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Staff Augmentation from Colombia: 16 Years, 30+ Teams, Zero Compromises

Meet Gtech: the nearshore agency that has built 30+ high-performing tech teams for startups and companies in the US and Canada — from Barranquilla, Colombia.

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Staff Augmentation from Colombia: 16 Years, 30+ Teams, Zero Compromises

Hiring senior developers in the US can take 3 to 6 months and cost over $150,000 per year. Most startups can’t afford to wait that long. That’s the problem Gtech has been solving quietly for 16 years.

We are a nearshore agency based in Barranquilla, Colombia, specialized in building high-performing tech teams for startups and companies in the United States and Canada. We’re not new to this — we’ve spent over a decade and a half making sure our clients reach the market first.

Who We Are

Gtech was founded in 2015 with a simple premise: senior Latin American talent, same timezone as New York, at half the cost of the US market. Since then, we’ve built over 30 tech teams across industries including Streaming, E-commerce, Entertainment, Fashion, Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Goods.

What sets us apart isn’t just the talent — it’s that we get involved as if the project were our own. Our clients don’t see us as vendors; they see us as part of their team.

What We Do

Staff Augmentation is our core specialty. If you need developers, designers, or engineers to extend your team, we source, vet, and onboard them. You keep full control of day-to-day work; we handle the selection process. On average, a senior developer is ready to join your stand-ups in 3 weeks — not 3 months.

We also offer End-to-End Product Development for founders who prefer to hand off the entire project. Our in-house team handles everything: UX/UI design, scalable development, and launch. Tech stack: React, Node.js, Python, React Native, Laravel, Shopify, and more.

And if what you need is audience growth, our Digital Marketing team executes week by week: content, email marketing, SEO, and creative direction.

Why Gtech

For 16 years we grew exclusively through referrals. No campaigns, no paid ads, no outbound. Our work spoke for itself.

But as more founders and CEOs started reaching out, we realized something: great partnerships shouldn’t happen by chance. We decided to open our doors to a larger market — without losing what got us here.

Today we’re the same team as always — the ones who show up early, solve problems before you see them coming, and don’t disappear when a project gets hard.

Industries We’ve Worked In

Streaming · E-commerce · Entertainment · Fashion & Apparel · Pharmaceuticals · Consumer Goods · SaaS · Fintech

In every industry, we show up with a builder’s mindset: we don’t just execute, we propose, refine, and co-create.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to integrate a developer into my team? On average, 3 weeks from the first call to day one on the job.

How much do I save compared to hiring in the US? Approximately 50% of the US market cost, with the same seniority and quality level.

What if the developer isn’t the right fit for my team? We replace them at no additional cost. Our priority is a long-term partnership that works.

Ready to Build Something Great?

Book a 30-minute call. We’ll assess your team’s needs, suggest the right profile, and have candidates ready in 72 hours.

Book your call here