technical lead

Mashreq

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 The transformation office is working on establishing Mashreq&rsquo;s Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE). It is a centralized testing framework within an organization that standardizes processes, tools, best practices, and governance. In a global bank like Mashreq, it acts as a quality assurance hub that provides strategy, tools, and resources across technology and business domains spanning retail, digital, corporate, investment banking, and regulatory areas. The purpose of the job is to augment TCOE automation process and artifacts, ensure their implementation on the project under test, creating test KPIs, metrics and dashboards and capturing them across Mashreq projects. The role must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the needs of multiple teams, systems, and products. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of optimizing or even re-designing our company&rsquo;s automation testing practices, SOPs and architecture to support our next generation of products and Quality initiatives.
 
 
 Key Result Areas
 
 &middot; Define the vision and roadmap for automation testing, performance testing, and test data management aligned with organizational goals. &middot; Drive innovation and continuous improvement across technical QA practices. &middot; Establish automation first mind set &middot; Establish governance frameworks for automation, performance, and data strategies, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards. &middot; Conduct technical audits and reviews to validate implementation quality and adherence across portfolios. &middot; Tech Auditors act as the Technical Lead&rsquo;s eyes, ensuring consistent execution of strategies across delivery teams. &middot; Design and maintain scalable, reusable frameworks for UI, API, performance, and data testing. &middot; Standardize tools and processes across teams to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality. &middot; Evaluate and integrate modern and AI-driven tools into the QA ecosystem. &middot; Ensure seamless integration of automation tools with CI/CD pipelines and test management systems. &middot; Define and track KPIs for automation, performance, and data quality (e.g., coverage, execution time, reliability). &middot; Implement dashboards to monitor effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive improvements. &middot; Leverage analytics and historical data to proactively identify risks and optimization opportunities. &middot; Develop training programs and documentation to upskill QA teams on tools, frameworks, and technical strategies. &middot; Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate best practices and lessons learned. &middot; Mentor QA engineers and promote technical excellence across teams. &middot; Work closely with QA portfolio leads, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to
 
 align technical strategies with project goals. &middot; Act as a consultant/advisor to project teams on automation, performance, and data implementation. &middot; Support delivery teams in resolving technical challenges and optimizing testing approaches. &middot; Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, encouraging the use of emerging technologies such as AI/ML in testing. &middot; Continuously assess and refine strategies, frameworks, and tools to stay ahead of industry trends. &middot; Benchmark internal practices against industry standards to identify improvement opportunities.
 
 Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships
 
 &middot; Able to Effectively Plan &amp; Organize automation strategy &middot; Strong Interpersonal Communication &middot; Assist others in the completion of their tasks to support the group goals &middot; Build and maintain cooperative work relationships with others
 
 Problem Solving
 
 &middot; Experienced in application designing, architecting, development and deployment of TCOE automation manifesto. Must be efficient in banking domain and know QA best practices. &middot; Strong testing design and implementation skills. Experienced in banking applications automation. &middot; Feasibility Analysis- Analyze the requirements to define scope and evaluate technical feasibility for test automation.
 
 Decision Making Authority &amp; Responsibility
 
 &middot; Work on the right tasks by ensuring they know their top deliverables &middot; Assume personal responsibility for achieving outcomes
 
 Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 
 &middot; Define and evolve the automation roadmap, integrating performance, data, and security testing aligned with CI/CD pipelines. &middot; Architect reusable, scalable frameworks for UI, API, performance, and data testing using tools like Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and Rest Assured &middot; Establish automation governance, ensuring adherence to internal QA policies and regulatory standards. &middot; Evaluate and integrate modern tools into the QA ecosystem, ensuring seamless CI/CD integration and test management system compatibility. &middot; Define KPIs such as automation coverage, defect leakage, execution time, and ROI. Implement dashboards for real-time monitoring. &middot; Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript &middot; Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Appium, JMeter, Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps &middot; Frameworks: BDD (Cucumber), TestNG, JUnit &middot; API Testing: Postman, SoapUI &middot; Database: SQL, Oracle, MongoDB &middot; Experience embedding automation into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows. &middot; Expertise in synthetic data generation, Excel-based input handling, and validation logic. &middot; Build and maintain dashboards for execution history, defect tracking, and scenario-wise success rates. &middot; Lead and mentor automation engineers across pods and geographies. &middot; Collaborate with QA managers, DevOps, business analysts, and product owners. &middot; Drive knowledge-sharing sessions and capability-building initiatives.
 
 &middot; Act as a technical advisor in stakeholder demos and internal audits. &middot; Define and maintain automation strategy and frameworks. &middot; Conduct feasibility studies and tool evaluations. &middot; Oversee script development, dry runs, and batch execution. &middot; Ensure traceability and coverage across test artefacts. &middot; Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. &middot; Track and report automation metrics and ROI. &middot; Ensure alignment with QA policy and regulatory mandates. &middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. &middot; ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred. &middot; Minimum 8&ndash;10 years in QA with 5+ years in automation leadership roles.
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AVP, Technical Lead (Automation) - TCOE.MGN Pak - TECH - Transformation Office.MIT - PAKCOE

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Job description:Job Opportunity &mdash; Team Lead (FTTH Operations)Location: Karachi Salary Range: PKR 50,000 &ndash; 60,000Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead a team of technicians for deployment &amp; troubleshooting.</li><li>Perform fiber splicing, testing &amp; ODN maintenance.</li><li>Assign and monitor daily field tasks.</li><li>Maintain operational documentation.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum DAE (Electrical/Electronics/Telecom).</li><li>1&ndash;2 years FTTH experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on technical skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Team Lead (FTTH Operations)

Pakistan Single Window

<div><ul><li>Design, architect, and lead development of large-scale distributed microservices using .NET Core.</li><li>
Define high-level system architecture, integration patterns, service boundaries, and domain-driven design (DDD).</li><li>
Establish standards for API design, versioning, data modeling, caching, observability, and resiliency.</li><li>
Design &amp; Develop Software Architecture and applications as per business requirements following best practices.</li><li>
Troubleshoot code-level problems quickly and efficiently</li><li>
Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to our development teams</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in technology and product roadmap discussions</li><li>
Conduct code reviews and ensure the team follows best practices.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
7&ndash;8 years of overall software development experience, including at least 3 years in designing and executing enterprise-class products</li><li>
Excellent proficiency &amp; hands-on technical leadership in the following technologies:</li><li><ul><li><ul><li>
Microsoft Technologies: .NET / .NET Core, Web Services</li><li>
Web technologies: ReactJS, Typescript, Webform, KenduUI, CSS, HTML,NextJS,Micro Frontend</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>
Develop modular React applications using micro-frontend architecture (Module Federation / independent deployable apps).</li><li>
Design and develop scalable REST APIs and microservices using .NET Core.</li><li>
Work with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis, and message brokers (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka).</li><li>
Write unit/integration tests, participate in code reviews, and maintain clean architecture.</li><li>
Build reusable UI components and integrate with backend microservices through REST APIs or WebSockets.</li><li><ul><li><ul><li>
Enterprise Applications: Microservices, Containers, Service orchestration</li><li>
Database: SQL Server</li><li>
Others: Git, GitFlow, Linux</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
</li></ul></li></ul> 
 
Benefits 
<ul><li>
Competitive salary</li><li>
Fuel Card</li><li>
Health benefits</li><li>
Professional development opportunities</li><li>
Inclusive work culture &amp; much more</li></ul></div>

Principal Software Engineer - II (WeBOC 1.0)

NielsenIQ

<div>Company Description 
NIQ Brandbank (part of NielsenIQ) is a global product content and data management provider that helps brands and retailers ensure their product information is accurate, consistent, and ready for use across physical stores, e‑commerce platforms, and digital marketplaces. Its core purpose is to act as a trusted, centralized source of product data, enabling better consumer experiences, smoother retail operations, and improved commercial performance. By standardizing how product information is created and shared, NIQ Brandbank reduces errors, redundancies, and delays that commonly occur when multiple parties manage product data independently. 
Job Description 
We are building a next-generation PIM System which defines how we acquire, aggregate, normalize and syndication a huge amount of data to different targets using state-of-the-art technologies. This is a great opportunity for seasoned Java developers &amp; architects to become part of a great product development team and grow their careers by working on cutting-edge technologies and solve problems involving a huge amount of data, high availability and scalability in a distributed environment.
As a very experienced Java developer/programmer, you may require to own certain parts of the products, manage small or bigger teams, contribute to design and oversee implementation. The ideal candidate will excel as an individual contributor, lead teams or manage people, and serve as a role model in their job function. This position requires strong technical expertise, innovative thinking, and excellent communication skills to solve business problems across multiple geographies and engage with a diverse set of external stakeholders. 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Java development and software engineering.</li><li>
Proven experience leading and mentoring software development teams.</li><li>
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and other relevant technologies.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve processes within a large organizational scope.</li><li>
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.</li><li>
Command over CI/CD processes</li><li>
Very good knowledge of Git</li><li>
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).</li><li>
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).</li><li>
Knowledge of front-end technologies (Angular)</li><li>
Certifications in Java or related technologies.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Our Benefits<ul><li>
Flexible working environment</li><li>
Volunteer time off</li><li>
LinkedIn Learning</li><li>
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)</li></ul>
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including r&eacute;sum&eacute; screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ&rsquo;s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ&rsquo;s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ
NIQ is the world&rsquo;s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights&mdash;delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms&mdash;NIQ delivers the Full View&trade;. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world&rsquo;s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion</div>

Senior Software Engineer

<div>Design &amp; Develop Software Architecture and applications as per business requirements following best practices.
Troubleshoot code-level problems quickly and efficiently
Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to our development teams
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in technology and product roadmap discussions
Participate in code review, refactoring, and improvement. 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
1+ years&rsquo; experience designing and executing enterprise-class products</li><li>
3+ years&rsquo; experience in software development</li><li>
Excellent proficiency &amp; hands-on technical leadership in the following technologies:
</li><li>Microsoft Technologies: .NET / .NET Core, Web Services
</li><li>Web technologies: ReactJS, Typescript, Webforms, KenduUI, CSS, HTML
</li><li>Enterprise Applications: Microservices, Containers, Service orchestration
</li><li>Database: SQL Server o Others: Git, GitFlow, Linux</li><li>
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, agile environment &bull; Strong Problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Fuel Card</li>
<li>Health benefits</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Inclusive work culture &amp; much more</li></ul></div>

Senior Software Engineer - II (Backend)

Clouex Pakistan

We are looking for a high-energy, results-oriented Project Manager to lead our development teams and bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution. This is a role for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to have tough conversations to keep a project on track. You will be the primary driver of accountability, ensuring that our technical standards are met and our delivery timelines are non-negotiable.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Timeline Enforcement: Own the project roadmap and take full responsibility for hitting milestones. You will manage the critical path and proactively remove roadblocks before they impact delivery.</li><li>Developer Management: Lead daily stand-ups and technical check-ins. You must be able to challenge technical estimates, identify &quot;gold-plating,&quot; and keep the engineering team focused on high-priority tasks.</li><li>Scope Control: Guard against scope creep. You will be the &quot;gatekeeper&quot; who ensures that every hour of development time is spent on features that add direct value to the business.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Manage high-pressure situations and reallocate resources dynamically to meet shifting demands without compromising on quality.</li><li>Conflict Resolution: Act as the final point of escalation for internal technical disputes or timeline delays. You must be able to lead with authority and maintain team discipline under pressure.</li></ul>Technical &amp; Professional Requirements<ul><li>Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management within a software development or cloud infrastructure environment.</li><li>Methodologies: Expert-level command of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. You should know how to pivot between them based on project needs.</li><li>Technical Literacy: While you don't need to code daily, you must understand Node.js, API architectures, and Cloud systems well enough to know when a developer's timeline is realistic or padded.</li><li>Tools: Mastery of Jira, Trello, or ClickUp for sprint planning, tracking, and reporting.</li><li>Communication: Decisive and direct communication style. You must be able to translate complex technical delays into clear business risks for stakeholders.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Project Manager (In-House Development)

360factors

<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h2>

Program Manager &ndash; Data &amp; Product Operations to lead and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of programs involving data engineering, software development, and business process automation for compliance solution (JIRA &amp; Decisions). This role is pivotal in aligning data infrastructure and digital product operations with business goals, ensuring scalable, efficient, and timely delivery across the organization.

The Program Manager will bring extensive experience in Agile delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and managing technical and operational programs. He/She will work cross-functionally with data engineers, low-code engineers, and software development teams to optimize product workflows, streamline operations, and deliver high-impact solutions.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">1. Program &amp; Delivery Leadership</h3>
<ul><li>Lead the delivery of large-scale programs across data engineering, product development, Decisions &amp; JIRA platform, and automation domains.</li>
<li>Define scope, timelines, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with technical leads and business owners &amp; PMO</li>
<li>Apply Agile practices to manage workstreams across multiple technical teams.</li>
<li>Drive program health reviews, risk assessments, and communication plans for all initiatives.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">2. Software Development &amp; Product Operations</h3>
<ul><li>Partner with software engineering teams to facilitate product releases, enhancements, and DevOps practices.</li>
<li>Align product operations with delivery timelines, ensuring seamless development-to-deployment workflows.</li>
<li>Collaborate on backlog management, sprint planning, capacity forecasting, and post-release retrospectives.</li>
<li>Support integration of engineering workstreams with cross-functional product and customer workflows.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Business Process Model and Notation Platform (Decisions &amp; JIRA)</h3>
<ul><li>Lead initiatives to identify, prioritize the delivery of Decision platform business modules for compliance</li>
<li>Collaborate with product &amp; process owners and low-code engineers to define requirements, user stories, and delivery schedules.</li>
<li>Ensure the Decisions solution built is aligned with product requirements and long-term maintainability.</li>
<li>Oversee UAT planning, release cycles, and change adoption across user groups.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">4. Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication</h3>
<ul><li>Serve as the primary interface between technical teams and business stakeholders across operations, product, finance, and leadership.</li>
<li>Translate business requirements into actionable plans and align program delivery with evolving needs.</li>
<li>Provide transparent reporting and updates to stakeholders through dashboards, status meetings, and executive summaries.</li>
<li>Build trust and engagement by facilitating cross-team collaboration and delivering measurable outcomes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">5. People Leadership &amp; Process Improvement</h3>
<ul><li>Lead and mentor cross-functional team members, including data engineers, developers, low-code engineers and automation specialists.</li>
<li>Promote continuous improvement across all areas of delivery, including agile practices, technical enablement, and team maturity.</li>
<li>Facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure resource capacity and skills alignment with organizational goals.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">6. Data Engineering &amp; Platform Operations</h3>
<ul><li>Oversee planning and execution of data infrastructure, pipelines, and engineering workflows for enterprise data products.</li>
<li>Work with data engineering teams to prioritize and deliver secure, scalable, and automated data systems.</li>
<li>Ensure best practices in data modeling, governance, testing, and deployment pipelines are applied consistently.</li>
<li>Coordinate with architecture and security teams to ensure compliance and performance of data platforms.</li>
<li>All other related duties assigned by the manager.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.</li>
<li>6+ years of experience in program or project management in data engineering, software, or platform delivery environments.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).</li>
<li>Familiarity with data platforms, infrastructure (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, PostgreSQL), and process automation tools (e.g., Decision, Salesforce, CPQ).</li>
<li>Proven experience managing multiple concurrent programs across technical and business domains.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Agile or PMP certification preferred.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Tools &amp; Technologies</h2>
<ul><li>Data &amp; Infrastructure: Azure, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Python, SQL</li>
<li>Automation &amp; Ops: Appian, Salesforce, CPQ, Workday</li>
<li>Agile &amp; PM Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Asana</li>
<li>DevOps &amp; CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes)</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Success Metrics</h2>
<ul><li>On-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery of cross-functional technical programs</li>
<li>Improved automation of key manual processes across departments</li>
<li>Scalable and reliable data infrastructure supporting product operations</li>
<li>Increased engineering throughput and reduced operational friction</li>
<li>High stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of delivered systems</li>
</ul>
Send us your resume at careers@360factors.com mentioning the position in subject line.</div></div></div></div>

Program Manager – Data & Product Operation

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