Digital India Corporation is inviting applications for the position of Principal AI/ML Solution Architect on a contractual basis.

Responsibilities

A. AI Readiness Assessment and Capability Review

• Conduct a structured AI readiness assessment of teams and business units within DIC, covering skills, tools, data availability, processes, and infrastructure, using recognised AI maturity frameworks adapted to the government context
• Review how individual teams are currently leveraging AI tools in product development — including AI-assisted coding, code review, testing, documentation, DevOps and design — and benchmark adoption against industry practice
• Identify capability gaps at team and individual levels, and recommend a capability-building roadmap covering training, tooling, hiring, and organisational changes required for effective AI adoption
• Define and track AI adoption metrics and productivity indicators, and periodically report readiness and adoption progress to DIC management

B. AI Solution and Product Advisory

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritise AI use cases across DIC and allied government projects based on business impact, citizen outcomes, implementation feasibility, and organisational priorities
• Advise on AI-based solutions and products, and design end-to-end solution architectures incorporating AI/ML capabilities for DIC and allied government applications
• Evaluate the business impact, feasibility, risk, and expected return on investment (ROI) of AI initiatives and prioritise recommendations accordingly
• Recommend suitable AI models, frameworks, platforms, and deployment approaches aligned with organisational objectives, technical constraints, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate AI products, platforms, models, and implementation partners to recommend fit-for-purpose technology solutions aligned with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and budgetary considerations

C. Manpower and Timeline Advisory

• Review manpower requirements, team compositions, and effort estimates proposed for DIC projects (including those in RFPs, EOIs, and vendor proposals) and advise on right-sizing them in view of AI-augmented development productivity available in the market
• Review project timelines and delivery schedules, and recommend realistic, AI-informed timelines reflecting the use of modern AI-assisted development, testing, and deployment practices
• Develop and maintain estimation guidance/benchmarks for AI-assisted software development to support future project planning, procurement evaluation, and vendor negotiations
• Advise on the appropriate mix of in-house staff, contracted resources, and AI tooling for ongoing and proposed projects

D. Architecture, Integration and Governance

• Define integration standards, APIs, and interoperability frameworks for seamless interaction between AI systems and existing Digital India platforms
• Establish and oversee data architecture, ensuring secure data flow, privacy compliance, and adherence to Responsible AI principles
• Architect, guide, and support the integration of AI applications with DIC’s existing enterprise systems and digital platforms
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate deployment models (cloud-native and on-premises) in alignment with MeitY policies and guidelines
• Provide technical guidance and architectural recommendations, ensuring scalability, maintainability, security, and compliance with MeitY and NIC technical standards
• Collaborate with Data Science, MLOps, and Engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency, interoperability, and implementation alignment
• Conduct periodic architectural reviews and recommend improvements to development teams and project stakeholders

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About Digital India Corporation

Digital India Corporation has been set up by the ‘Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India’ to innovate, develop and deploy ICT and other emerging technologies for the benefit of the common man. It is a ‘not-for-profit’ company under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. The company has been spearheading the Digital India programme of the Government of India, and is involved in promoting the use of technology for e-Governance/e-Health / Telemedicine, e-agriculture, e-Payments, etc. The Digital India programme promotes safety and security concerns of the growing cashless economy and addresses challenges confronting its wider acceptance. It also promotes innovation and evolves models for the empowerment of citizens through Digital initiatives and promotes participatory governance and citizen engagement across the government through various platforms, including social media.