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Satyaki is a Mid-to-Senior DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in AWS, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD automation. He has delivered infrastructure solutions across domains, demonstrating solid communication and client management skills. Candidate's profile mentions proficiency in container management and AWS, and includes leadership as well as founding experience!
Fernando is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in front and backend development, specializing in Ruby and Ruby on Rails. He also has knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and React, alongside a solid understanding of design and architectural patterns. Experienced in cloud environments and legacy system refactoring, Fernando adapts quickly, recently migrating a recommendation algorithm to Golang within two weeks while ensuring output consistency through thorough testing. He has led teams of up to 30 people but values staying hands-on with technology.
Oscar is a Middle-to-Senior backend engineer with 17+ years of experience, specializing in Golang for fintech and AI-driven platforms. He has led architecture and hands-on development of microservices, CI/CD, and AI workflows, with a strong product and client-first mindset. He communicates clearly and excels in autonomous, client-facing roles.
Ignacio is a senior blockchain engineer with deep expertise in Solidity, smart contract architecture, and protocol design, notably leading the development of a Layer 1 blockchain and audited staking systems. He has strong knowledge of NFT and account abstraction standards, DeFi mechanics, and AI agent orchestration. His experience includes engineering leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering production systems for both blockchain and AI automation domains. Communication, adaptability, and product focus are consistently highlighted strengths.
Fernando is a mid-to-senior backend engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in Go, distributed systems, and payment platforms. He has led architecture and implementation of asynchronous microservices, with strengths in observability, GCP Pub/Sub, and system design. Feedback highlights strong communication, ownership, and a structured approach.
Gerson is a Strong Mid-level to Senior front-end engineer with around 7 years of experience, specializing in Vue.js, TypeScript, and Angular. He demonstrates solid practical skills in Vue 3 and TypeScript, with a mentoring mindset and clear, structured communication. His experience includes leading architecture migrations, building design systems, and mentoring engineers. Gerson is recommended for roles requiring autonomy, ownership, and strong client communication.
Luis is a Senior Site Reliability and Platform Engineer with over 20 years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and software development. He is skilled in Kubernetes, Linux systems, Ansible, and VMware ESXi, and demonstrates strong system design and incident debugging abilities. Luis appears to be an effective individual contributor, previously recognized for his pragmatic approach and broad technical knowledge!
Roberto is a seasoned QA professional with over 8 years of experience in automation and manual testing. He has a proven track record of implementing industry-standard testing practices, including test planning, defect management, and API testing with Postman. Known for his strong communication and leadership skills, Roberto collaborates effectively within teams to promote a quality-first mindset. His adaptability to new tools and languages, coupled with his ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, showcases his problem-solving and process improvement expertise.
Adrian is a senior blockchain engineer with strong expertise in Solidity and smart contract development, complemented by practical Web3 integration skills. He demonstrates solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, smart contract security, and architectural decision-making. While his React and TypeScript skills are mid-level, he excels in backend blockchain roles and has experience mentoring and leading teams.
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San Salvador
Most of El Salvador's tech companies and developers are based in and around San Salvador, so the scene is tight-knit.
UES, UCA and Don Bosco
UCA and Don Bosco University pair engineering with English, while the public University of El Salvador trains the most students.
Nearshore and blockchain
Salvadoran developers do nearshore work for US companies, plus blockchain, cloud and AI projects.
Why El Salvador
Dollars, no conversion
El Salvador uses the US dollar, so rates, invoices and budgets stay in one currency.
US Central hours
El Salvador keeps one clock all year, matching Chicago in winter and an hour behind it in summer.
English for nearshore
Salvadoran developers who work nearshore use English daily with US teams.
Home-grown nearshore firms
Salvadoran companies like Applaudo built engineering teams that serve US clients full time.
The experience with Lemon.io has been fantastic. The interview process has been good, the caliber of people – excellent and integration has been very smooth.
We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.
We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.
Hiring developers in El Salvador provides access to skilled professionals at competitive rates. El Salvador has a growing tech sector, with developers proficient in web, mobile, and software development, making it an attractive outsourcing destination.
The cost to hire developers in El Salvador is lower compared to North America and Europe. Developers typically charge around $12K-$48K annually according to Glassdoor.
Developers in El Salvador can be found through local job platforms, recruitment agencies, and outsourcing services. Lemon.io helps connect clients with pre-vetted developers in El Salvador, streamlining the hiring process.
Yes, El Salvador offers a growing pool of developers skilled in various programming languages and development frameworks. The country is becoming an increasingly popular choice for outsourcing, thanks to its skilled labor and cost-effective rates.
The hiring process for developers in El Salvador typically takes a few weeks, depending on the recruitment method. With Lemon.io, you can be matched with pre-vetted developers within 48 hours.
Hiring developers in El Salvador offers significant cost savings while providing access to a skilled workforce. Additionally, the country’s proximity to the US ensures easier communication and collaboration in similar time zones.
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