Founded by Ana Pastor • Ecuador & South America Nearshoring

Nearshore Developers Who Work Your Hours, On Your Team

We match US & Canadian companies with pre-vetted, university-degreed software engineers from South America. English-proficient, in your timezone, and ready to join your standups — with contracts and compliance handled for you.

Dedicated part-time or full-time devs
100% Timezone overlap (EST/CST)
Direct Slack, Zoom & Jira access
US/Canada Legal Contracts included
See How It Works
Ironclad Legal Compliance
Vetted CS Degree Holders
Matched in Days, Not Months
No Hiring Hassle
Ana Pastor

Ana Pastor

Founder & CEO, UseMeCode.com

Guayaquil / Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨

“As an Ecuadorian tech founder, I founded UseMeCode.com to bridge brilliant, degree-holding South American talent with US & Canadian teams who need great engineers they can actually talk to.”
0 hrs
Timezone Gap (EST/CST)
100%
Bachelor's Degree
Low Friction Nearshoring

Direct Access to Engineers. Zero Middleman Drama.

Traditional agencies hide developers behind project managers and slow every decision down. At UseMeCode.com, you get your own dedicated dev who acts like a direct team member.

Verified Bachelor's Degrees

Every developer in our pool holds a verified University Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science from top South American universities.

Direct Video & Daily Slack

No project managers in the middle. Message your developer directly, jump on 1-on-1 Zoom calls, and assign tasks directly to your backlog.

Turnkey Legal Compliance

We handle all international contractor contracts, IP protection agreements, and cross-border invoicing so you can focus strictly on building software.

Why Nearshore Works

Offshore talent, without the offshore headaches.

Overnight hand-offs, missed messages and week-long feedback loops slow teams down. South American developers work while you work, so questions get answered in minutes and features ship on schedule.

Real-Time Collaboration

Join the same standups, pair program, and review PRs during your business day.

Cultural & Business Alignment

Developers experienced working with North American teams, tools and expectations.

How Your Options Compare

UseMeCodeOffshoreLocal Hire
Timezone overlap Full 0–2 hrs Full
Time to hire Days Weeks Months
Direct communication Yes Via PM Yes
Verified CS degree Always Varies Varies
Contracts & compliance Handled Complex Your HR
Free replacement Yes Rarely Rehire
Pre-Vetted Software Talent

Sample Nearshore Developer Profiles

All developers hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.

Available Now EST / CST Alignment
Mateo S.

Mateo S.

Full Stack React & Node Developer

B.S. Computer Science (Quito)

4+ years experience building modern web apps, REST APIs, and database architecture with React, TypeScript, and Node.js.

ReactNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL
EngagementPart-time or Full-time
Available Now EST Alignment
Valeria C.

Valeria C.

Frontend & UI/UX Engineer

B.S. Software Engineering (Bogotá)

Specializes in responsive frontend architecture, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, and Figma-to-code translation with pixel perfection.

Vue.jsTailwind CSSJavaScriptFigma
EngagementPart-time or Full-time
Available Now CST / PST Alignment
Carlos R.

Carlos R.

Backend & Python Engineer

B.S. Systems Engineering (Lima)

Expert in Python, FastAPI, Django, PostgreSQL database optimization, and cloud infrastructure deployment on AWS.

PythonFastAPIAWSDocker
EngagementPart-time or Full-time
Smooth Hiring Workflow

How UseMeCode.com Handles All Legalities & Hiring Friction

We take care of all cross-border legal contracts compliant with US and Canadian standards. You write zero complex international tax agreements.

  1. 1

    Define Your Tech Stack Needs

    Tell us what skills you require. We match you with 2-3 pre-screened developers holding verified university degrees.

  2. 2

    Direct Video Interviews

    Speak directly via 1-on-1 video call to assess communication, English proficiency, and technical compatibility.

  3. 3

    Sign US/Canada Compliant Contract

    We provide a standard contract with full IP assignment and NDA protections, and handle invoicing and payments to your developer.

100% IP Ownership & Risk Protection

All code, commits, and digital work products produced by your assigned developer belong 100% exclusively to your company under US & Canadian intellectual property law.

Comprehensive NDA Contracts
No Long-Term Lock-in
Direct Slack / Teams Integration
Free Replacement Guarantee
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about nearshore hiring with UseMeCode.com

Where are your developers located?
Our developers are based across South America, including Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Every one holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and has experience working remotely with North American teams.
Are the developers fluent in English?
Yes. All candidates are screened for written and spoken English proficiency so they can comfortably join video calls, contribute to daily standups, write clean code documentation, and communicate smoothly over Slack or Teams.
What timezones do developers operate in?
South America aligns directly with Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Central Standard Time (CST). Unlike offshore teams in Asia or Europe, there are zero overnight delays in response times.
How does the legal contract work for US or Canadian companies?
UseMeCode.com provides standardized B2B contractor agreements compliant with US and Canadian law. You work with a single US-friendly invoice, and we manage international payments and compliance on our side.
What if a developer isn't the right fit?
We offer a 14-day replacement guarantee. If for any reason the developer is not meeting your exact expectations, we will match you with a replacement developer at no extra charge.

Ready to add a nearshore developer to your team?

No recruiter runaround. No complex contracts. Speak directly with Ana Pastor and get matched with top South American tech talent today.