Nearshore speeds delivery
Overlapping time zones and English fluency enable real-time collaboration across CI/CD, cloud, and SRE workstreams.
DevOps has become the backbone of modern software delivery. From automating infrastructure to managing CI/CD, observability, security, and cloud costs, the right partner can speed up releases and reduce risk. For many U.S. companies, nearshore DevOps outsourcing is the fastest path to impact. You get skilled engineers in overlapping time zones, strong English communication, and cultural alignment that keeps sprints moving.
Below is a concise guide to choosing a nearshore DevOps partner, followed by a list of providers that stand out in 2025. Plugg Technologies leads for consultant care, real collaboration, and predictable delivery across Latin America.
Overlapping time zones and English fluency enable real-time collaboration across CI/CD, cloud, and SRE workstreams.
Plugg builds high-performance DevOps teams and handles payroll, compliance, and ongoing consultant care for predictable outcomes.
Match partners to your stack, IaC tooling, security and compliance needs, SLAs, and ramp speed requirements.
The best partner meets your delivery goals without adding operational drag. Use this checklist as you evaluate options.
Technical fit
Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
IaC tooling: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Argo, Spinnaker
Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, AKS
Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic
Security and compliance: secrets management, least-privilege access, audit trails, policy as code
Delivery model
Staff augmentation, dedicated pods, or fully managed delivery
Clear sprint rituals, SLAs, and incident response
Time zone overlap that matches your team’s core hours
Regional expertise
Proven hiring in Latin America
English proficiency and cultural alignment for faster decisions
Payroll, compliance, and contractor experience handled by the partner
Plugg Tech is a U.S.-based nearshore staffing company with strong operations across Latin America. They specialize in building high-performance DevOps teams quickly and cost-effectively while ensuring seamless collaboration with U.S. companies. What makes Plugg unique is its consultant-first approach — they go beyond hiring by providing continuous care and management support.
Key Highlights:
DevOps engineers skilled in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud management.
Consultants with advanced English proficiency and strong cultural alignment.
Continuous Consultant Care program to ensure performance and satisfaction.
Full back-office services, including payroll and compliance.
Founded in 1982 in Monterrey, Mexico, Softtek is one of the largest IT services providers in Latin America. With decades of experience and global delivery centers, Softtek offers DevOps, digital transformation, and cloud solutions for enterprise clients worldwide.
Key Highlights:
Global operations with delivery centers in LatAm, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Expertise in DevOps, cloud migration, automation, and data analytics.
Longstanding reputation as one of the top IT consulting firms in LatAm.
Gorilla Logic is a trusted name in nearshore software development and DevOps services. With delivery centers in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico, they provide agile, full-stack development and infrastructure support to enterprise clients.
Key Highlights:
Nearshore delivery teams working in U.S. time zones.
Agile methodologies combined with deep DevOps expertise.
Experience building high-scale software products and cloud systems.
ClickIT is a Mexico-based DevOps and cloud consulting firm with strong ties to the U.S. market. They focus heavily on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure scaling, making them a popular partner for SaaS companies.
Key Highlights:
Strong specialization in DevOps, cloud, and infrastructure automation.
Experience serving SaaS and cloud-native businesses.
Highly rated on Clutch and recognized for DevOps expertise.
BairesDev is one of the largest nearshore outsourcing companies in Latin America. With thousands of engineers across 40+ countries, they have the scale to quickly build and manage large DevOps teams.
Key Highlights:
Massive talent pool and rapid scaling capabilities.
DevOps expertise for enterprises needing continuous integration and deployment.
Recognized growth trajectory and trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
Innowise, headquartered in Europe, provides full-cycle software and DevOps services to global clients. Known for their engineering depth and international reach, they deliver across cloud, infrastructure, and support.
Key Highlights:
End-to-end DevOps, cloud, and automation solutions.
Strong presence in Europe and North America.
Recognized by IAOP on the Global Outsourcing 100 list.
The Scalers is an Irish company specializing in offshore team building, with operations primarily in Bangalore, India. While not nearshore, they excel in creating dedicated DevOps and software engineering teams with strong integration practices.
Key Highlights:
Offshore delivery model with full recruitment and operations support.
High employee retention and cultural integration processes.
ISO-certified and Great Place to Work accredited.
Based in Vietnam, TMA Solutions is one of the largest software outsourcing providers in Asia. With over 4,000 engineers, they have extensive capabilities in DevOps, IoT, enterprise software, and cloud development.
Key Highlights:
More than 25 years of IT outsourcing experience.
Large engineering capacity with global delivery centers.
Certified CMMI Level 5 and ISO standards for quality.
Check out our quick comparison table:
| Company | Region | Strengths | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plugg Tech | Latin America | Nearshore DevOps staffing, consultant-first care, payroll & compliance | U.S. companies needing fast, reliable DevOps teams |
| Softtek | Latin America / Global | Decades of enterprise IT, large-scale global delivery | Enterprises needing mature global IT & DevOps |
| Gorilla Logic | Latin America | Agile nearshore delivery, strong DevOps and QA focus | Mid-to-large companies needing agile nearshore DevOps |
| ClickIT | Mexico / U.S. | Specialized in DevOps, CI/CD, SaaS infrastructure | SaaS and cloud-native startups & SMBs |
| BairesDev | Latin America | Massive talent pool, rapid scaling for Fortune 500 | Companies scaling quickly, needing large teams |
| Innowise | Europe / Global | Full-cycle DevOps & software, IAOP recognized | Firms needing global reach & structured delivery |
| The Scalers | India (Offshore) | Dedicated offshore team building, cultural integration | Companies open to offshore, seeking dedicated teams |
| TMA Solutions | Vietnam / Global | Large capacity (4,000+ engineers), CMMI Level 5 certified | Enterprises needing scalable, cost-effective IT support |
It is the practice of building DevOps, SRE, and platform teams in nearby regions that share or overlap your time zones. For U.S. companies, Latin America enables real-time collaboration and strong English communication.
Common roles include DevOps engineers, SREs, platform engineers, build and release engineers, cloud cost analysts, and SecOps specialists for pipeline security and policy as code.
Map your stack to their experience: cloud platforms, Terraform or other IaC, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, observability, and incident response. Ask for case studies, SLAs, and examples of cost and reliability improvements.
With pre-vetted pools, pods often stand up quickly. A good partner sets a clear launch plan with phased targets for onboarding, environment access, and first delivery milestones.
Plugg assembles high-performance DevOps teams in Latin America and manages payroll, compliance, and ongoing consultant care. You get real-time collaboration, predictable delivery, and a single partner for both talent and operations.
Choosing the right DevOps outsourcing partner depends on your business needs, budget, and scaling goals. For U.S. companies looking for cost-effective, highly skilled, and culturally aligned teams, Plugg Tech stands out as the best nearshore option in 2025.
If you’d like to explore how Plugg Tech can help your business build a DevOps team quickly and efficiently, reach out today.
Plugg Technologies assembles high-performance DevOps teams in your time zone and supports them with payroll, compliance, and ongoing consultant care.
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