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

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.