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, your sprints suffer. And in a fast-moving market, that delay compounds fast.
That’s where nearshore engineers make a measurable difference.
At Nefter, we’ve seen firsthand how integrating Latin American developers into U.S. product teams unlocks velocity — not just through cost savings or headcount, but through better rhythm, better collaboration, and faster execution.
Here’s how.
Aligned time zones mean no lost days.
With most LATAM countries operating in U.S.-adjacent time zones, real-time collaboration becomes standard. Engineers can attend standups, push code, and resolve blockers during your actual workday — not after it. This eliminates the lag that slows down sprint cycles when teams are distributed across distant continents.
Developers stay embedded in your process.
Unlike freelancers or outsourced vendors, nearshore engineers hired through Nefter are full-time, long-term contributors. That means they’re present for planning meetings, retros, architecture discussions — everything. They’re not just executing tasks. They’re participating in decisions. And that creates stronger context and faster iteration.
Fewer handoffs = higher velocity.
When teams work in drastically different time zones, they rely on async communication, tickets, and documentation. That’s fine in theory — but in practice, it creates friction. With nearshore engineers, you reduce the need for lengthy handoffs. Clarifications happen live. Adjustments are made instantly. Progress accelerates.
They ramp up faster — and stick around.
Because we pre-vet all engineers for technical skills, English proficiency, and cultural fit, onboarding is faster and smoother. And since we stay involved post-hire to support retention, our clients experience significantly less turnover. That continuity matters — because no team can move quickly if it’s constantly replacing developers or re-teaching product context.
They’re used to Agile — and thrive in it.
LATAM engineers, especially those who’ve worked with international clients or startups, are already familiar with Agile workflows, Scrum, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and the speed that modern product teams demand. You don’t have to train them on how to operate — they hit the ground running.
In the end, Agile is only as fast as your team allows it to be. And great process without great people is just paperwork.
If you want faster sprints, faster delivery, and faster growth — start by optimizing your team. And nearshoring might be the smartest first step.
At Nefter, we help U.S. companies hire high-performing engineers from Latin America — developers who integrate fast and accelerate everything.
Let’s talk about how we can help you move faster.