Technical Project Lead

Location: Islamabad
Compensation: PKR 30,000–50,000/month
Position: Technical Project Lead

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable individual to take on a Technical Project Lead position within a growing professional team.

This is a selective opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond simply completing development tasks and take genuine responsibility for technology, project execution, team coordination and product development.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and will have the opportunity to build and lead a team of developers, interns and trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical development activities
• Translate requirements into clear technical tasks
• Plan development milestones and project timelines
• Coordinate developers, interns and trainees
• Review code and development work
• Maintain GitHub repositories and development workflows
• Help establish appropriate technical standards and processes
• Identify technical issues and provide practical solutions
• Participate in technical hiring and candidate evaluation
• Mentor junior developers and students
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are maintained
• Prepare regular progress updates for senior leadership
• Contribute to technical architecture and technology decisions
• Ensure development work is properly documented and organized

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation who also demonstrates leadership potential.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related field
• Strong understanding of modern web development
• Experience with one or more modern development frameworks
• Familiarity with React/Next.js, Node.js, Python, Laravel or comparable technologies
• Understanding of databases, APIs and software architecture
• Strong Git/GitHub knowledge
• Experience developing and deploying applications
• Ability to independently troubleshoot technical problems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and coordinate junior developers

Previous experience leading:

• university projects
• freelance development teams
• internships
• software projects
• student developers

will be considered a strong advantage.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

The position offers the opportunity to develop both technical and leadership experience.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with senior leadership
• Take ownership of important technical decisions
• Build and manage a development team
• Mentor upcoming developers
• Gain hands-on technical leadership experience
• Participate in recruitment and team building
• Develop experience across product development and project management
• Build a strong professional portfolio
• Progress into increasingly senior responsibilities based on performance

High-performing individuals may be considered for expanded responsibilities, increased compensation and long-term career opportunities as the organization develops.

Employee Benefits & Perks

Depending on role, tenure and eligibility, the organization may provide a range of professional benefits and employee perks, including:

• Health and medical coverage
• Transportation allowance or transportation support
• Performance-based incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Training and certification support
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable
• Paid leave and holidays
• Mobile/communication allowance where applicable
• Team events and professional networking opportunities
• Recognition and performance rewards
• Opportunities for career progression
• Additional benefits associated with seniority and performance

The objective is to provide a professional working environment where strong performers are recognized, supported and given opportunities to progress.

What We Value

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

Ownership — takes responsibility rather than waiting for instructions.

Leadership — can bring people together and get work completed.

Problem solving — focuses on finding practical solutions.

Communication — can clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical people.

Learning ability — is willing to continuously develop technically and professionally.

Reliability — follows through on commitments and deadlines.

Selection Process

Candidates may be asked to complete a short technical assessment and participate in an interview.

We are looking for capability, initiative and potential, not simply qualifications on paper.

Candidates with strong portfolios, GitHub projects, applications or previous development experience are encouraged to highlight these in their application.

• Lead and oversee daily technical development tasks and coordinate with the development team to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.
• Translate project requirements into detailed technical tasks, planning development milestones and timelines in alignment with overall project goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of developers, interns, and trainees, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and effective contribution.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Maintain and organize GitHub repositories and workflows, establishing and enforcing technical standards and process improvements.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and provide practical, effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Participate actively in the technical hiring process, evaluating candidates and helping to build a capable and motivated development team.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports and updates for senior leadership, communicating project status clearly and accurately.
• Contribute to key technical decisions involving software architecture, development frameworks, and technology stack selections to support scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Ensure thorough documentation of development work, processes, and technical decisions to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Support the continuous improvement of project management and product development methodologies, promoting best practices within the team.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment that encourages ownership, reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication among team members.
• Drive professional development by mentoring junior team members, encouraging learning, and sharing knowledge on technical and organizational skills.
• Monitor project progress closely to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality and team productivity.
• Promote innovation and continuous learning, keeping the team updated with the latest technologies and industry trends relevant to modern web development.