Lead Software Engineer (Onsite, Karachi, PKR Salary)

Requirements: 8+ years of software development experience 3+ years of experience in a Lead Engineer or Architect role Strong expertise in the .NET stack (mandatory) Experience designing scalable and distributed systems Strong SQL and backend architecture experience Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS Proven engineering leadership experience Strong communication and technical decision-making skills Experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions for reputable organizations Experience working in product-based companies Exposure to modern frameworks Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Experience building SaaS, PaaS, FinTech, or high-scale platforms Exposure to AI-assisted development practices Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and technical design of enterprise-grade systems Ensure system scalability, security, performance, and maintainability Mentor cross-functional engineering teams Define engineering standards and architecture guidelines Drive cloud infrastructure strategy (Azure/AWS) Participate in client-facing technical discussions Ensure disciplined development practices including CI/CD, documentation, and code reviews Promote AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices Make architecture decisions aligned with scalability and business goals Balance long-term architecture planning with delivery speed Provide mentorship that strengthens engineering standards Confidently represent technical direction internally and externally