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Codebay Rebrands as Nefter: A New Identity for a New Chapter 150 150 Nefter

Codebay Rebrands as Nefter: A New Identity for a New Chapter

Codebay has officially rebranded as Nefter, marking a strategic evolution that better reflects the company’s mission to be the nearshore partner of choice for U.S. tech companies. Nefter — short for Nearshore Engineers For Tech-Enabled Results — captures our core focus: sourcing, managing, and retaining top-tier engineering talent from Latin America. We connect high-performing developers…

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Why “Done-for-You Hiring” Works Better for Fast-Growing Companies 1536 1024 Nefter

Why “Done-for-You Hiring” Works Better for Fast-Growing Companies

When you’re scaling fast, hiring engineers becomes one of your biggest bottlenecks — and one of your biggest risks. Sourcing takes time. Screening takes energy. And legal compliance, contracts, and payroll eat up hours you don’t have. What if all of that could be handled for you? At Nefter, we believe the answer isn’t just…

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Hiring Senior Developers in LATAM: A 2025 Market Outlook 150 150 Nefter

Hiring Senior Developers in LATAM: A 2025 Market Outlook

As we enter the second half of 2025, one thing is clear: LATAM is no longer an emerging option for hiring senior tech talent — it’s a strategic advantage. What used to be a cost-saving tactic has matured into a full-fledged hiring strategy adopted by startups and enterprises alike. At Nefter, we’ve spent the last…

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3 Reasons Your U.S. Startup Shouldn’t Hire Freelancers — And What to Do Instead 150 150 Nefter

3 Reasons Your U.S. Startup Shouldn’t Hire Freelancers — And What to Do Instead

When you’re a U.S.-based startup trying to move fast, shipping product and hiring talent often go hand in hand. And for many founders, freelancers feel like the obvious solution: quick, flexible, and budget-friendly. But here’s the reality — what looks like a shortcut can end up costing you more in the long run. At Nefter,…

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Why Retention Is the New Recruitment in Remote Teams 150 150 Nefter

Why Retention Is the New Recruitment in Remote Teams

Hiring great engineers is hard. Keeping them is even harder. In a world where top tech talent has more options than ever, the companies that win aren’t just the ones that hire well — they’re the ones that retain well. This is especially true for remote teams, where relationships, culture, and loyalty require a different…

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Legal & Compliance Risks When Hiring LATAM Developers (and How to Avoid Them) 150 150 Nefter

Legal & Compliance Risks When Hiring LATAM Developers (and How to Avoid Them)

Hiring remote developers in Latin America can be one of the smartest moves for a U.S. company — faster access to talent, reduced costs, and better time zone alignment. But many founders and CTOs underestimate one thing: legal and compliance risk. If you’re hiring international talent without a proper structure, you may be exposing your…

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How Nearshoring Can Cut Hiring Time by Half (Without Sacrificing Quality) 150 150 Nefter

How Nearshoring Can Cut Hiring Time by Half (Without Sacrificing Quality)

Hiring great engineers is hard — and slow. For most U.S. companies, the typical hiring cycle for a mid- to senior-level developer can take 6 to 12 weeks, sometimes longer. Between sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, negotiations, and notice periods, teams are stuck waiting while projects stall or product roadmaps fall behind. That’s where nearshoring changes…

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Why U.S. Companies Are Turning to LATAM for Tech Talent 150 150 Nefter

Why U.S. Companies Are Turning to LATAM for Tech Talent

The U.S. tech industry is facing a growing talent shortage, and fast-moving companies are starting to look beyond traditional hiring models. One of the most effective strategies gaining momentum is hiring software engineers in Latin America. At Nefter, we work directly with U.S. startups and scaling teams, and we’ve seen a clear shift toward nearshoring…

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What Makes a Great Nearshore Engineer (And How to Spot One) 150 150 Nefter

What Makes a Great Nearshore Engineer (And How to Spot One)

Hiring remotely opens the door to global talent — but it also makes it harder to spot the difference between a “good” developer and a great one. Especially when you’re hiring nearshore, the pool of qualified engineers is large and growing fast. So, how do you know who’s truly exceptional? At Nefter, we’ve evaluated hundreds…

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Inside the Nefter Vetting Process: How We Assess Tech, English, and Culture Fit 150 150 Nefter

Inside the Nefter Vetting Process: How We Assess Tech, English, and Culture Fit

One of the biggest pain points in hiring is sifting through endless resumes only to find that most candidates aren’t quite right. Either they fall short technically, struggle to communicate clearly, or simply don’t fit the way your team works. At Nefter, we believe that effective hiring starts with rigorous vetting — not just for…

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How Nearshore Engineers Boost Team Velocity in Agile Environments 150 150 Nefter

How Nearshore Engineers Boost Team Velocity in Agile Environments

Velocity matters. For product teams running on Agile, the ability to iterate, deploy, and respond to feedback quickly is everything. But here’s the catch: even with great processes in place, your velocity will always depend on one thing — your people. If your team is constantly blocked by time zones, communication gaps, or unstable resourcing,…

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