetting combined with hands-on verification, as implemented by UnitedCode, significantly reduces such risks.

Hiring in Texas: Fast Growth, Fierce Competition, and a Shifting Talent Landscape

Hiring in Texas: Fast Growth, Fierce Competition, and a Shifting Talent Landscape

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Texas has rapidly emerged as one of the top tech destinations in the United States. Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston are attracting startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, lured by the state’s pro-business climate, absence of a corporate income tax, and proximity to a vast, diverse workforce.

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the tech sector in Texas added over 45,000 new jobs in 2024, with the DFW metroplex itself seeing a 15% year-over-year increase in IT-related employment. The region is now home to major offices for Google, Meta, Oracle, and Texas Instruments, further stoking demand for highly skilled software engineers.

This growth does not come without a cost, however:

  • Talent shortages are worsening: Despite local university pipelines and tech bootcamps, the supply of senior developers has not kept pace with demand. Positions requiring 5+ years of experience in high-demand stacks (e.g., React, Python, DevOps, AI/ML) are hard to fill.
  • Compensation inflation is here: Median salaries for mid-to-senior software developers in Dallas-Fort Worth grew by 18% from 2023 to 2024, according to CompTIA’s 2024 State of the Tech Workforce report.

Hybrid and remote preferences continue: Post-COVID, many engineers now expect flexible or full remote arrangements. This contributes to a mismatch when local businesses look for in-office recruits, further decreasing the candidate pool.

Hiring cycles are fragmented and slow: It takes an average of 42 days to fill a software engineering position in Texas using conventional methods, involving several rounds of interviews, vendor negotiations, and internal slowdowns.

UnitedCode’s model was designed with these dynamics in mind. By pairing local market knowledge with a global sourcing network and AI-powered vetting, it helps companies:

  • Get access to qualified engineers 2x faster than with conventional recruiting models.
  • Achieve cost-effectiveness and skill alignment balance when adding local, nearshore, or offshore hires.
  • Have remote-ready, contract-compliant developers with complete legal and payroll protection.
  • Remain competitive in a landscape where top talent is removed from the market in weeks or days.

In an economically adventurous and innovation-driven state such as Texas, speed, quality, and agility in hiring are no longer a luxury. They’re a matter of course. UnitedCode offers all three crafted in Texas, but made for the world.

UnitedCode: A Smarter, Faster, and Transparent Way to Hire Software Engineers

UnitedCode is a tech hiring platform that instantly finds and accurately matches Top-Developers to your projects. We solve one of the most aggravating problems in modern technology: how to find, vet, and retain top-performing developers without hidden fees, bloated processes, or inefficient middlemen.

UnitedCode is a DFW startup founded in 2019 to address the brokenness of traditional IT hiring and outsourcing models. Unlike conventional staffing firms or freelancing platforms, it provides a comprehensive hiring solution tailored for companies requiring ongoing delivery, rapid hiring, and scalable global teams.

Inefficiencies plague the recruitment climate of today:

  • Outdated recruitment practices remain dominant, founded on slow cycles, manual screenings, and recruiter prejudice.
  • Agency markups vary between 30%–40%, according to Deloitte’s 2024 HR report, with the majority of clients not realizing the hidden subcontracting fees.
  • Low recruitment accuracy is a critical issue. LinkedIn Talent Solutions (2023) estimated that 60% of recruiting managers are swamped with underqualified applicants, and 75% of recruiters cannot find developers whose skill sets align with real-world requirements.

UnitedCode sidesteps these problems with an entirely novel approach.

UnitedCode Solution: AI Meets Human Expertise

At the center of UnitedCode’s system is an AI-powered vetting engine that evaluates candidates based on more than résumés or buzzwords on the surface. It scans:

  • Confirmed GitHub activity and real-world code examples.
  • Technical stack abilities through role-specific simulations.
  • Cross-platform validation of work history.
  • Communication and behavioral traits to predict remote collaboration success.

This is complemented with human intuition, such as technical interviewers and hiring experts, to offer high-confidence matches based on real performance capability, not self-reported claims

Our clients don’t get dozens of resumes. They get 3–5 pre-screened prospects with end-to-end context and forward-looking performance data, resulting in up to 30% fewer hiring mistakes and 42% less time-to-hire.

From Texas to the World: Local Roots, Global Talent

While based in Dallas-Fort Worth, UnitedCode allows for the composition of distributed teams in Latin America and Europe that give access to:

Beyond Hiring: Operational, Legal, and Compliance Support

Hiring global talent is not just about sourcing; it’s also about reducing risk. UnitedCode offers:

  • Payroll and benefits administration across 20+ countries;
  • Contract and NDA structuring that is compliant with U.S. legal frameworks;
  • Insurance protection and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOC2).
  • And other included services that will free you from the kindergarten daily routine.

Performance Benchmarks and Platform Impact

UnitedCode’s plan is backed by strong performance indicators:

  • 42% reduction in time-to-hire, compared to traditional staffing agencies;
  • 30% improvement in candidate-job match, based on post-hire performance reviews;
  • 25% average saving on tech hiring budgets for enterprises and SMBs.

Unlike websites like Upwork or Toptal, UnitedCode offers narrowly defined, role-specific matches, rather than broad freelancer pools, with one-on-one consulting being made available to clients in DFW and broader Texas.

Local Engagement, Personalized Support

What truly sets UnitedCode apart is its boots-on-the-ground interaction and tailored recruiting support. Headquartered in Dallas, the team frequently meets face-to-face with Texas-based clients at no cost and with no obligations to support local businesses and share expertise. These consultations cover how to:

  • Build full-time distributed teams;
  • Employ contract or freelance developers to augment in-house staff;
  • Create budget, velocity, and tech stack-focused hybrid recruitment strategies.

This hands-on, community-first approach attracts both startups and established Texas businesses, especially as DFW becomes a national leader in growth and enterprise technology.

Open Pricing: Fact or Fiction?

Open pricing, or price transparency, is widely touted as one of the answers to the majority of the problems plaguing traditional IT staffing and outsourcing models, i.e., to eliminate hidden fees, inflated markups, and opaque cost structures. In theory, open pricing suggests that customers know exactly what they are paying for, the cost of every service or resource they are going to consume, and where their money ends up. However, while a perfect goal, fully open pricing is more a fantasy than a fact for most tech recruitment and outsourcing markets.

Other reasons deter true open pricing. First, complex supply chains with multiple intermediaries make the cost structure opaque. Second, suppliers consider price information as confidential or competitive information. Third, the dynamic needs of the market and availability of resources induce dynamic pricing, which suppliers do not want to reveal fully so that they retain flexibility.

Yet market pressure is mounting. Growing awareness among companies about hidden fees and the availability of AI platforms with more effective, data-driven hiring practices is compelling vendors to give more transparency. New recruitment models like UnitedCode foster a model where clients get honest, performance-based pricing and avoid the markup maze.

Our clients are always aware of the direct compensation engineers receive, and our flat commission is clearly outlined and fixed in the contract. This model ensures cost predictability, builds trust, and fosters win-win collaboration, where engineers feel valued and clients can efficiently allocate their budgets.

Eliminating intermediaries from the supply chain, along with transparent pricing featuring a fixed, low commission, enables us to significantly reduce the final rates offered to our clients. 

Please find the comparison table with hourly $ rates.

A unique resume format

We also developed a unique resume format that simplifies the clients’ experience of choosing a candidate. We’ve created an entirely new, insight-rich resume design that uncovers a developer’s profound expertise. This breakthrough provides hiring teams with a more precise and more detailed understanding of each candidate’s capabilities.

Usually, when you receive a resume from a recruiter or staffing agency, you just see a list of companies the developer worked for, maybe some general summary, in case the developers themself indicates it in their resume. In the case of freelance platforms, you have to rely only on what the freelancer indicates about themselves and the reviews left about them, and that’s if there are any.

But UnitedCode breaks this outdated approach. During our five-step selection process, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the candidate’s entire work experience. As a result, you get not just a classic resume, but an analytical summary:

  • general overview
  • information on the ratio of general experience and direct commercial work experience
  • information on domain expertise
  • information on the types of applications being developed and the years of experience working with this or that
  • a precise percentage distribution of the specific weight of using a particular technology on each project.

Here’s an example of the CV from our platform:

That is why we are elevating Tech Recruitment through AI and a Revolutionary Resume Format. And that is why with our streamlined, reengineered resume format, decision-makers can identify the right candidates in minutes, not weeks.

Why Does UnitedCode Stand Out Among Other IT Staff Augmentation Solutions?

Too Many Platforms – Too Little Trust

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses often require skilled IT professionals to support their projects and initiatives, resulting in a growing demand for staff augmentation services. Over the last 5-10 years, numerous popular IT recruitment and staffing platforms have emerged and experienced significant growth. However, these platforms frequently face criticism over inflated prices and opaque candidate selection processes. Here’s a qiuck comparison of UnitedCode with such well-known platforms as TopTal and Upwork.

Finding the Right Candidate

Have you ever tried to find a candidate on Upwork just for research purposes? You probably noticed that its search filtering system is practically non-existent. Even the “advanced search” with three extra fields doesn’t solve the problem. The list of skills to filter by is limited, so you often get thousands of candidates to sift through yourself. Moreover, search results may include profiles where the skills you need are only marginally mentioned, not core competencies, stretching your search longer than necessary.

TopTal addresses this by offering to find candidates based on your requirements. However, you must first pass a bureaucratic verification process, which delays your search.

UnitedCode makes it easier: you simply submit an application describing your needs, and we begin a preliminary search immediately. Then, we schedule a call to thoroughly discuss every detail, ensuring we can present you with only highly targeted resumes. No upfront commitments required, you can even use our search simultaneously with other platforms.

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Candidate Verification Process

TopTal’s multi-stage vetting process is known, but it can take 6 to 8 weeks to onboard a developer, a timeframe that doesn’t suit startups or fast-growing SMBs where every day counts toward the next funding round.

UpWork, on the other hand, offers no candidate vetting on your behalf. You must manually screen and communicate with candidates, which is time-consuming. UpWork’s platform suits short-term freelance tasks, but finding an experienced senior engineer with a unique tech stack for a long-term role is difficult. Additionally, UpWork often faces the issue of developers outsourcing work to lower-rate freelancers while billing you at a premium, which undermines trust despite their efforts at freelancer verification.

UnitedCode uses a five-stage candidate selection combining expert technical recruiters and AI-driven screening. Our unique résumé format summarizes every assessment step, giving you a structured and transparent overview of the candidate experience. What you spend hours doing on UpWork, we do for you efficiently and reliably. Thanks to years of refinement, we deliver initial candidate matches within 7 days, significantly faster than TopTal.

Our process requires no obligation on your part. You simply submit your requirements, review the CVs we provide, and then choose your superstar. Only after that do we sign contracts and start work. Plus, we offer a 1-month trial where our services come with no commission fees, a risk-free way to assess fit.

Transparent Pricing: Do you know how much the developer actually receives?

TopTal is a well-known hiring platform, but its pricing structure is opaque. Have you ever wondered how much of your payment actually reaches the developer? Developer reviews reveal that TopTal often pays significantly less than what clients are charged. There are even reports about manipulated candidate profiles misrepresenting skills. While we cannot verify every claim, the consistency of these claims across different countries, such as Italian or Ukrainian resources, suggests a pattern.

TopTal never discloses the split between developer pay and platform commission. This secrecy is a stark contrast to UnitedCode’s open pricing model: you always know exactly how much your developer earns, can adjust their pay to motivate long-term commitment, and this does not affect our fixed $7.5/hour commission.

We also offer a buy-out option: you can directly contract your developer and continue working with them outside our platform, eliminating commission fees altogether.

UpWork’s pricing changed in May 2023, with fees raised to 10%, and by May 2025, they introduced variable service fees from 0% to 15%, effectively increasing costs for higher-rated freelancers. Freelancers’ feedback confirms that this results in an actual fee hike, which clients bear.

Here’s what Reddit reviews on this issue look like from freelancers who work through UpWork: in results, this is an actual increase in commission to 15%. That is, the higher the developer’s rate, the more commission you will pay, unlike UnitedCode, where the commission is fixed and does not depend on the developer’s rate.

Get a multiservices talent management tool

Our commission is fixed, transparent, and charged only on actual developer working hours, with no hidden fees or upfront payments. In return, you receive a full-fledged multiservices talent management tool and a complete cycle of staffing support services. This enables you to focus fully on working with your developer while we handle operational tasks, such as onboarding, compliance, contracts, and performance tracking.

You can review the full list of included services here. You won’t find this level of comprehensive support at TopTal or, especially, at UpWork, which primarily manages payments.

Final Thoughts: Hiring Software Engineers in the AI Era

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, especially in booming markets like Dallas-Fort Worth, traditional recruitment models no longer meet the needs of startups and growing companies. Lengthy hiring cycles, hidden agency markups, limited candidate transparency, and outdated screening processes cost businesses valuable time, money, and momentum.

At UnitedCode, we move with the times by combining multi-level candidate vetting with AI-powered insights. Our process checks candidates from every angle: skills, motivation, authenticity (eliminating fake profiles), and cultural fit. Unlike old-school models where developers get “resold” multiple times between agencies, sometimes inflating costs by 100% or more, our approach is built on direct, transparent relationships. Clients interact directly with vetted engineers, ensuring fair compensation and genuine engagement.

Will AI Replace Recruiters?

AI is transforming recruiting, but it’s a tool, not a replacement. AI enhances recruiter effectiveness by automating data analysis, aggregating candidate assessments, and detecting inconsistencies. That’s why at UnitedCode, we blend AI precision with human expertise. Our recruiters use AI to complement testing and streamline evaluation, but human judgment remains key to matching the right engineer to your unique project.

UnitedCode: Your All-in-One Texas-Flavored Hiring Solution

UnitedCode offers an innovative approach to sourcing and staffing software engineers, amplified by AI and grounded in transparency and service excellence. Our unique advantages include:

  • AI-enhanced multi-dimensional candidate screening.
  • Open and fair pricing model, no hidden markups, clear developer compensation.
  • Extensive operational support during the entire engagement
  • No obligations during candidate search, you review unlimited profiles risk-free, and pay only after hiring and after the first month of developer work.
  • Local presence in Dallas-Fort Worth with a special Texas-focused offer, plus global reach when needed.

We are a strong alternative to platforms like Toptal and Upwork. Unlike Upwork’s up-to-20% commission or Toptal’s sometimes opaque 100%+ markups, UnitedCode offers a fixed, transparent fee. You always know exactly what your developer earns, and you can even increase their pay to boost long-term motivation without affecting our commission.

To tech leaders in DFW and beyond, UnitedCode is more than a recruitment service. We’re your strategic partner in building strong, scalable engineering teams, combining local accessibility with global expertise, helping you innovate and grow with confidence in the AI era.


Prepared and written by Dan Bohatyrchuk, Founder and CEO of UnitedCode, Seasoned Entrepreneur, Product Engineering Manager, Startup Advisor with 20+ years of experience


Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find Dallas-Fort Worth developers without wasting time or overpaying?

Traditional legacy IT staffing models in DFW often involve high markups, lengthy feedback loops, and unclear qualification criteria. UnitedCode operates differently. Our AI-based hiring platform gives you pre-screened shortlists of best-fit software engineers, precisely matched to your requirements. No inflated agency fees, no wasted interviews, no waits. You enjoy transparent pricing, fast turnaround, and better-quality candidates typically within 72 hours. It’s a more intelligent, quicker way to hire in Texas.

How accurate is UnitedCode’s AI screening tool in comparison to traditional screening methods?

Our AI screening platform will go well beyond keyword matching against resumes. It analyzes developer performance across a range of real-world data signals: contribution history (e.g., GitHub), behavioral traits, project consistency, and previous tech stack usage. The platform simulates task-specific scenarios to assess fit and warns of red flags like exaggerated experience or fractured project timelines. With it, our model achieves over 99% vetting accuracy, delivering you more high-quality candidates and fewer false positives.

Will AI replace tech recruiters?

Not all and not any time soon. Where AI excels at data processing, bias removal, and hard-skill fit detection, it lacks the context and empathy to make informed hiring choices. Team culture, product priority, and stakeholder relationships all rely on human intuition. At UnitedCode, we offer a comprehensive approach: AI pre-sorts and technical screens, and our recruitment specialists validate soft skills and provide final recommendations. It’s a hybrid approach honed for precision and speed.

Should I hire nearshore or offshore developers in 2025?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer; it simply depends on what is most important to you. For companies based in Texas, nearshore developers in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina) offer good English skills, the same time zones, and decent engineering skills. Eastern Europe, like Poland, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, remains the top region for strong technical skills, especially in backend, DevOps, and architecture roles. Offshore geographies, such as the Caucasus or Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia), remain ideal for QA, support, and tasks with a fixed structure; however, they likely require more upfront planning. We help our customers choose the right region by role, balancing cost, time zone adaptation, and communication needs.