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Jens Erik GouldJan 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM1 min read

Latin America: The Increasing Wave in Tech Talent!

Over the past few years, Latin America has become a more important region for tech talent. More than 5 million people from this region applied for tech jobs between 2019 and 2023 – that's like having a whole city applying for some tech positions!

So, what's the secret behind this? Well, one big reason is that more and more people can now work from home, and that's a game-changer. Also, countries like Mexico and Brazil are producing a lot of smart tech talent – 605,000 new software engineers every year! And there's a cool trend called "e-migration," where smart folks find amazing job opportunities without leaving their hometowns.

Now, let's talk about some superhero countries in Latin America. Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are like the Avengers of tech talent – together, they got over 1.8 million applications! But hold on, there's a surprise hero – Chile! It had an amazing increase in applicants from 2019 to 2023. Imagine that!

But it's not just these big countries. Smaller ones like Panama, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are also making waves. They brought in over 40,000 applicants from 2019 to 2023 – that's like having a huge tech party!

Oh, and guess what? More women are joining the tech party too! Brazil is leading the way with a super impressive growth in female applicants.

There is heavy demand for skills like Node.js, React, Python, and Java. Companies are looking for experts in these areas and even more niche technologies like they're treasure hunters searching for hidden gems!

Latin America is becoming a superstar in the tech world. Why? Because it's close to where the action is happening, people there have the skills companies need, and they share the same time zone and culture with their North American friends.

So, get ready, world! Latin America is changing the tech game and bringing some amazing new ideas to the table. Keep an eye out for our rising star – it's going to be a tech-tastic journey! 🚀✨

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Jens Erik Gould

Jens Erik Gould is the Founder & CEO of Amalga Group, a Texas-based nearshore outsourcing company specializing in providing highly qualified talent in IT, software engineering, legal and contact centers. Previously, Gould spent over a decade reporting on topics such as business, politics, and energy in the United States and Latin America for esteemed media outlets like Bloomberg News, The New York Times, and TIME.

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