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Jalasoft is a global software engineering company headquartered in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The company provides nearshore software development, staff augmentation, quality assurance, test automation, and cloud services. It operates primarily in Latin America and works with clients in various international markets.[1] [2]
History
editJalasoft was founded in 2001 by Jorge López Lafuente, who had previously worked in Silicon Valley. The company began with six engineers and has expanded to employ over 1,000 professionals across several countries.[3]
It is part of the Jala Group, which also includes educational and philanthropic initiatives . In 2019, Jalasoft began participating in the stock market, raising $9 million in financing to support expansion and research initiatives.[4]
Jalasoft supports Jala University, an educational initiative that trains software engineers in Latin America.[5] [6]
Services
editJalasoft’s services include software development and testing, covering both maintenance and new development in technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, and machine learning . The company’s main engagement model is staff augmentation, embedding software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists into client teams.[7]
The company also conducts research and development in areas such as artificial intelligence and supports educational programs aimed at training engineers in emerging technologies. [8][9]
Operations & Infrastructure
editThe company’s headquarters in Cochabamba includes an office building with capacity for up to 900 engineers. Since 2020, Jalasoft has adopted a remote work model for its engineering staff.[10][11]
Recognition & Reputation
editThe company holds ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system.
Leadership
editJorge López Lafuente, founder and CEO, previously worked on Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop 3.5, and Adobe Premiere 5.0, and co-founded the data centre management platform AppManager.[12] [13]
References
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- ^ "Bloomberg Línea presents the second edition of The 500 Most Influential People in Latin America". Bloomberg Línea. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Jalasoft History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones". Zippia. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "The Influence of Jala University on the Software Industry in Latin America". Jala University. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Top 10 Tech Companies to Work for in Bolivia in 2024". NuCamp. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Jalasoft – World-class technology company (Clutch profile)". Clutch. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Is Generative AI Replacing Junior Developers? Jalasoft Leaders Weigh In". Techstrong TV. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Is Generative AI Replacing Junior Developers?". DevOps.com. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Butron, Cristian (2023-12-06). "JALASOFT S.R.L." (PDF). Pacific Credit Rating. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Sanjinez Guzmán, Tobi (26 January 2021). "Edificio de Jalasoft". Arqa. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Jorge López Lafuente". Bloomberg Linea. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ "Jorge Lopez of Jalasoft On Why Cultural Sensitivity Matters in Business". Authority Magazine (on Medium). 5 July 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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