Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Karachi
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15th February 2026
Apply To: hr@cwp.org.pk

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer responsible for designing, developing, coding, and maintaining our internal applications, including websites, ERP systems, and case management tools. The role includes documenting software functionality, ensuring system efficiency, and supporting all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, and develop current and new in-house application requirements.
• Design, develop, and improve applications and system workflows.
• Execute full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, testable, and maintainable code.
• Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility.
• Integrate software components and third-party APIs into functional systems.
• Develop verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, flow diagrams, and ERDs.
• Prepare user guides and training manuals for internal applications.
• Deploy, tailor, and optimize software tools and development processes.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, security policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct controlled and real-environment testing before production deployment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance in-house applications and databases.

Requirements & Core Competencies

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP frameworks (Yii and Laravel) and MVC architecture.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React.js, jQuery, Ajax, and API consumption.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API development and integration.
• Experience in WordPress theme customization, plugin management, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of integration between multiple applications (CMS, ERP, third-party systems).
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Expertise in relational databases such as MySQL / PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
• Experience in system documentation and diagramming (block diagrams, flow diagrams, ERDs).
• Knowledge of application deployment from development to production environments.
• Familiarity with report generation and data exports (PDF, Excel, dashboards).
• Prior experience handling multiple production systems is essential.

EEO Statement:

Integrated into our shared values is CWP commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. CWP is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at CWP has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

CWP is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). CWP explicitly prohibits its staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense);
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between CWP staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics,undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of CWP and are strongly discouraged.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs to hr@cwp.org.pk by 15th February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.
The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

For more information, visit www.lao.org.pk.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person