This role is responsible for designing, developing, supporting, and continuously improving enterprise software systems and integrations that power the university’s student information ecosystem.

The Software Engineer will work across multiple systems — including ERP platforms (such as PeopleSoft Campus Solutions), scheduling systems (e.g., UniTime), and custom-built applications — to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. The focus of this role is on software engineering, system integration, automation, and data-driven process improvement, rather than dependency on any single platform.

The incumbent will collaborate with Registrar’s Office stakeholders, IST teams, and external partners to translate business needs into robust technical solutions that enhance academic and administrative operations.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions, integrations, and automation workflows across enterprise systems.
• Build and support system integrations (APIs, services, batch processes) between ERP, scheduling systems, and other institutional platforms.
• Provide reliable production support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system issues, ensuring service continuity and stability.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, system enhancements, reports, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain backend processes, data pipelines, reports, and automation scripts using SQL, APIs, and enterprise tools.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, performance optimisation, and long-term maintainability. 
• Ensure code quality through testing, documentation, version control, and adherence to secure development practices. 
• Support and enhance ERP/SIS platforms (including PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) as part of the broader system landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enhancements aligned with academic cycles and operational priorities. · Participate in system upgrades, integration improvements, and digital transformation initiatives within the Registrar’s Office.
• Participate in system upgrades, integration improvements, and digital transformation initiatives within the Registrar’s Office.

• Strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, system design, debugging, performance optimisation).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (preferably Oracle or similar).
• Experience in backend development, APIs, system integrations, or enterprise application development.
• Understanding of enterprise system architectures, data flows, and integration patterns. 
• Familiarity with ERP/SIS environments (e.g., PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) is preferred but not required. 
• Ability to translate functional/business requirements into scalable technical solutions. 
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, version control, testing, and secure coding practices. 
• Exposure to automation, batch processing, reporting systems, or data pipelines is a plus. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Ownership mindset with strong accountability for system reliability and delivery.
• Solution-oriented and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality, security, and data integrity.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across technical and functional teams.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, academic timelines, and operational demands.
• Continuous learner with interest in modern engineering practices and tools.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field from an HEC-recognised university. Preference will be given to candidates having certifications or training in enterprise systems, databases, or cloud technologies.

At least 3 years of experience in software development, system integration, enterprise application support, or backend engineering. Candidates with prior experience working with ERP/SIS platforms such as PeopleSoft, higher education systems such as UniTime, or academic operations will be preferred.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.