Technical Lead

Overview

Job Summary:

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is seeking skilled Tech Leads to architect, guide, and oversee the development of scalable, secure, and interoperable digital platforms. The role involves leading development teams, designing technical solutions aligned with modern architecture principles, and ensuring successful integration of microservices, data systems, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in microservices, API development, DevSecOps, and AI-driven digital ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of large-scale digital platforms based on microservices architecture.
• Define and review technical design documents, system architecture, and integration frameworks.
• Oversee development using Spring Boot, Node.js, FastAPI, or equivalent backend frameworks.
• Guide teams in building secure, high-performance RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, scalability practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Integrate services via API Gateway, Kafka, or message broker systems for asynchronous communication.
• Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch for structured, unstructured, and indexed data operations.
• Oversee deployment and scaling of microservices using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or GCC.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure code deployments.
• Support front-end and integration teams for seamless data and API interoperability.
• Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to ensure system uptime and performance.
• Ensure compliance with GIGW, WCAG 2.1, and CERT-In security standards.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) for optimizing code review, debugging, and documentation.
• Participate in sprint planning, peer reviews, and knowledge transfer activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT.
• 7–8 years of experience in software development and architecture design.
• Prior experience in the IT domain within the sports sector, either in a government or corporate environment, is desired.
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Python (FastAPI).
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch.
• Deep understanding of microservices, API gateway design, and asynchronous event-based systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) in cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/NIC Cloud).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, version control, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with frontend integration and authentication standards (SSO, OAuth2, JWT).
• Understanding of compliance and security requirements under CERT-In, GIGW, and WCAG.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and leadership skills with experience mentoring teams.
• Good to Have Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Domain Preference:

• Candidates with experience in sports technology platforms, athlete/federation management systems, or data-driven digital ecosystems will be preferred.