Colombia has built its way up to position itself as the fourth largest software and IT services market in Latin America with an average labor income in technology growing consistently by 32% between 2021 and 2023 according to MinTIC.
Amidst this positive landscape, foreign companies have set their focus on attracting talent in the country. Such is the case of Slalom, a global business and technology consulting firm that will open its doors in Colombia this year and seeks to hire around 500 professionals between Colombia and Mexico by 2025.
Tech talent
While this growing industry demands more and more professionals, the country continues to offer highly skilled talent, attracting global giants. Now Slalom, a renowned business and technology consulting firm, has announced the opening of its first Global Technology Center in the country.
With offices in both Bogota and Medellin, this expansion represents a positive impact for the local technology landscape, as the company plans to hire more than 500 professionals in Latin America by 2025. The announcement not only benefits technology professionals, but also highlights Colombia as an emerging market in the LATAM region. Medellin and Bogota, recognized for their technological innovation and human talent, further consolidate themselves as destinations for global companies looking to develop innovative and competitive solutions.
Slalom’s arrival in Colombia is evidence of the country’s growing attractiveness as a key destination for international technology companies. According to Carl Newton, Slalom’s CEO and Allshore model leader, the move seeks to capitalize on the “vibrant Latin American market” and tap into the region’s exceptional talent. “The opening of our Global Technology Center in Colombia demonstrates our commitment to investing in the local market and contributing to the country’s dynamic business landscape,” Newton said.
The ‘allshore’ model
The Allshore model is a hybrid approach that combines local, national and global talent along with advanced digital tools such as artificial intelligence. This model allows companies to adjust their teams to meet market demands in an agile and effective manner. The incorporation of this approach in Colombia positions the country as a strategic hub to meet global needs in areas such as software engineering, cloud platforms and data.
In addition, Colombia will play a crucial role in strengthening Slalom’s Salesforce offering, one of the company’s flagship services. This underscores the potential of Colombian talent in specialized, high-demand areas, a positive sign for the local technology industry and an incentive for professionals looking to advance their careers.
Slalom is no stranger to corporate excellence. It has been consistently recognized by organizations such as Fortune Magazine, Glassdoor and Forbes as one of the best companies to work for. This prestige, combined with its focus on professional development, promises to positively impact both Colombian workers and the country’s technology ecosystem.
With its arrival in the country, the company is not only creating job opportunities, but also contributing to the positioning of Colombia as a global technology hub. The entrance of companies of this size reaffirms the potential of local talent and the country’s appeal for foreign investment in the tech sector.
For interested professionals, Slalom offers openings in areas such as software engineering, cloud such as GCP, AWS and Azure, and specialization in data and artificial intelligence. All the details are available on the company’s official website: jobs.slalom.com.
