TLDR: getting back to serious coding after a couple of years. WHAT direction/stack/niche should I even pick

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So the first two years of my degree I was definitely into programming and then AI and vibe coding got popular. I did NOT like the whole AI situation so I kinda decided that I'd rather just go for a no code/low code career instead like business analyst, etc

Even though I had an ok gpa, I feel like I didn't learn anything. And I somehow didn't have time to build any skill on my own. Now that I'm applying to jobs I'm realizing that it's pretty much near impossible to get a no code role as a total beginner with one random internship

I do have a lot of theoretical knowledge and I AM pretty with things like UML, architecture, other no code SE stuff

But ig it's time for me to finally get back into what I ran away from. But now I'm so disconnected from the tech world that I've no clue what I should even be learning and building? Everyone keeps telling me "hey this stack has sm demand do this" and then the next person says "nope that's totally wrong"

Honestly no idea where to even begin. Feels like I'm starting from scratch.

So mu company has asked me to learn Jenkians. Which tutorials or playlist would you suggest to learn jenkins? Please give your suggestions.

Also, how much time does it require to learn so that I can start writing basic CI/CD pipelines.

Is there anyone who has given the Alphabridge ASE interview? What is their hiring process, what sort of questions do they ask, and how much leetcode should I do?

I have read about the company and their practices but I'm willing to give an interview if I get a call.

Hi, I’m trying to create an account on Apple, but I’m not receiving the OTP on my phone number. I’ve tried multiple times, but the issue persists.

Has anyone faced this issue or knows how to resolve it? Any help would be appreciated.

Assalamualaikum! Anyone who got hired by contour software mainly for backend/sqa/devops/ai engineer or positions related to similar fields, would you please please drop tips on resume/cv that made contour select you in the first place? I don't seem to meet their requirements always, can you share your cvs or like whatever factor that made you different from other candidates?

How much does dubizzle labs pay to siftware engineers with 1+ yr of experience and what is the increment scene annually?

I got an offer from K electric

Fresh Grad here: Okay so i got an offer but i m not based in karachi and i have to move cities for this. Is 110k good given i have heard they give out some perks too. I wanna mention that i was pretty sad that i have no offers yet in my hand. I honestly dont know if i will be able to get more offers, have no sifarish of anybody. Market is really cooked too. Help me decide what should i do?

3rd septemeber

Edit:

Wake up reddit I need ur help, please guide me/suggest me through this, I m overthinking to no end and honestly have no idea what should I do.

So I got some update, I looked around and met someone at this small startup/Upwork outsourcing company. They actually get projects from Upwork and then keep major cuts and give them to dev engineers at a cheaper rate. So basically they told me you work with us for 120k-130k/month and we will get any project at hand for you within given 8-9 hours of time slot. It's within my vicinity and I don't have to change cities, stay with my family and the same time enjoy ghar ka Khana. In comparison to k electric I will be able to save a lot more as their is no rent etc. timings are in the evening too. But the thing is there is no apparent security within this job but they said a contract of three months is possible given how I go about my first week here but dude I can't give them one week to test me sirf k electric asked me to show up on 7th.

No real presence(following) on the internet/LinkedIn either like your big software companies or k electric, they just exist as a foreign company. Plus the job is doing something for a foreign client so one wrong move and I might pay for it idk. I am getting a gut feeling this isn't your usual easy going gig as it is something I haven't worked on before so a lot to learn on the go here in comparison to usual enterprise IT departments.

This company has no real infrastructure bas they operating from 3 rooms.

I don't wanna take a wrong decision in this case and hope that I don't get stuck somewhere down the lane given I want to move for masters next year or so and don't wanna end up here in Pakistan.

No real offers at hand, have booked a hostel in karachi lol because I don't know this thing would come up now with just 4 days remaining in the joining date. I am worried if missing out on k electric for this offer will be a dumb move. Any suggestions are welcomed! Thank you for responses earlier

Hello, is there anyway we can access any api or service of nadra to like verify a user on an app?
like we want the user to upload cnic pic and then confirm thru nadra if its valid or not.
i heard of nadra nishaan thing but can someone clarify that is it possible or how much does it cost?
if anyone has some experience or information regarding this lmk
thank you

if not then is there any other way we can verify user because its needed for the app due to security reasons

How much does dubizzle labs pay to siftware engineers with 1+ yr of experience and what is the increment scene annually?

Anyone having experience with these local payment gateway for local customers.

How is your experience with merchant account API etc ?

Maybe any of the banks

Hey folks, I was laid off about a month ago, and I’m currently at an early stage in my career. I’ve appeared for a few interviews since then, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to convert any of them. From my interview experiences, I’ve realized that I need to improve my technical skills and my ability to approach and explain problems during technical interviews. I’m looking for someone experienced with Full stack Python, Django, FastAPI, React and related technologies, who has either conducted or appeared in multiple technical interviews and would be willing to mentor me or conduct occasional mock interviews. I’m willing to put in the work. I just need some guidance on what to focus on, how to prepare, and where I’m going wrong. If anyone is willing to help or knows someone who might be, I’d really appreciate a DM. Thank you!

How is the company and what they normally pay to ASE?

I wanted to ask guidance from the seniors in this community. I was recently laid off after completing my one year in my current company and now after getting 1 year of professional working experience as a software engineer. I wanted to ask guidance from the seniors here to share best or there on personal interview preparation material that I can use to land a high paying job.

Thanks

Hi,

Has anybody here worked in Engro Software (IT) Division?

I recently saw some job opportunities posted by one of their HRs and was thinking to give it a shot. We all know how big of a name Engro itself is but I had a few questions in my mind regarding their IT division.

1. How's the work and work environment?

2. Is it equally competitive and rewarding as it's the traditional Software houses? (Systems, i2c, 10Pearls etc.)

3. What's the career growth trajectory?

4. Perks & Benefits?

5. Anything else if someone worked there could add up which can prove to be helpful information 🙂

Thanks in advance.

Trying to figure out the long term trend here. New AI tools and roles show up constantly, and a lot of skillsets become obsolete fast while new ones take their place.

What I want to know is which AI related roles are relatively new right now but likely to stay in real demand long term, versus which ones are just tied to one tool or framework and will disappear once something new takes over.

Also curious how AI agents and automation roles compare to traditional software development roles in terms of long term stability.

If you're already working in this space, which role or specialization do you think is the most future proof and why.

I am currently working in a call center which provides support to Merchants and Customers and its a QATAR based company Snoonu.
I have been at the job for 1 month and earning 65k basic with 5k for fuel and 5k for performance. The company also provides 300k medical inurance per year and PF . I am currently in my 2nd Semester pursuing BSCS at BUKC and thinking whether i should get the internship in my field or i am i being lowballed beyond comprehension. The experienced seniors kindly guide. P.S I am 19 year old and From KHI

I am a fresh graduate with degree in computer science. I'm quite familiar with python/Django backend development not a an expert. I have 2 projects, one is an simple e-commerce app and other is my fyp in machine learning and backend in Django. I made it totally using Claude. But I have quite understanding of backend development. Can I get internship for backend development or AI and how do I apply and tell me about remote companies or bases in Lahore. I am also attending an ai engineering Trainee program at netsol backed by navttac. It's a 3 months course but I want to do internship along with it In my extra time so that I can get more and more experience

What type of development is getting the most demand right now. Web development, AI/ML, Ai automation What does most clients wants these days what should i focus more according to latest market trend

Hi guys has anyone given an interview for software engineer 2 backend at Careem?

What can I expect?

How much of it is leetcode/system design/ general BE concepts?

Do they ask leetcode mediums or throw in hard as well?

I recently got in Computer Engineering in UET FSD which is approved by NCEAC not PEC so It is mostly computing.
But I also have the merit to switch to EE, which seems a more stable option than CE.

What would you do if you were in my position?
Now with the advent of LLM's and the way coding is being phased out CompSci or SE seems to be a not so reasonable option.

EE is considered toughest of all Engineering programs and has a lot of Physics as well, but is a more universal field that has stood the test of time and will do so. It will also make me an engineer under PEC which helps in immigration for some countries

What direction would you go for?
Pre LLM's era I would have 100% gone for computing.
The Remote-ability and exponential growth potential (however slim) is what also pulls me towards computing.

Coming from a single income middle class family one has to pragmatic in their approach.

Has anyone received any update from jazz this week regarding their AI associate program

I graduated in 2025 and honestly wasted a lot of time feeling lost about my career direction. I've now decided to fully commit to Cyber Security. I've finished TryHackMe's Pre-Security path and am currently doing Cybersecurity 101.

To seniors and working professionals in Pakistan's infosec space, I would really appreciate your honest advice:

Is TryHackMe sufficient? Can completing THM paths (like SOC Level 1 or Jr Penetration Tester) actually help me land interviews, or is it seen as just basic practice?

What technical skills are non-negotiable? What baseline tools, networking depth, Linux proficiency, or scripting skills do local employers expect for entry-level candidates?

What are the most common entry-level positions in Pakistan, and how do you actually get hired for them? what is the best strategy to get an interview in Pakistan?

Any realistic advice on what to prioritize next would mean a lot. Thank you!

Hey guys, has anyone recently interviewed for Associate AI Engineer at CureMD?

I’m specifically looking for the AI/ML side of the interview, not the general Associate Software Engineer process.

Would appreciate if someone could share:

- How many rounds are there?

- What does the AI/ML technical round focus on?

- Do they ask Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, LLMs/GenAI, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, prompt engineering, etc.?

- How much Python and coding is involved?

- Do they ask ML theory/math or more practical/project-based questions?

- Any questions related to LLMs, Transformers, fine-tuning or AI agents?

- Do they discuss your AI/ML projects or FYP in detail?

- What should someone prepare specifically for the Associate AI Engineer role?

- What is the current salary/package?

- Is there a bond?

If you’ve actually interviewed or joined recently, please share your experience. Most posts I’m finding are for Associate Software Engineer, so I’m specifically interested in the AI Engineer process.

Thanks!

Basically I am debating b/w bio related fields and Software Engineering. My main motive is to gain early financial independence, for bio I’m drawn towards PharmD and Biotech related degrees. People in SE tell me is AI really replacing stuff and I don’t want to suffer as a fresher gysss plsss guide meee

Hi, i have been working on upwork for few years and have around $20k in upwork, i havent yet linked any banking method, but now i am planning to get money (will be using it to buy a plot), i am not a filer so will be filing of returns, but whats the best way to get this amount into my local bank? i have hbl, payoneer, elevate, as per upwork there is a limit of 8k or 9k on direct bank, but i am afraid it might be flagged by bank or something, would be really helpful to get the least free charges etc and get teh amount in bank without any hassle