Industry: Branding & Marketing Agency
Role: Jr Web Developer
Location: Argentina
Salary: $2,500/month
Estimated U.S. Cost: $6,200/month
Total Savings: ~60%
Background: A Fast-Growing Branding Agency Scaling Its Technical Team
A fast-moving U.S.-based boutique branding and marketing agency was experiencing rapid growth and needed to expand its technical capabilities.
With an increasing number of client projects and website builds, the team required a reliable Junior Web Developer to support ongoing development, maintenance, and project execution. Given their lean structure, they needed someone who could integrate quickly, work remotely, and grow with the company over the long term.
They turned to South to find high-quality international talent that could meet their technical needs while remaining cost-efficient.
The Challenge: Finding Reliable Technical Talent at Scale
Hiring a Jr. Web Developer in the U.S. (~$6,200/month) was not aligned with the company’s growth strategy.
They needed someone who could:
- Build and maintain WordPress websites using Avada (Fusion Builder)
- Handle ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and QA
- Support technical scoping during client projects
- Collaborate closely with project managers
- Deliver consistent, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Beyond technical skills, reliability and long-term commitment were critical. The ideal candidate needed to function as part of a small, agile team and potentially take on more responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and deliver websites using WordPress + Avada (Fusion Builder)
- Perform site maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Support QA processes and ensure site stability
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on client needs
- Ensure code quality, security, and timely delivery
The Solution: A Fully-Vetted Developer Hired in Under 20 Days
South launched the search immediately and delivered a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates.
Within less than 20 days, the client:
- Reviewed candidates
- Conducted interviews
- Selected and hired their ideal match
South handled the rest:
- Sourcing
- Vetting
- Interviews coordination
- Compliance & contracts
- Payroll setup
- Ongoing support
The process was fast, seamless, and required minimal effort from the client’s internal team.
Meet the Developer: Toby from Argentina
Toby is a results-driven developer with 4+ years of experience building high-performance websites for corporate clients, e-commerce platforms, and landing pages.
Career Highlights
- Strong expertise in WordPress, Avada (Fusion Builder), and ACF
- Experience optimizing websites for SEO and performance
- Skilled in security hardening and scalable implementations
- Proven ability to deliver projects that improve search visibility and business outcomes
- Portfolio-driven approach that aligned immediately with client expectations
His portfolio stood out early in the process, making him a clear fit for the role.
The Impact: Fast Integration & Strong Early Performance
Toby integrated seamlessly into the team and quickly began contributing to active projects.
Early results include:
- Smooth onboarding with minimal ramp-up time
- Strong alignment with the agency’s workflow and standards
- Reliable delivery of website builds and maintenance tasks
- Positive feedback from the client on both performance and communication
Both the client and the candidate are highly satisfied with the collaboration so far.
Results
- Time to Hire: < 20 days
- Cost Savings: ~60% vs. U.S. salary
- Performance: Immediate contribution and strong early results
- Scalability: Flexible, long-term technical support aligned with growth
Why Hire With South?
South helps companies access top LATAM talent that delivers high-quality results at a fraction of the cost in the U.S.
From sourcing and vetting to compliance, payroll, and ongoing support, we manage the entire process so your team can stay focused on growth.
