Industry: E-Commerce / Hardware Technology
Role: Data Engineer (Full-time, Remote)
Location: Argentina
Monthly Salary: $3,400 USD
Total Savings: 68% vs. U.S.-based hires
Background: Building Reliable Data Infrastructure for Growth
Our client, a U.S.-based B2B manufacturer and distributor specializing in hardware technology, needed to strengthen its data infrastructure to support a rapidly growing business.
The goal: to hire a Data Engineer capable of designing, building, and maintaining a SQL Server-based data warehouse in Azure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability for analytics and reporting.
They had tried to fill the role locally in the U.S., but costs were high and the process was slow. That’s when they turned to South.
The Challenge: High-Cost, Critical Technical Role
A U.S.-based Data Engineer would cost around $10,800/month, making it difficult to scale the team sustainably.
South’s mission was to find a highly qualified professional, fluent in English, and skilled in Azure, SQL, and ETL pipelines at a fraction of the U.S. cost, without sacrificing quality.
The Solution: Top LATAM Talent in Just 17 Days
South sourced, vetted, and presented candidates quickly. In just 17 days, the client hired Valentino, a talented Data Engineer from Argentina with a strong technical background and experience in U.S.-based projects.
Meet Valentino
- Experience: 3 years as a Data Engineer, fully remote.
- Previous roles: PwC, a mid-size U.S. digital solutions company, and most recently Svitla Systems.
- Key Achievements:
- Migrated outdated data platforms to Azure Databricks, improving scalability.
- Developed ETL pipelines to optimize data workflows.
- Architected and implemented a data warehouse using the Medallion architecture and Delta Lake.
- Technical Skills: SQL, Python, Git, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps.
- Education: Studied Computer Science and completed certifications in Data Engineering, Azure Cloud, and Databricks.
- Soft Skills: Independent, proactive, and highly detail-oriented, ideal for a remote, cross-functional environment.
The Impact: Data Systems, Modernized and Streamlined
From day one, Valentino has been a key contributor, optimizing ETL pipelines, ensuring clean data for analytics, and helping align engineering with business stakeholders.
His work supports better decision-making and faster insights across the organization.
Results: High-Quality, Scalable Performance
- Time to Hire: 17 days
- Cost Savings: Saved up to $7,400/month (68%) compared to U.S. salaries
- Operational Impact: Modernized data systems, improved scalability, and faster analytics delivery.
- Seamless Onboarding: South handled contracts, payroll, and compliance, allowing the client to focus on results, not red tape.
Why Hire with South?
By partnering with South, the client gained a high-impact Data Engineer delivering U.S.-level quality in record time.
South managed the entire process: sourcing, vetting, contracts, payroll, and compliance, ensuring a smooth experience for both sides.
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