Director Platforms

The Director – Platforms is responsible for designing, operating, and scaling the national digital platform ecosystem that exposes Pakistan’s Digital Public Infrastructure through APIs and developer platforms.

The role ensures that the Pakistan Stack, Identity, Payments, and Data Exchange, is accessible to government systems, private-sector platforms, and developers, enabling scalable digital services and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

DPI Platform Strategy

• Develop and implement the national platform strategy enabling access to DPI services through APIs.
• Ensure platforms support high-volume transactions and scalable digital services.

API Platform Governance

• Design and manage the API ecosystem enabling integration with DPI rails.
• Ensure secure API authentication, lifecycle management, and compliance with national standards.

Platform Operations

• Oversee operation and performance of national DPI platforms and API gateways.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and secure access for participating systems.

Developer Ecosystem

• Establish developer portals, documentation, and sandbox environments to enable ecosystem participation.
• Promote innovation through developer engagement programs.

Integration Enablement

• Support government agencies and private-sector organizations integrating with DPI platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with:

• Federal ministries and provincial governments implementing digital services
• National institutions including NADRA and State Bank of Pakistan
• Banks, fintechs, telecom operators, and technology companies
• Developers and digital innovation ecosystems

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in platform engineering, API ecosystems, or large-scale digital platforms.
• Experience managing high-traffic digital platforms or national digital infrastructure is highly desirable.