National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is hiring Assistant Director (.NET Engineer) – Digital Economy Enhancement Project (Contractual)

Project: Digital Economy Enhancement Project
Location: Islamabad – Headquarters
Age Limit: Up to 37 Years (including 5-year general age relaxation)

Job Overview

The Assistant Director (.NET Engineer) will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications under NADRA’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in .NET technologies, web development, and database systems, along with experience in modern software architecture and secure API development.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 16 years of HEC-recognized education

• All academic degrees must be verified and attested by HEC

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant technical role

• Certification in ASP.NET Development from a reputable institution will be considered an added advantage

Key Responsibilities & Technical Skills

Application Development

• Develop enterprise applications using .NET Core (version 6 or above) and .NET Framework

• Strong programming expertise in C#

Front-End Development

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap for building responsive user interfaces

• Working knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and preferably React

Web & API Development

• Hands-on experience with ASP.NET MVC and RESTful Web APIs

• Knowledge of API authentication and security standards such as OAuth and JWT

System Integration

• Experience integrating Windows-based applications with external devices

• Exposure to biometric device integration will be an advantage

Database Management

• Experience with relational databases such as:

  • MS SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • PostgreSQL

Version Control & Development Practices

• Proficient in Git-based version control systems

• Understanding of branching, merging, and pull request workflows

Software Architecture

• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns including:

  • Microservices Architecture

  • Clean Architecture

  • Layered Architecture

Terms & Conditions

1. Selected candidate will undergo a 6-month probation period, extendable based on performance.

2. Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.

3. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.

4. Providing false information will lead to disqualification.

5. Government/Semi-Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with the application.

6. 5 years general age relaxation is already included in the advertised age limit.

7. Selected candidate must provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.

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

9. HEC-attested degrees must be presented at the time of interview.

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

11. Electronic devices (mobile phones, smart watches, etc.) are not allowed during tests or interviews.

12. Only online applications will be accepted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official NADRA careers portal:

👉 https://careers.nadra.gov.pk