Software Development and Operation Center Announces Vacancies for IT Experts

Kathmandu – The Software Development and Operation Center, located at Singha Durbar under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal, has announced vacancies for information technology (IT) experts in various positions.

The center published its first application notice on 2083/06/29 to recruit experts for the development, modification, upgrading, and maintenance of software systems for government agencies in Nepal.

Interested Nepali citizens who meet the required qualifications can submit their applications online within 21 days of the notice's publication date.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: 2083/07/18 (within 21 days of the notice's publication date).

• Application Method: Through the online application system available on the center's website, www.sdoc.gov.np.

• Required Documents: Updated curriculum vitae (CV), copy of Nepali citizenship certificate, copy of the certificate confirming the minimum educational qualification, and certificate of relevant work experience.

• Selection Process:

  • Positions 1 to 6: Evaluation of educational qualifications and work experience, presentation, and interview.

  • Positions 7 to 15: Evaluation of educational qualifications and work experience, practical examination, and interview.

• Remuneration and Benefits: Remuneration, service benefits, and other contractual arrangements for the experts will be governed by the Software Development and Operation Center (Formation) Order, 2083, and the contractual agreements concluded under its provisions.

Vacancy Details: Positions, Remuneration, Qualifications, and Required Skills

1. Chief Technology Expert

• Number of Positions: 1

• Remuneration: Rs. 250,000

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Architecture, Technology Strategy, Leadership, Security, Governance, and Integration.

2. Project Manager

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 200,000

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Planning, Coordination, Risk Management, Delivery Management, Resource Planning, and Reporting.

3. Sector Head (Project and Business Analysis)

• Number of Positions: 1

• Remuneration: Rs. 200,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Business Analysis, Planning, Coordination, Requirements, Scope Management, and Change Control.

4. Sector Head (Software Engineering)

• Number of Positions: 1

• Remuneration: Rs. 200,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Architecture, Code Review, Team Leadership, API Design, Secure Development, and Release Management.

5. Sector Head (Quality Analysis)

• Number of Positions: 1

• Remuneration: Rs. 200,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Test Strategy, Automation, Quality Review, Acceptance Criteria, Defect Analysis, and Release Assessment.

6. Sector Head (Infrastructure and Operations)

• Number of Positions: 1

• Remuneration: Rs. 200,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Infrastructure, Reliability, Operations, Capacity Planning, Recovery Planning, and Incident Management.

7. System Analyst

• Number of Positions: 4

• Remuneration: Rs. 160,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Requirements, Process Modelling, Data Modelling, API Analysis, Documentation, and Acceptance Criteria.

8. Senior Developer

• Number of Positions: 3

• Remuneration: Rs. 140,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: System Design, API Development, Code Review, Database Design, Performance Tuning, and CI/CD.

9. System/Network/Database Administrator

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 140,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Database Design, System Administration, Network Management, Performance Tuning, Backup Recovery, and Access Control.

10. Mid-Level Developer

• Number of Positions: 15

• Remuneration: Rs. 125,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: API Development, Programming, Integration, Unit Testing, Debugging, and Git.

11. Cybersecurity Expert

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 110,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Security Testing, Threat Modelling, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Access Control, and Secure Coding.

12. Quality Analyst (QA)

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 90,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Test Design, Automation, Defect Tracking, API Testing, Regression Testing, and Performance Testing.

13. UI/UX Designer

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 90,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: User Research, Prototyping, Accessibility, Wireframes, Interaction Design, and Usability Testing.

14. Junior Developer

• Number of Positions: 3

• Remuneration: Rs. 48,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Programming, Git, Unit Testing, Debugging, API Basics, and Documentation.

15. Tech Support

• Number of Positions: 2

• Remuneration: Rs. 40,000

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field.

• Required Skills: Troubleshooting, Ticketing, Documentation, User Support, Network Basics, and Issue Escalation.

Contact Information

According to the notice, applicants seeking further information can contact the Software Development and Operation Center at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, through the following channels:

• Office: Software Development and Operation Center, Singha Durbar, Kathmandu

• Website: www.sdoc.gov.np

• Email: admin@sdoc.gov.np

• Mobile Number: 9851435207