Discover how U.S. companies are hiring high-performing Java developers across South America—faster, more affordably, and with complete time zone alignment.
Most South American countries operate within U.S. time zones—ideal for team syncs, code reviews, and Agile workflows.
Senior Java developers in South America earn 30–60% less than U.S.-based counterparts, while delivering equal or greater output.
You’ll find engineers experienced in:
South American Java developers are fluent in English, experienced in remote work, and familiar with U.S. product cycles and coding standards.
Java remains one of the most reliable, enterprise-grade programming languages in use today—powering everything from backend APIs and mobile apps to banking systems and cloud platforms.
But hiring experienced Java developers in the U.S. is increasingly difficult due to:
That’s why companies are turning to South America to build and scale their Java teams.
With a deep pool of experienced engineers, strong educational systems, and complete time zone overlap with the U.S., South America offers a powerful combination of talent, affordability, and collaboration readiness.
Top Java engineers in South America typically work with:
From fintech to e-commerce to healthcare, these developers are ready to support high-scale, high-reliability systems in production.
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Work with partners like Revelo to access pre-vetted Java engineers across South America, ready for full-time, long-term roles.
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Many senior developers in South America have worked directly with U.S. companies or in outsourced enterprise roles—giving them insight into Agile, DevOps, and production environments.
Over 1.6 million developers are active in South America, with Java among the top 3 most-used languages
Java is used in over 52% of enterprise-level apps built by LATAM developers
72% of South American developers work overlapping U.S. business hours
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The typical salary for a full-time mid-to-senior Java developer ranges from $40,000 to $75,000 USD/year, depending on country and experience.
Yes. Many companies now hire long-term, full-time Java developers across LATAM with U.S. hours and expectations.
You can begin interviewing pre-vetted developers within 3–5 days.
Yes. Most developers—especially at the senior level—have strong English proficiency and remote team experience.
From UTC-3 to UTC-5, nearly all of South America aligns with U.S. working hours—ideal for real-time collaboration.
South America offers one of the best opportunities to hire Java developers who are technically excellent, cost-efficient, and aligned with your team’s time zone and work culture.
With Revelo, you get:
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