# Devlane > Devlane is a nearshore IT staff augmentation and software development partner that helps North American companies build and scale high-performing engineering teams with senior software developers from Latin America. Devlane provides end-to-end support, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, hardware logistics, and talent retention. ## Key facts - Headquartered in Uruguay, serving companies in the United States and Canada - 140+ engineers across Latin America - ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified for information security management - Full working-hours overlap with United States time zones - Clients include Redfin, Grindr, SpotOn, Moen, Huckleberry, Linus Health, Paragon and ResortPass - Industries served include fintech, healthtech, retail, supply chain and consumer products - Engagement models: staff augmentation (engineers embedded into an existing in-house team), custom software development (a dedicated pod builds the product with fixed-price delivery and technical leadership) and IT outsourcing (end-to-end delivery by a dedicated team) ## Definitions - IT staff augmentation is a hiring model where external engineers join an existing in-house team and report into the client's own structure, rather than working as a separate vendor unit. - Custom software development means building software designed for a specific business need, from new products to modernization of existing systems, with a dedicated engineering team owning the full development process. - Nearshore development means the engineering team is located in a nearby country with overlapping working hours, in contrast to offshore models where the time difference limits real-time collaboration. - IT outsourcing is the delegation of software development or IT operations to an external provider that owns delivery end to end. ## Company - [Devlane](https://www.devlane.com/): Nearshore IT staff augmentation and software development for North American companies. - [About Devlane](https://www.devlane.com/about-us/company): Company background, how Devlane operates and where its teams are based. ## Services - [Staff Augmentation](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation): Senior Latin American engineers embedded into an existing in-house team. - [Custom Software Development](https://www.devlane.com/custom-software-development): A dedicated pod builds the product with fixed-price delivery and technical leadership. - [IT Outsourcing](https://www.devlane.com/it-outsourcing): End-to-end delivery of software development or IT operations by a dedicated team. - [Nearshore Software Development Services](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation/nearshore-software-development-services): Nearshore engagement model with full working-hours overlap with United States time zones. - [Recruitment](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation/recruitment): Sourcing, vetting and hiring of senior engineers across Latin America. - [Payroll and Administration](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation/payroll-administration): Payroll, compliance and administrative support for distributed engineering teams. - [Talent Retention](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation/talent-retention): Programs to keep engineers engaged long term and reduce turnover. - [Hardware Logistics](https://www.devlane.com/staff-augmentation/hardware-logistics): Procurement, shipping and management of equipment for remote engineers. ## Engineering Expertise - [Web Development](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/web-development-expertise): Frontend and backend web application development. - [Mobile App Development](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/mobile-app-development): Native and cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android. - [Data Engineering](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/data-engineering): Data pipelines, warehousing and analytics infrastructure. - [Machine Learning and AI](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/machine-learning-ai): Machine learning and artificial intelligence engineering. - [DevOps](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/devops): Infrastructure, CI/CD and cloud operations. - [Quality Assurance](https://www.devlane.com/expertise/quality-assurance): Manual and automated software testing. ## Success Stories - [Client Case Studies](https://www.devlane.com/success-stories): Detailed engagements with clients including Redfin, Grindr, SpotOn, Huckleberry, Linus Health, Paragon and ResortPass. ## Resources - [Resources](https://www.devlane.com/resources): Guides and materials on hiring and managing nearshore engineering teams. ## Blog - [Blog](https://www.devlane.com/blog): Articles on software development, nearshore hiring and engineering practices. ## Reviews and profiles - [Devlane on Clutch](https://clutch.co/profile/devlane): Verified client reviews and ratings. - [Devlane on GoodFirms](https://www.goodfirms.co/company/devlane): Company profile and client feedback. ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://www.devlane.com/contact-us): Contact form for hiring and project enquiries. - [Book a Call](https://www.devlane.com/book-a-call): Schedule a call with the Devlane team.