Lead Architect (National Open Data Ecosystem)

About This Job

A fresh job notification from Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) - PIU-Ignite, Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) covers 1 Lead Architect (National Open Data Ecosystem) position on a contractual basis. Applications are accepted from both male and female candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements set by MOITT.

Duty station: Islamabad. Selected candidates will be required to report to this location, although the department reserves the right to transfer or reassign personnel to other locations within Islamabad as operational needs arise.

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on the last date for submission of applications. Upper age relaxation may be available as per government rules.

Age note: Age limit not specified in advertisement; default applied

To be eligible, candidates must hold Master's degree or equivalent from HEC-recognised or internationally reputable institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Data Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution. All degrees and certificates must be verified, and candidates should be prepared to present original documents during the selection process.

Applicants are required to have 10+ years post-qualification professional experience in software architecture, enterprise systems design, data platform engineering, or digital public infrastructure; 7+ years as lead architect, principal engineer, or equivalent. Relevant experience must be substantiated with proper documentation, including experience certificates from previous employers.

Contract duration 21 months; World Bank-funded project preferred experience

Applications must reach MOITT via the online portal at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/live no later than 22 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications will summarily be rejected.

This is a merit-based recruitment, and only the most suitable candidates will be selected. MOITT reserves the right to verify all documents and information provided by candidates at any stage. Any candidate found to have provided false information or forged documents will be disqualified.

Job Information

Commission / Board

MOITT

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limit not specified in advertisement; default applied

Fee note

Contract duration 21 months; World Bank-funded project preferred experience

Last date

22 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Master's degree or equivalent from HEC-recognised or internationally reputable institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Data Engineering, or related field
• Experience:10+ years post-qualification professional experience in software architecture, enterprise systems design, data platform engineering, or digital public infrastructure; 7+ years as lead architect, principal engineer, or equivalent

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2. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents (CV/resume and relevant qualification/experience certificates).
3. Submit the application before the closing date of 22 Jul 2026.

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