Tecla

Tecla is a nearshore talent acquisition firm founded by Gino Ferrand (a Peruvian entrepreneur) that connects U.S. and Canadian companies with vetted software developers across Latin America. The company has grown from a 100-engineer network a decade ago to one representing over 1,000 pre-screened developers across more than 18 countries in the region. Tecla was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., reflecting consistent client demand. The business operates as an employer of record (EOR) for LATAM hires, managing legal compliance, payroll, benefits, and equipment so clients can focus on project delivery.

Services and capabilities

Tecla offers three primary engagement models. Staff Augmentation places individual developers into existing client teams; Agile Nearshore Teams provides fully managed squads (typically 3–8 developers) with Tecla handling day-to-day oversight while clients set strategy; Software Development is full project outsourcing where Tecla manages end-to-end delivery. The company also lists specialized services for AI development, web design, automation, and Salesforce.

The platform covers 100+ technologies across development, data, design, and operations. On the development side: React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Python, Django, Java, Android, iOS, .NET, C#, Go, PHP, Laravel, Solidity, and Unity. Data roles span Python, AWS, GCP, SQL, Tableau, and machine learning frameworks. Design covers UX/UI, prototyping, and product design. The company also supplies QA engineers, IT consultants, virtual assistants, customer support reps, recruiters, and business development roles.

Tecla's vetting process screens for three dimensions: technical skill (role-specific coding tests), English proficiency (both written and oral), and soft skills (communication, teamwork, reliability). The company publishes a salary wizard and maintains that top LATAM bilingual developers in its network earn $60,000–$80,000 annually, making hourly rates range from $15–$70/hour depending on role and experience. All-inclusive pricing means no hidden fees; clients pay only the hourly or monthly rate for each hire.

Notable work

The source names several blue-chip clients: Chowly (Series C EdTech with 1,200+ employees), Stash (fintech, Series C valuation $1.46B), and Credo AI. Testimonials indicate concrete outcomes: Chowly's Head of People noted Tecla "successfully found candidates for our team and handled the entire process from scheduling to interviews." Meit Shah, Principal PM at Stash, reported that Tecla "reduced bug reports by half, and made our onboarding process twice as fast." Credo AI's Director of People praised the "professionalism" and "efficient and enjoyable" staffing process. The company also claims trusted relationships with 500+ total companies hiring through Tecla.

How they work

The stated hiring cycle is fast: interview candidates within 5 days, onboard within 3 weeks. The process skips traditional job postings and resume sorting by matching directly from 1,000+ pre-vetted profiles. Clients specify requirements (hard skills, soft skills, culture fit) in a kickoff call. Within days, Tecla presents 3–5 screened candidates. Once selected, Tecla handles contracts, equipment setup, legal compliance, and benefits administration—acting as EOR in the LATAM country. The developer then integrates into the client's existing stack (Jira, GitHub, Slack, etc.) and reports to the client's engineering lead or manager. Tecla assigns a Talent & Performance Manager to each team for ongoing retention and success tracking. Pricing is transparent: $4,500–$8,500 per developer per month depending on role and seniority, with no additional fees.

Team and credentials

Gino Ferrand founded Tecla approximately 10+ years ago. The company operates U.S. offices (for legal and invoicing) and offices across Latin America, with developers sourced from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, and Uruguay. Individual profile examples show developers like Javier Marsicano (14+ years in Android/AI, Argentina), Jonathan Barquero (16+ years in Ruby/Rails, Costa Rica), and Leonardo Santos (Ph.D. in Computer Science, co-founder of acquired startup Neemu, Brazil). The source does not specify total headcount, but the scale suggests 51–200 staff. Tecla holds ISO 27001 compliance (mentioned obliquely as managed infrastructure). The company is U.S.-based for legal purposes and serves as employer of record, managing GDPR and local LATAM employment law. Tecla is the flagship sponsor of GILD, a private network for CEOs and founders in tech.