$50K - $100K
Average Budget
2
Average Team Size
$32 - $150/hr
Average Hourly Rate
9 - 12 months
Avg. Engagement Length
About
We built CianCoders so talented engineers wouldn't have to leave Guatemala to do world-class work. 10+ years later, our team has delivered 400+ projects for Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, Tigo, and UN agencies — proving the best partnerships are built on trust, not geography. Custom software, AI, and dedicated teams across 10+ industries.
Why us?
At Ciancoders, we don't just provide tech talent — we become an extension of your team with deep business understanding. Our engineers solve real-world challenges, not just code problems. What makes us different: - Proven at scale: 400+ projects delivered for Google, Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, Tigo, USAID, and the United Nations across 10 countries. - AI that works: We've deployed production AI systems including computer vision for a Fortune 500 CPG company (70% reduction in analysis time) and AI-powered accounting automation serving 3,000+ businesses. - Teams that stay: 90% first-year retention, 8+ year partnerships with European enterprises, and engineers with 4.5 years average seniority — because we build careers, not gigs. - Nearshore advantage: Based in Guatemala (GMT-6), we operate with 4-6 hours of direct overlap with US Eastern and 3-4 hours with CET. Our 80+ engineers speak fluent English and integrate seamlessly into your Agile workflows. - Mission-critical trust: We manage Guatemala's national air customs infrastructure 24/7 and have held security clearances for government and banking systems.
CEO Quote
“We started Ciancoders because we watched brilliant Guatemalan engineers leave their families to chase opportunities abroad. We believed world-class software could be built right here in Quetzaltenango. Over 10 years and 400+ projects later our team has proven that the best partnerships are built on trust and results, not geography.“
Mission
We founded Ciancoders over 10 years ago in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, to prove that world-class software can be built right here — creating careers that keep engineers in their communities instead of migrating abroad. Today, 80+ engineers have delivered 400+ projects for Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, and the UN across 10 countries and 10+ industries.
Vision
To be the nearshore partner of choice for organizations that need more than code — a team that understands their business, operates in their timezone, and delivers systems that transform operations. From Guatemala's highlands, we're building a global technology company that proves talent has no borders and investing locally creates better software.
Values
Roots Over Routes: We build global careers from local communities. Our engineers stay because they want to, not because they have to.
Co-Creation Over Hand-Offs: We don’t just take requirements — we think alongside you, challenge assumptions, and own outcomes.
Outcomes Over Outputs: We measure success by business impact delivered, not hours billed or features shipped
Radical Ownership: When we build it, we stand behind it. From 24/7 national infrastructure to 8-year team partnerships.
Relentless Growth: Every engineer trains continuously in AI, cloud, and emerging tech. We invest in our people so they deliver cutting-edge solutions to yours.
How we walk the talk
Company Wide Newsletters
Weekly/Monthly company meetings
Decision making based on Mission/Vision
What we build
Based on our clients from the last 12 months, here is a breakdown of our top specializations we build for.
Enterprise Software
35%
Web Apps
23%
Integrations
15%
API
15%
ERP
12%
Other Domains
Mobile Apps
CMS
AI & ML Solutions
Data Analytics and Visualization
Databases
E-Commerce
SaaS
Website Design
Engagement Style & Cost
We deliver through project work, team augmentation, and ongoing support. Budgets typically range $50K-$150K, with hourly rates from $25-$150 depending on seniority and scope. Our teams average 2-5 engineers per engagement, with hiring completed in under 2 weeks. Engagements range from 6-month builds to 8+ year dedicated partnerships like our ongoing work with Intermundial (Spain) since 2018.
Engagement Models
Project work
Team Augmentation
Support and Maintenance
Who we build for
We serve clients across Government, International Development (DAI, WFP, JICA, Caritas), Telecommunications (Tigo/Millicom), InsurTech (Intermundial), Retail (Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive), EdTech, and FinTech. Our markets span North America, Central America, Western Europe, and globally. We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, UN agencies, SMEs, and funded startups across 10+ industries.
Non-Profit & Philanthropy
RetailTech
InsurTech
Information Technology
Business & Expert Solutions
Recent clients
Millicom International Cellular
Telecommunications
Enterprise/Corporation
Intermundial
InsurTech
Enterprise/Corporation
Markets
Central America
Globally
North America (US)
Western Europe
Company Type
Agency
Enterprise/Corporation
SME
What clients say about us
4.9
Compared to 4.4 Pangea.ai avg.4 reviews
Clients consistently highlight our deep technical expertise, proactive communication, and ability to become a true extension of their teams. With a 4.9 client satisfaction score across Pangea reviews, our partners value our long-term commitment — evidenced by 8+ year relationships, 90% first-year retention, and repeat engagements across multiple business units with enterprise clients like Tigo.
How do we determine score?
Client score is derived from the client sentiment (across 8 key areas), collected from respective references continuously.
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Organization
Ciancoders operates with a hierarchical structure and fact-based decision-making. Our leadership transparency scores 5/5, with challenges addressed through one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and an open-door policy. With 80% internal promotion rate, we invest heavily in growing talent from within. Engineers are empowered to own solutions end-to-end, from architecture to deployment.
Organization type
Hierarchical StructureDecision-making Approach
A fact-based decision making cultureLeadership Transparency
5/5 starsProblem Management
A bit of both, depends on the problemProblem Management Channels
One-on-One Meetings
Performance Reviews
Through an open-door policy
Growth Trajectory
Promotion Percentage
80.00%Promotion Decision Maker
Respective Team Leader1:1 Performance Topics
Career Development
KPI review and tracking
Day-to-Day Life
Culture
Our culture was born from a mission: proving that world-class tech careers don't require migration. This shapes everything. Engineers stay an average of 2+ years because they're building meaningful careers, not filling seats. We bond through monthly tech talks, company retreats, and team activities. Innovation is driven by client needs, delivered with radical transparency and full accountability.
Explore our culture through our images
Company meeting frequency
MonthlyTeam Bonding frequency
MonthlyTeam Bonding activities
Variety of organised evening activities
Tech talks
Company retreats
Team Health
4.3
Compared to 4.4 Pangea.ai avg.
Our team health reflects a company built on retention and growth. With 90% first-year retention and 85% overall, our engineers choose to stay because of career development paths, competitive compensation, and meaningful project work with global clients. Regular surveys, monthly one-on-ones, and open feedback channels ensure issues are caught early. Our 4.5-year average seniority speaks for itself.
What is team health?
Team health score is derived from the team member’s sentiment (across 8 key areas), collected bi-annually.
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