Director (Software Development)

The Director (Software Development) will lead and oversee all aspects of software development initiatives within NADRA, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions for national systems.

• Lead and manage software development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in SDLC, Agile/Scrum, DevOps CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Architect and design scalable national systems, enterprise architectures, and integration platforms.
• Ensure the security and reliability of software solutions, adhering to secure design principles and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, manage priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, enforcing coding standards and architectural governance across all projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve development processes and solutions.

Applicants for Director (Software Development) must possess a strong academic background and extensive experience in software development leadership.

• Education: Bachelor's (4 Years) degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years, preferably 15 years, of experience, including 5+ years in a senior technical leader role. Experience in multi-project environments, government/large enterprise systems, or international deployments is preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong command of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, DevOps CI/CD, automated testing, QA processes, and large-scale software engineering practices.
  • Expertise in scalable national systems, enterprise architectures, integration platforms, web/mobile development, distributed architectures, and microservices.
  • Knowledge of databases, security frameworks, encryption, API development, and cloud/on-premise deployments.
  • Ability to build scalable and secure solutions for diverse client environments.
  • Knowledge of secure design principles and familiarity with OWASP and VAPT.
  • Ability to enforce secure coding practices, engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural governance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, innovation, presentation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to drive delivery under tight schedules and make informed decisions on technology choices, architecture, and project priorities.
  • Ability to handle complex, multi-stakeholder solutions and strong understanding of requirements management, client communications, and change control.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, secure coding, and application hardening.
  • Experience working with national and international clients.