Platform Engineering Head / Architect – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, or related engineering discipline (full-time) with mandatory professional cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/CKA).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 years of experience in software engineering or DevSecOps, including 4 years in a Lead Architect or Head of Platform role.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 55 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Platform Engineering Head / Architect position at NeGD is a high-impact leadership role focused on architecting and operating cloud-native platforms at a massive scale for the Digital India initiative. This role involves owning the end-to-end reference architecture for developer portals and CI/CD layers while managing the technical authority of implementation agencies. It is an exceptional opportunity for senior tech professionals to drive digital transformation in government services using emerging technologies like AI and Kubernetes. Candidates will lead the migration of large-scale SDLC estates and define the roadmap for internal developer platforms serving hundreds of developers.
- This senior leadership position offers a 3-year contract with potential extensions based on project requirements and performance.
- The role is based in New Delhi but requires flexibility for potential transfers to various project locations across India.
- Candidates should prepare to demonstrate their expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud professional-level architectures during the interview.
- The selection process involves a rigorous screening of qualifications followed by an interview for shortlisted technical experts.
- Applicants must ensure all professional certifications like CKA or AWS Solutions Architect are valid at the time of deployment.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on qualifications and relevant experience Shortlisting of candidates for interview Personal Interview
Application Fees
Refer to the online application portal for fee details
Reservation
UR: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Register yourself on the portal if you are a new user.
- Select the specific position you wish to apply for (Platform Engineering Head or Security Lead).
- Fill in all required educational and professional experience details accurately.
- Upload necessary documents including certifications and experience certificates.
- Submit the application form before the deadline of 27th July 2026.
- Candidates currently in government or PSU service must apply through the proper channel or provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit for this position is 55 years as of the closing date of the application.
Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT, with an M.Tech. being desirable, plus at least one professional cloud certification.
There is currently 01 vacancy available for the Platform Engineering Head / Architect position.