Team Lead (Full Stack) (SPPP-3)

About This Job

The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), set up under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, has invited applications from qualified, experienced and competent professionals for contract positions under its 2026 regulations for contractual employees. Appointments are on the Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP), which the advertisement describes as negotiable, initially for three years and extendable subject to satisfactory performance. This listing is for 1 post of Team Lead (Full Stack) on SPPP-3, at the Directorate General of PERA in Lahore. The role's responsibilities include the following: full Stack Development; lead and deliver end-to-end development across React (frontend) and .NET (backend) layers; design and implement RESTful APIs with ADO.NET and SQL Server as the data layer; build reusable, scalable React components following modern patterns (hooks, context API, lazy loading); implement .NET Web API endpoints with proper authentication, authorization, and error handling; write optimized SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and views for business logic and reporting; AI-Assisted Development (Mandatory); and mandatory: Use Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent AI tools as a core part of the development workflow.

Candidates need the following qualification: Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent from a recognized university. On experience, the requirement is: Minimum 08 years of hands-on full-stack development experience. At least 4 years in a team lead or senior developer capacity. Demonstrable portfolio of React + .NET applications. Public-sector or enterprise-grade software experience preferred. Experience in private entities is accepted if the entity is registered with the SECP, the Registrar of Firms or another regulatory authority. The Punjab Job Portal sets the age range for this post at 25 to 60 years, a Punjab domicile is required, and both men and women may apply. The authority is also looking for strong ownership mindset — accountable for delivery quality and timelines; ability to context-switch between frontend, backend, and database layers efficiently; strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills across the stack; team-first attitude with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing; and adaptable to evolving requirements in a government IT environment.

Only online applications submitted through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk, with all educational, experience and other relevant documents uploaded, will be entertained, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Full job descriptions and terms of service are available on the PERA website, pera.punjab.gov.pk. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026, and no application fee is mentioned. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA will be paid. Government employees must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate from their parent department to the interview. Selected candidates will receive provisional offer letters subject to verification of their documents and antecedents, and canvassing or false documents will lead to disqualification. The appointing authority may change the number of posts or cancel the process at any stage.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA)

Place of posting

Directorate General of PERA, Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

25–60 years

Age (Female)

25–60 years

Salary / BPS

SPPP-3 - Special PERA Pay Package (negotiable)

Contract duration

3 years (initially), extendable subject to satisfactory performance

Advt. date

14 October 2026

Last date

29 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 08 years of hands-on full-stack development experience. At least 4 years in a team lead or senior developer capacity. Demonstrable portfolio of React + .NET applications. Public-sector or enterprise-grade software experience preferred.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Test / Interview

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published14 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply29 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Read the job description, minimum qualification, experience and terms and conditions of service at https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/.
2. Register or log in on the Punjab Job Portal (https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/) and open the Team Lead (Full Stack) listing.
3. Fill in the online application and upload all educational, experience and other relevant documents on the portal; incomplete online applications will not be considered.
4. Submit the application online on or before 29th October 2026. Only online applications through the Punjab Job Portal are entertained.
5. Applicants serving in Government departments/organizations must apply through proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department at the time of interview.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

SPPP-3 (Special PERA Pay Package, negotiable)

Competencies

Strong ownership mindset — accountable for delivery quality and timelines; Ability to context-switch between frontend, backend, and database layers efficiently; Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills across the stack; Team-first attitude with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing; Adaptable to evolving requirements in a government IT environment

Degree Areas

Computer Engineering/Sciences, Information Technology, Data science, Artificial Intelligence

Contact Phone

042-99205900

Employer Note

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), established under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024.

Contact Address

Deputy Director (Admin. & HR) / Secretary CEC, PERA HQs, 1st Floor, Alfalah Building, Charing Cross, Mall Road, Lahore

Contact Website

www.pera.punjab.gov.pk

Experience Note

Experience in private entities shall be accepted if such entity is registered with SECP, Registrar of Firms or any other Public Sector Regulatory Authority.

Service Regulations

PERA (Appointment and Conditions of Service for Contractual Employees) Regulations, 2026

General Instructions

1. For details regarding job descriptions, minimum qualification, experience, and other terms and conditions of service, please visit https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/ 2. Only online applications submitted through the Punjab Job Portal (https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/), along with all educational, experience, and other relevant documents duly uploaded on the Portal, shall be entertained. 3. Incomplete online applications shall not be considered. 4. No TA / DA shall be admissible for the test / interview. 5. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the test / interview. 6. The last date for submission of applications is 29th October 2026. 7. Applicants serving in Government departments / organizations who fulfil the prescribed criteria must apply through proper channel and they shall produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department / organization at the time of interview. 8. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, and to withhold, cancel, or annul the recruitment process against any or all posts, in whole or in part, at any stage, without assigning any reason. 9. Upon selection, candidates shall be issued provisional / conditional offer letters, subject to verification of all credentials, including academic documents, experience certificates, NOC, and antecedents. 10. Canvassing in any form, or submission of false / bogus documents or information, shall render the candidate liable to disqualification at any stage.

Job Responsibilities

Full Stack Development; Lead and deliver end-to-end development across React (frontend) and .NET (backend) layers; Design and implement RESTful APIs with ADO.NET and SQL Server as the data layer; Build reusable, scalable React components following modern patterns (hooks, context API, lazy loading); Implement .NET Web API endpoints with proper authentication, authorization, and error handling; Write optimized SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and views for business logic and reporting; AI-Assisted Development (Mandatory); Mandatory: Use Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent AI tools as a core part of the development workflow; Promote and enforce AI-augmented coding practices within the team for maximum independent output; Use AI tools for code generation, debugging, documentation, and test case creation; Integration & DevOps; Manage Git branching, merging, and pull request workflows across the team; Configure and maintain Docker containers for consistent development and deployment environments; Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation testing; Leadership & Collaboration; Lead sprint ceremonies, backlog grooming, and daily standups; Conduct code reviews and enforce quality gates across the full stack; Mentor junior full-stack developers and pair-program to accelerate skill development; Collaborate with UX designers, QA engineers, and business analysts to translate requirements into working software; Prepare technical documentation including API contracts, data flow diagrams, and deployment runbooks

Mandatory Technical Requirements

Frontend: React.js — component lifecycle, hooks, routing (React Router), state management; Backend: ASP.NET Core Web API — dependency injection, middleware, JWT authentication, Dapper / ADO.NET; Database: Microsoft SQL Server — stored procedures, functions, views, joins, indexing, query tuning; Version Control: Git — feature branching, Git Flow, code review via pull requests; OOP & Design Patterns: Repository pattern, Factory, Singleton, Service layer architecture; AI Tools: Claude, Copilot, or equivalent AI coding assistants — mandatory daily use; Docker: Multi-stage Dockerfiles, docker-compose for local development; CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent — plus

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