Chief Technology Officer

About ONDC

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an ambitious initiative by the Government of India under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Our mission is to revolutionise digital commerce by building an open, inclusive, and interoperable digital ecosystem that empowers millions of sellers and buyers across India.

We are shaping the future of digital commerce — one where technology bridges divides, drives innovation, and creates opportunities for every participant in the value chain.

Role Overview

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be the architect and strategic force behind ONDC’s technology vision, leading the next phase of India’s digital commerce transformation.

We are looking for a visionary technology leader who combines large-scale tech expertise with a deep understanding of eCommerce and ecosystem thinking. The CTO will drive ONDC’s technology strategy, architecture, and innovation roadmap while fostering adoption across the digital ecosystem.

This is a mission-driven leadership role that demands not just technical depth but also strategic foresight, ecosystem collaboration, and inspirational people leadership.

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Key Responsibilities

1.⁠ ⁠Vision & Technology Strategy

• Shape and execute ONDC’s long-term technology vision and digital roadmap aligned with national priorities.
• Evaluate and deploy emerging technologies to power an open, scalable, and secure commerce ecosystem.
• Translate the ONDC vision into actionable digital transformation strategies across sectors and participants.

2.⁠ ⁠Network Architecture & Innovation

3.⁠ ⁠Product & Ecosystem Leadership

4.⁠ ⁠Data, Security & Governance

5.⁠ ⁠Stakeholder & Ecosystem Management

6.⁠ ⁠Leadership & Talent Development

Qualifications & Experience