Enterprise Software Development & Design
Your Extended Team. Same Time Zone.
SapphireLabs is a nearshore software development company that builds and scales enterprise applications for fintech, SaaS, and marketplace companies. Our 60+ senior engineers work in your time zone, embedded in your team's tools and processes, delivering production-ready code from day one.
"Their engineers owned our entire backend migration to AWS. Zero downtime, clear communication, and real expertise."
VP of Engineering, SaaS Platform
"We needed senior React and Node developers fast. Sapphire delivered three engineers who felt like full-time hires from day one."
Head of Product, Marketplace Startup
"This partnership is only a month old and already paying off dividends. Incredibly grateful to have Sapphire Labs supporting us so we can ship faster!"
CTO, Founding Engineer
"Their engineers owned our entire backend migration to AWS. Zero downtime, clear communication, and real expertise."
VP of Engineering, SaaS Platform
"We needed senior React and Node developers fast. Sapphire delivered three engineers who felt like full-time hires from day one."
Head of Product, Marketplace Startup
"This partnership is only a month old and already paying off dividends. Incredibly grateful to have Sapphire Labs supporting us so we can ship faster!"
CTO, Founding Engineer
Who We've Worked With:
Project-Based Development
From strategy to launch — we own the outcome.
End-to-end product development for companies that need a partner, not just hands. We take full ownership of the development lifecycle — from discovery workshops and technical architecture through agile sprints, QA, and production deployment. Ideal for launching new products, rebuilding legacy platforms, or shipping an MVP to market fast.
- 90-day average time to MVP
- Fixed scope or T&M engagements
Team Augmentation
Scale your engineering and product capacity — fast.
Senior developers, designers, and QA engineers embedded directly into your team — same standups, same Slack channels, same code reviews. We handle recruiting, vetting, and retention so you can scale your engineering capacity without the overhead of full-time hiring and focus on shipping.
- 2-week average ramp-up
- Flexible month-to-month engagement
Ready to Build?
We move your digital transformation forward with strategic consulting and
nearshore development working as an extension of your business to solve challenges and drive real progress.
Technologies We Work With
Our engineering team specializes in modern, scalable technology stacks. From React and Next.js frontends to Node.js and Python backends, deployed on AWS and PostgreSQL — we choose the right tools for each project's requirements, ensuring performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
Built for Fintech, SaaS, and Marketplaces
We specialize in industries where speed, security, and scalability aren't optional. Our engineers have shipped payment platforms, lending systems, and marketplaces processing millions in transactions. From PCI-compliant payment gateways and real-time fraud detection in fintech, to multi-tenant SaaS platforms with complex role-based access, to two-sided marketplaces with dynamic pricing and logistics — we bring deep domain expertise to every engagement. Our teams understand the regulatory, performance, and security requirements that make these industries uniquely challenging.
"Our goal isn't just to build great solutions. It's to understand your goals, adapt with you, and move forward as one team."
David Hernandez
CEO
Why Sapphire?
We move your digital transformation forward with strategic consulting and nearshore development working as an extension of your team.
Scale Up or Down
Adjust team size as your needs change — add engineers for a sprint, scale back after launch. No long-term lock-in or rigid contracts. You get the flexibility to match capacity to demand, every month.
2-Week Ramp-Up
Our engineers are onboarded and productive in days, not months. We handle screening, vetting, and cultural alignment upfront so your new team members hit the ground running from day one.
Same Time Zone
Our nearshore teams across Latin America share working hours with US clients. Real-time collaboration, same-day code reviews, and no midnight standups — just seamless teamwork.
Senior Engineers Only
Every engineer on your project has 5+ years of professional experience. No juniors learning on your dime. You get battle-tested developers who can architect solutions, mentor teams, and ship production-quality code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about working with SapphireLabs for your nearshore software development needs.
What is nearshore software development?
Nearshore software development means partnering with engineering teams in nearby countries that share your time zone. SapphireLabs teams are based across Latin America — including El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and Colombia — so you get real-time collaboration during US business hours without the communication challenges of offshore outsourcing.
How quickly can you ramp up a development team?
Our average ramp-up time is two weeks. We maintain a vetted bench of senior engineers ready for placement, and our onboarding process ensures they're aligned with your tools, processes, and codebase from day one. For urgent needs, we can often have engineers started within a week.
What industries does SapphireLabs specialize in?
We specialize in fintech, SaaS, and marketplace platforms — industries where security, scalability, and speed to market are critical. We've built payment processing systems, lending platforms, multi-tenant SaaS products, and two-sided marketplaces. We also have deep experience in banking, automobile, manufacturing, and transportation.
What's the difference between project-based development and team augmentation?
With project-based development, SapphireLabs takes full ownership of building your product from discovery through launch — ideal for new products or major rebuilds. With team augmentation, we embed individual engineers directly into your existing team to scale your capacity — ideal when you need to move faster without full-time hiring overhead.
What time zones does your team work in?
Our engineers work across US time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific), matching your working hours for real-time collaboration. No overnight handoffs, no waiting until morning for code reviews — just seamless teamwork as if we were in the same office.
How do you ensure code quality?
We follow industry best practices including code reviews on every pull request, automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to your team's coding standards. Our senior engineers bring 5+ years of experience and are accustomed to enterprise-grade quality requirements.
2-Week
Average Ramp-Up
90-Day
Avg. Time to MVP
35+
Happy Clients
3 Years
In Business
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Join our growing team of 60+ engineers across Latin America, or partner with us to build your next product. Learn about our culture and what makes SapphireLabs different.
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