Director (Software Development)
Islamabad
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Salary: PKR Negotiable
NADRA is hiring a Director to lead its software development function at the Islamabad headquarters. The role covers planning and delivery of applications and enhancements across the authority's identity systems. It suits a senior engineering leader who can manage teams, set quality standards and deliver projects on time and within budget. This is a contractual appointment under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002, and applications close on 22 November 2026.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) in a relevant field.
- Senior experience leading software development teams and projects.
- Strong grip on software engineering practices, quality assurance and delivery.
- Experience managing teams and working with business stakeholders.
- Good planning, reporting and communication skills.
- Maximum age 55 years.
- Only online applications through NADRA's official careers portal are accepted.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
- Lead the software development function and plan the delivery of applications and enhancements.
- Manage development teams, set priorities and review the quality of their work.
- Make sure software projects finish on time, within budget and to agreed standards.
- Set development practices covering code review, testing and release procedures.
- Work with business units to turn requirements into technical solutions.
- Coordinate with architecture, infrastructure and security teams on design and deployment.
- Track project risks, delays and issues and report progress to senior management.
- Build team capability through hiring, training and performance reviews.
Skills & Tools:
Position: Director (Software Development)
Work: On-site
Salary: Market Competitive
Company: NADRA (NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY), MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Work Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
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