Data Engineer — Government Data Platform

About this Data Engineer role at National Informatics Centre (NIC)

NIC is India's premier government IT agency, building the backbone of digital public services. As a Data Engineer on the Government Data Platform initiative, you'll architect and maintain the unified data infrastructure that powers cross-departmental analytics for India's government systems. This is a mid-level contract position based in New Delhi—a direct application opportunity with no competitive exam.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain data pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow to process government data at scale
• Build and optimize advanced SQL queries for complex analytical workloads across multiple data sources
• Develop Python-based ETL workflows that integrate data from various government departments
• Deploy and manage cloud data warehouses using AWS Redshift or Snowflake for centralized analytics
• Model government datasets to enable cross-departmental reporting and insights
• Support the Government Data Platform's mission to unify analytics infrastructure for India's public administration

Who should apply

You'll need a B.Tech or MCA degree and 3+ years of hands-on data engineering experience. This is a mid-level role suited for engineers with proven expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud data warehousing. You should be comfortable with modern data tools like Apache Spark and workflow orchestration platforms. Prior government sector experience is a bonus but not required—curiosity about India's digital infrastructure matters more.

Salary & offer in context

NIC offers ₹70,000–₹1,00,000 per month on a 1-year contract basis. This range positions the role competitively for mid-level data engineers in India, particularly in the government sector where such salaries are common for specialist technical roles. Data engineer salary expectations in India for this experience level typically range from ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000 monthly, depending on cloud platform expertise and location.

Path to apply

This is a direct application role—no competitive exam required. Head to the NIC recruitment portal at nic.in/recruitment to submit your application online. The deadline is June 5, 2026, so apply soon to secure your spot. Government data infrastructure roles like this are rare opportunities to shape India's digital backbone while working with cutting-edge data platforms.