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  • Ramone

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Jamaica/(GMT -5:00)

    With over 8 years of full-stack development experience, Ramone has contributed to projects for startups, enterprises, and an NGO, mastering front-end and back-end technologies. As a Tech Lead, he guided a team of 2 developers, helping them grow. Ramone has a keen interest in AI, having explored it through personal projects and integrating AI tools in professional settings. He emphasizes communication and alignment, particularly in remote teams, to maintain efficiency and ensure project success.

    Experience

    10 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Eleanor

    DevOps

    United States/(GMT -5:00)

    Eleanor is a strong DevOps Engineer with 8 years of experience building and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS — from enterprise consulting to founding solo engineer at a gaming startup. Her core stack is AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes, with solid Python skills and end-to-end CI/CD ownership. What sets Eleanor apart is a demonstrated pattern of full ownership: she built a game studio's entire production environment from scratch, drove a monitoring vendor migration that cut costs by 38%, and scaled infrastructure to 30k+ concurrent users. She's pragmatic, startup-ready, and at her strongest in AWS-native environments where infrastructure decisions actually matter.

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Part-time

  • Dmytro

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT +2:00)

    Experience

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Andrea

    Product Designer

    Italy/(GMT +1:00)

    Digital Product & Service Designer with nearly 10 years of experience shaping end-to-end UX/UI strategies, scaling complex design systems, and driving digital transformation across enterprise and global platforms. Proven track record of integrating Artificial Intelligence tools and frameworks to optimize product design lifecycles, automate user research insights, and accelerate cross-functional workflows. Expert in leading multidisciplinary design and engineering teams to boost system scalability, design governance, and inclusive accessibility standards.

    Experience

    13 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Jorge

    Shopify Developer

    United States/(GMT -8:00)

    Senior Shopify expert specializing in Liquid, APIs, and ecosystem tools, including Algolia, Klaviyo, and SAP ERP. Drove Shopify migration and implementation for a $15M-funded startup as their only software engineer, then built larger Shopify Plus solutions and custom marketplace projects. Jorge mentors junior Shopify developers and leverages AI (Cursor, deliberate prompting) for fast MVPs with careful validation.

    Experience

    4 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Alberto

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Spain/(GMT +1:00)

    Alberto is a senior full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience shipping complete web products end-to-end, from responsive UI to APIs, auth, payments, database design, and cloud deployment. He bootstrapped entire engineering platforms from zero, built B2B dashboards and customer-facing apps with minimal direction, integrated AI/LLM features (OpenAI, Whisper, GPT-4, LangChain) into production SaaS products, and designed distributed backends serving 40M+ users. Alberto can take full ownership — architecture decisions, CI/CD, observability, shipping cadence — and communicate asynchronously with zero hand-holding. Whether it's a greenfield MVP or scaling an existing product, he delivers production-ready code fast and keeps the codebase clean for whoever comes next.

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Ziya

    Mobile Developer

    Turkey/(GMT +3:00)

    Ziya is a Middle Mobile Engineer with over 9 years of commercial experience in industries such as productivity tools, mental healthcare, media, and e-commerce. He combines solid hard skills with a business-oriented approach and is proven to produce well-thought-out solutions. Ziya strives in the team setting and is a valuable asset to any project.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Part-time

  • Ihor

    Full Stack Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT)

    Ihor is an accomplished Full-stack Developer with a strong educational background and practical skills. His extensive stack includes Java/Spring, Kotlin, Laravel, Vue.js, and Node.js, demonstrating his proficiency in building high-quality websites and applications. Additionally, Ihor possesses excellent soft skills, ensuring effective and enjoyable professional communication.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Elvin

    Full-stack Web Developer

    United States/(GMT -8:00)

    Elvin is a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with experience since 2007 across fintech, e-commerce, and B2B SaaS analytics. His core stack is TypeScript/Node.js and React, backed by solid Python/Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS experience, with particular strength in payment integrations (Stripe, Adyen). He's shipped open-source infrastructure that stands on its own merits — a zero-dependency JSON-RPC 2.0 library and an Adyen payment provider for Medusa v2 that was vetted and featured by the Medusa core team. He communicates clearly, reasons carefully about architectural tradeoffs, and brings founder-level product thinking from currently co-founding a fintech startup on the technical side.

    Experience

    19 years

    Availability

    Full-time

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Why Jamaica

Jamaica speaks English natively and keeps a clock close to New York's all year.

Next door to the US

Kingston is closer to Miami than Miami is to New York, so on-site visits are easy.

US business culture

Jamaican developers often work with US clients and know their norms.

Native English writing

Jamaican developers write clear English docs and tickets, no translation needed.

Caribbean hub

Kingston is the Caribbean's English-speaking tech hub, serving clients across the islands.

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Aerospace

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Telecommunications

We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.

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Conor MackenDirector of Engineering
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AI

We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.

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Mike LukimanFounding Senior Software Engineer at Everstar.ai
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Frequently asked questions

Why should I hire developers in Jamaica?

Hiring developers in Jamaica gives you access to a skilled and cost-effective talent pool with expertise in web and mobile development, as well as software engineering. Jamaican developers are known for their strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, and the country’s growing tech industry makes it an attractive destination for outsourcing.

How much does it cost to hire developers in Jamaica?

The cost to hire developers in Jamaica is lower than in North America or Western Europe. Developers typically earn between $14K and $22K annually (Glassdoor).

Where can I find developers for hire in Jamaica?

Developers in Jamaica can be found through local job boards, freelancing platforms, or recruitment agencies. Lemon.io connects you with pre-vetted developers in Jamaica, helping you find the right talent quickly and efficiently without the need for lengthy screening processes.

Is Jamaica a good place to hire developers?

Yes, Jamaica is an excellent place to hire developers. The country has a growing tech industry, a strong pool of developers, and a high level of English proficiency, which facilitates smooth communication. The cost-effective pricing combined with high-quality development services makes Jamaica a great option for outsourcing development work.

How quickly can I hire developers in Jamaica?

The hiring process for developers in Jamaica typically takes a few weeks. However, with Lemon.io, you can be matched with a pre-vetted developer within 48 hours, allowing you to accelerate the hiring process and begin your project right away.

What are the benefits of hiring developers in Jamaica?

Hiring developers in Jamaica offers several benefits, including access to a skilled and growing talent pool, competitive pricing, and strong English language skills. The country’s time zone alignment with North America and proximity to the U.S. also makes it easier for real-time collaboration.

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