Principal Software Engineer (Information Technology)

About This Job

The Information Technology department of the Government of Punjab has advertised 1 vacancy for Principal Software Engineer in Lahore on a contract basis. This senior technical role leads product specification and development-team oversight within the department's software function, guiding delivery quality across the software portfolio.

Candidates must hold a Masters or Bachelors (Hons) degree with 16 years of education in Advanced Computing, Computer Engineering/Sciences, Computer Networks, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering or Management Information Systems, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Eligible applicants must be aged between 26 and 45 years and hold Punjab domicile; the post is open to both genders. Responsibilities include collaborating on requirements gathering, creating detailed product specifications, overseeing development teams, providing technical guidance, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and continuously evaluating and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency across projects.

Interested candidates should apply online via the official Punjab Job Portal, jobs.punjab.gov.pk, before the closing date of 19 August 2026. The process requires registering on the portal, filling out the Principal Software Engineer application form, and uploading educational, experience and domicile documents. Applications outside the portal or after the deadline will not be considered. For queries, applicants can contact jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk or +92 42 35880062 Ext:1222.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Information Technology

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

all punjab

Age (Male)

26–45 years

Age (Female)

26–45 years

Advt. date

2 August 2026

Last date

19 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Masters/Bachelors (Hons) with 16 years of education in Advanced Computing, Computer Engineering/Sciences, Computer Networks, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering or Management Information Systems.
• Experience:Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published2 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply19 August 2026

How to Apply

1. Register/Login at the official Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk).
2. Search and open "Principal Software Engineer" under the Information Technology department.
3. Complete the online application form and upload required documents before 19 August 2026.
4. Submit online. Contact: jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk / +92 42 35880062 Ext:1222.

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