Director (Architecture Design & Compliance)

Maximum Age Limit: 55 Years
Salary Range: PKR 481,875 – 1,119,375
Minimum Experience: 10 Years (Preferably 15 Years)
Education: Relevant Bachelor's Degree (4 Years)
Number of Positions: Not Specified

Job Overview

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is seeking experienced and highly skilled professionals for the position of Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) at its Islamabad Headquarters on a contractual basis.

The selected candidate will be responsible for enterprise architecture, software design, architectural governance, technology standards, system integration, and ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.

• Relevant Master's degree will be preferred.

• Educational degrees must be attested by HEC.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably 15 years.

• At least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role.

• Experience in multi-project environments, government organizations, large enterprise systems, or international deployments is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, software design, and architectural governance.

• Knowledge of enterprise applications, APIs, microservices, and system integration.

• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, technical documentation, and system interoperability.

• Experience in architecture reviews, design validation, technical assessments, and risk management.

• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, and software quality assurance.

• Expertise in software security, OWASP, VAPT, and compliance frameworks.

• Understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and Generative AI/LLMs.

• Ability to establish architectural standards and engineering best practices.

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, technical priorities, and compliance requirements.

• Experience coordinating with development, QA, information security, and infrastructure teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards and technical governance.

• Evaluate software architecture and ensure system scalability, performance, reliability, and security.

• Review and validate technical designs and system integrations.

• Ensure compliance with software security and quality standards.

• Evaluate and integrate AI technologies, including machine learning and Generative AI solutions.

• Coordinate with technical teams and manage complex enterprise-level projects.

• Support technology decisions and ensure alignment with organizational requirements.

Terms & Conditions

• Selected candidates will undergo a 6-month probation period, which may be extended based on performance.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests/interviews.

• Government and semi-government employees must provide an NOC at the interview.

• Five years of general age relaxation is already included in the specified age limit.

• HEC-attested educational documents must be provided at the time of joining.

• Medical fitness and character certificates are required.

• No TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews.

• False information may result in disqualification.

• Females, minorities, transgender individuals, and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Only online applications will be accepted.

• NADRA reserves the right to cancel or withhold the recruitment process at any stage.

How to Apply?

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official NADRA Careers Portal.

🔎 Source: Official Careers Portal
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