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Jalasoft is a global software engineering company headquartered in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The company specializes in nearshore software development, staff augmentation, quality assurance, test automation, and cloud services. Jalasoft is recognized for its commitment to talent development, innovation, and its significant impact on the Latin American technology ecosystem, specially in its natal city, Cochabamba.[1]
History
[edit]Jalasoft was founded in 2001 by Jorge López Lafuente, a veteran of Silicon Valley, with the vision of demonstrating that Latin American talent could compete globally in the technology sector. The company began with just six engineers and has since grown to employ over 1,000 professionals across multiple countries.
Jalasoft is part of the Jala Group, which also includes educational and philanthropic initiatives. Jalasoft has continued to expand its operations and, since 2019, has participated in the stock market, securing $9 million in financing to support its growth and innovation initiatives.[2]
Services
[edit]Jalasoft offers a range of services, including software development and testing services, supporting both maintenance and new development across technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, and machine learning. Their most common engagement model is staff augmentation, providing developers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists embedded in clients' workflows. The company also pursues research and development in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, supporting the education and formation of engineers specialized in these technologies.[3][4]
These services are designed to help medium and large enterprises achieve digital transformation and technological advancement, primarily through nearshore models from Latin America.[5]
Leadership
[edit]Founder and chief executive Jorge López Lafuente previously worked on Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop 3.5 and Adobe Premiere 5.0, and later co-founded the data-centre-management platform AppManager.[6]
Jorge López Lafuente, Jalasoft's CEO, was recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Latin America in 2022.[2]
Headquarters & Infrastructure
[edit]Jalasoft built its own intelligent office building in Cochabamba, Bolivia, as the center of its development and administrative operations, with capacity for up to 900 engineers. Since 2020, the company has shifted to remote work for its engineering team.[7][8]
Recognition & Reputation
[edit]Jalasoft is listed among Bolivia's top software development and staff augmentation firms, with client reviews highlighting consistent delivery, technical expertise, and effective integration with client teams. Jalasoft is also recognized by having a culture that emphasises continuous training and supports education initiatives such as Jala University.[9][10]
Jalasoft holds the ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system, reflecting its commitment to international standards in data protection and cybersecurity.[11]
Jorge López Lafuente, Jalasoft's CEO, was recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Latin America in 2022.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "CITY PROFILE: Cochabamba Brims With Potential, Hoping to Build a Wider Foundation". Nearshore Americas. December 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bloomberg Línea presents the second edition of The 500 Most Influential People in Latin America". Bloomberg Línea. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 5 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.
- ^ "Jalasoft Cost, Clients & Reviews – The Manifest". The Manifest. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Jalasoft Founder Jorge López Featured in Authority Magazine on the Business Value of Cultural Sensitivity". Jalasoft. 7 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.
- ^ "Top 10 Tech Companies to Work for in Bolivia in 2024". NuCamp. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "The influence of Jala University on the software industry in Latin America". Jala University. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Certified Management System". Certipedia. 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ "Jorge López Lafuente". Bloomberg Linea. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2025-07-07.