ELEKS is looking for a Software Architect to work on-site in Quito, Ecuador.
The role is open to candidates based in Ecuador, the USA, or LATAM who are willing to relocate or work on-site.
ABOUT PROJECT
The project focuses on building and evolving a large-scale public financial platform in Latin America, with high requirements for security, scalability, and reliability. The solution is developed in close collaboration with international partners and is funded by a global financial organization. The technical implementation is based on the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on enterprise-grade cybersecurity and long-term support.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-7+ years senior-level experience with Microsoft enterprise stack
- Microsoft DP-203 or AZ-305 certification
- Proven delivery in regulated or high-security environments
- Technology Stack:
- Strong hands-on: C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core) in enterprise environments
- Practical experience: Modern JavaScript / TypeScript
- Advanced proficiency: SQL Server (T-SQL)
- Cloud & Infrastructure:
- Azure-native services: App Services, Functions, Key Vault, Entra ID, Monitor, Defender for Cloud
- DevOps & Security: Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions with SecDevOps integration
- Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
- Security Expertise:
- Encryption, data protection, and secure communications implementation
- Zero Trust architecture and Microsoft identity management (Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access)
- DevSecOps practices: security automation, SAST/DAST, secret management in CI/CD pipelines
- Secure-by-design principles, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling
- Spanish: B2+ / C1 (professional working proficiency)
- English: C1 (advanced professional proficiency)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) or security certifications
- Experience in regulated industries or compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain backend solutions using C# / ASP.NET Core with security embedded by design
- Implement encryption, data protection, and secure communications across all application layers
- Apply Zero Trust principles and Microsoft-native security patterns across services and environments
- Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows (DevSecOps)
- Ensure enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and maintainability of solutions
- Maintain compliance with project governance, regulatory constraints, and documentation standards
- Collaborate with technical, security, and delivery teams in regulated project environment
WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS
- Close cooperation with a customer
- Challenging tasks
- Competence development
- Ability to influence project technologies
- Team of professionals
- Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy
ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.