Cloud Architect – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, MSc CS, or a related field.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 years of experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure, with strong hands-on experience on AWS/Azure/GCP.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 50 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Cloud Architect position at NeGD, with one vacancy, is a strategic opportunity for professionals to define and own the overall cloud architecture and infrastructure strategy for the "One Pension One Portal (OPOP)" platform. This role involves designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions on MeitY-empanelled clouds, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance. Candidates with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or MSc CS and over 12 years of experience in cloud infrastructure will play a vital role in a national digital initiative.
- This role is responsible for defining the cloud architecture, technology stack, and infrastructure strategy across all environments.
- Applicants should have strong hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- The position requires implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices and robust monitoring/logging/alerting solutions.
- Candidates will drive cloud security architecture, identity/access management, and encryption in compliance with CERT-In advisories.
- Familiarity with API gateways, service-mesh, microservices architecture, and logging/monitoring stacks is highly desirable.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an assessment of applications, potentially followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may apply ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ The last date for submission of the application is 06.10.2026.
- Candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies are expected to apply through proper channel or attach a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) with the application or produce it at the time of interview.
- For any queries, candidates may contact the HR Team, National e-Governance Division, at Negdhr@digitalindia.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Cloud Architect role is not explicitly mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official detailed notification for pay scale information.
Candidates need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, MSc CS, or a related field for the Cloud Architect position.
The maximum age limit for the Cloud Architect position is 50 years as of the closing date of application.