SOLUTION / SOFTWARE ARCHITECT (KY-2)

Description

Location: Quito, Ecuador (100% On-Site — Mandatory) 

Engagement Type: Fixed-Term (8 months) 

Role Overview: The Solution / Software Architect serves as the operational technical lead for the New eSIGEF pilot. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the application and integration layers, ensuring the system is scalable, secure, resilient, and ready for production. 

You will lead day-to-day technical execution, working hands-on with engineering and platform specialists while coordinating closely with enterprise, data, and security stakeholders. 

Requirements

  

Primary Responsibilities 

• Technical Design Leadership - Own the design and implementation of the application, integration, and API layers of the      New eSIGEF solution. 
• Engineering Leadership & Mentorship - Provide direct technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, frontend developers, and DevOps specialists, ensuring disciplined development practices and architectural consistency. 
• Quality, Security, and Performance Assurance - Ensure the solution meets rigorous standards for performance, security, reliability, and maintainability, including disciplined testing, code review, and release controls. 
• Cross-Discipline Integration - Coordinate closely with specialists responsible for cybersecurity and data architecture to ensure their designs are fully integrated into the main software build. 
• Government Counterpart Engagement - Work directly with MEF technical teams to explain design decisions, validate requirements, support demonstrations, and facilitate formal acceptance of the pilot solution. 

Reporting & Coordination 

• Reports to the QBE Project Governance Office. 
• Works in close coordination with the Enterprise Architect. 
• Serves as the primary technical authority for software delivery and system integration. 

Required Qualifications 

• Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years in Software or Solution Architecture roles. 
• Mandatory Certification (Audit-Critical): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305). 
• Technical Mastery: 

           o .NET Core 8 

           o C# microservices architectures 

           o CQRS patterns 

           o Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized deployments 

• Languages: 

           o Spanish: C1 (Fluent) 

           o English: C1 (Professional) 

 

Physical Requirements: 

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 

· Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

· Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering   presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

About QBE, LLC

QBE, LLC is a mission-focused technology and security solutions provider supporting defense and federal customers worldwide. We deliver high-impact capabilities where precision, accountability, and technical excellence directly support national-level objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

QBE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and/or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military/uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.