FAQ for companies

We believe that long-term win-win relationships can only be built with transparency, our model is open, our fees our public, and your salary is something that you can discuss at any time with the hiring company.

Keeping the relationship open and honest is our focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions

General Questions

Can I view full profiles before scheduling a call?
Where are developers located?
How long does it take to hire a developer?
How do we communicate with the developer?
Is the developer dedicated to my company?
How is our (client) relation with the employee?
What industries does BetterWay Devs work with?

Pricing

What’s the cost of hiring a developer?:
What is the cost of recruitment services for direct hiring?
What does your staffing service include?

Salaries and other details

How are the salaries for bilingual mid and senior developers in latin America?
How do you know they are a good fit for my company?
What is the typical onboarding process for a new developer?
How is your recruitment process?
What are the benefits included in the contract for the developers?

How does the monthly fee work?

The rate depends on the time of the month in which the payment is made:

12% Upfront: Upfront payment is made via ACH or WIRE before the service month starts 30-days cancellation notice is provided.

16% Before Payroll: Payment is made in the middle of the month before payroll 15-days cancellation notice is provided.

30% After Payroll: Payment is made up to 15 business days after payroll 15-days cancellation notice is provided.

*Minimum monthly fee is $400

*Payments via ACH or WIRE


How do we communicate with the developer?

Once the developer is hired, we take care of sending an onboarding email where we include the developer's email. From that moment you can choose the best way to communicate, through e-mail, video calls, or any other tool you consider useful.

Is the developer dedicated to my company?

Dedicated full-time, he must fulfill all the tasks, obligations, and responsibilities that you assign him. The commitment and performance of the developer is 100% toward the client

Where are developers located?

The candidates provided are mainly from Colombia, but we can also source candidates from other South American countries.

What time zone does the developer work in?

Colombia is on the same time zone as MTZ for most of the year, most of the staff will overlap at least 7 hours

How does your recruitment process work?

Once we receive the job description of the position, we start the search for the profile and validation of the years of experience, skills, salary aspiration and level of English. Once all this information is available, the profile is sent to the client to carry out the necessary technical validations.

At this point, we are waiting for the comments or decisions that the client makes about the profile

How is your recruitment process?

We invest in the recruitment process to find the best candidate possible, and we send qualified candidates as we get them for a quick process.

The positions that you are looking for are posted through our network of events, social media, and assigned to our own full-time recruiters.

We pre-qualify candidates on both English and desired technical skills, for your internal technical evaluation process

*A successful recruiting process requires quick feedback loops and excellent communication, we prioritize positions based on the company response time.

What includes the BetterWay model?

We work under an efficient cost model that includes:

Recruitment: Recruiting has no extra fee through our own recruiting efforts.

Monthly Fee*: Between 12% and 30% of the employee's salary (Advanced Employee of Record, Legal Compliance, and local support fee)

Available extras: Computers for rent and your own custom perks

What industries does BetterWay Devs work with?

At BetterWay Devs, we proudly partner with companies across diverse industries that align with our ethical values. Through a process known as "ethical exclusion" or "negative screening", we have made a conscious decision not to engage with certain industries. This includes gaming, weapons, tobacco, mining, and adult content industries.

This approach reflects our commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable development. While we welcome collaboration with most businesses, this ethical framework helps us maintain alignment with our core values and corporate responsibility principles.

This policy is part of our broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and ensures that our business decisions consistently reflect our ethical standards.

What are the expected salary costs for a developer?

We recommend a budget salary cost of $4,000 to $7,500 USD to hire bilingual Semi-senior and Senior devs

How is your cost structure?

We keep our pricing simple and transparent.

Staffing Services:
Our staffing model runs on an 18% monthly service fee (minimum $400), covering everything from payroll and HR management to benefit administration and ongoing support.
We offer early payment discounts5% for Net 0 and 15% for prepaid — so clients can choose the payment terms that best fit their needs.
In addition to salary, we recommend including private health and life insurance as part of the compensation package to align with top tech industry standards. Optional perks such as laptops or co-working access can also be added when needed.

Recruitment Services:
For one-time placements, we charge a success-based fee12.5% of the annual salary with a 60-day guarantee, or 15% with a 90-day guarantee, both covering any reason for replacement.
There are no hidden or extra costs associated with this service.

What are the benefits included in the contract for the developers?

15 business days of paid vacations a year

Government Health Care System Coverage

Added life insurance with additional medical incapacity compensation

Private health insurance included $50/m per nuclear family member. 

Pension fund - 401K

Government workers compensation system (Maternity and Paternitycompensation)

Personal CPA and Tax help Included

How is our (client) relation with the employee?

You are directly responsible for the tasks and responsibilities of the employee, we only take care of his/her well-being and carry out all the payment procedures and, if necessary, manage any tool or space that is necessary for his/her performance. The worker is fully committed to you and the assigned work team.

How long does your search process take?

It usually depends on the technology required, the years of experience and the level of English. The process can be as soon as possible as long as the response times with the client are fast

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