Digital Executive helps you hire highly skilled Backend Software Engineers from South America who build reliable, scalable, production-grade systems - all while working US-aligned hours at a fraction of US hiring costs.
Perfect for startups, SaaS platforms, agencies, and engineering teams that need strong backend execution without the overhead of local salaries.
Who This Is For
Hire a Backend Engineer if you need:
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Scalable API and microservices development
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A full-time engineer supporting your CTO or tech lead
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Faster backend velocity for your SaaS or platform
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Database design, automation, and integrations
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Technical support maintaining or modernizing your infrastructure
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A long-term backend partner embedded into your team
What Your Backend Engineer Can Do
1. API & Microservices Development
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REST + GraphQL API development
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Microservices / service-oriented architecture
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API authentication (OAuth, JWT, SSO)
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API integrations with Stripe, Twilio, HubSpot, Slack, etc.
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Versioning, rate-limiting, and security hardening
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2. Backend Framework Expertise
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Node.js / Express / NestJS
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Python / Django / Flask / FastAPI
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Ruby on Rails
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PHP (Laravel)
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Golang (as needed)
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3. Database Design & Optimization
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SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB)
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NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
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Schema planning & migrations
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Query optimization, indexing, caching layers
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Data pipelines + ETL tasks
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4. DevOps & Infrastructure
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Docker + containerization
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CI/CD configuration
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AWS, DigitalOcean, Render, or GCP
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Logging, monitoring, and alerting setups
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Environment automation
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5. Platform Reliability & Performance
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Load testing, profiling, and performance debugging
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Error monitoring (Sentry, Datadog)
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Code audits + security reviews
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Scalability planning
Candidate Profile
Digital Executive Backend Engineers typically have:
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4–10 years of professional backend engineering experience
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Strong grasp of distributed systems and API design
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Exceptional English communication skills
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Hands-on experience in SaaS, fintech, marketplaces, or enterprise systems
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Strong Git discipline, Agile familiarity, and documentation habits
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Availability to collaborate in ET, CT, or PT time zones
Time Zones & Collaboration
All Backend Engineers are based in South America and work:
Full US-hour overlap
Real-time Slack + Zoom collaboration
Active participation in Sprint ceremonies
Smooth integration into existing engineering teams
Pricing
Backend Engineers fit one of our standard monthly tiers:
Typical Experience: 1–2 years
Monthly Rate (Full-Time): $2,700/mo
Comparison Table - Why Digital Executive
OPTION
COST
RELIABILITY
TIME ZONE
VETTING
QUALITY CONTROL
Hiring in the US
$$$$
Freelancer Marketplaces
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High
Variable
US
Mixed
High
None
High
Inconsistent
Digital Executive Web Developers
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High
US-aligned
5-step vetting
US-based oversight
Industries & Specialties We Support
SaaS platforms
Urgent Care
Fintech
E-commerce + marketplace platforms
Healthcare / telehealth
EdTech
Logistics & delivery tech
AI & automation tools
