Software Architect – Enterprise Platforms (Onsite, Karachi, PKR Salary)

hr-pod-hiring-talent-globally; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

hr-pod-hiring-talent-globally is seeking a Lead Engineer/Architect to drive the architecture and design of enterprise-grade systems. You will own scalability, security, performance, reliability, and maintainability while mentoring teams and establishing engineering standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise in .NET, SQL, and backend architectures, with experience across SaaS/PaaS, cloud platforms, and event-driven patterns.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with 3+ years in lead engineer or architect role.
• Strong expertise in .NET / .NET Core, SQL, and backend architecture.
• Proven experience designing scalable distributed systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical design of enterprise-grade systems with ownership of scalability, security, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Mentor engineering teams and define engineering standards.
• Drive cloud infrastructure strategy across AWS and Azure environments.
• Participate in client-facing technical discussions and solution design.
• Ensure disciplined development practices, including CI/CD, documentation, code reviews, and testing.
• Promote AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices.

Skills

Lead Engineer / Architect experience

.NET / .NET Core

SQL

Backend architecture

Distributed systems design

AWS / Azure

SaaS / PaaS / FinTech / OTT experience

Technical leadership

Architecture ownership beyond coding

Event-driven architecture

Observability

AI-driven development

Decision making

Mentorship

External technical direction

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in a Lead Engineer or Architect role.


• Strong expertise in .NET / .NET Core, SQL, and backend architecture.


• Proven experience designing scalable distributed systems and APIs.


• Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, along with Docker and Kubernetes.


• Experience with SaaS, PaaS, FinTech, OTT, or other high-scale platforms.


• Proven engineering leadership and technical decision-making abilities, with technical ownership beyond code contribution.


• Experience with event-driven architecture, observability, and AI-driven development practices.


• Ability to make architecture decisions aligned with scalability and business goals while balancing long-term architecture with delivery speed.


• Strong mentorship skills focused on building and maintaining high engineering standards.


• Ability to confidently represent technical direction both internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and technical design of enterprise-grade systems, with ownership of scalability, security, performance, reliability, and maintainability.


• Mentor engineering teams and define engineering standards.


• Drive cloud infrastructure strategy across AWS and Azure environments.


• Participate in client-facing technical discussions and solution design.


• Ensure disciplined development practices, including CI/CD, documentation, code reviews, and testing.


• Promote AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices.