Associate Quality Assurance, NBBL

NPCI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in Hyderabad/Chennai is hiring an Associate Quality Assurance with 2+ years of QA/testing experience. The role focuses on testing microservice APIs, automation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Strong programming and database knowledge, plus experience with Selenium, API automation, and CI/CD tools, are required. The position is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to high-quality digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BE/B.Tech or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in QA/Testing
• Experience testing microservice APIs (REST)
• Knowledge of RDBMS / NoSQL databases
• Hands-on with automation using Selenium and API automation tools
• Familiarity with testing techniques (Functional, E2E, Integration, UAT)
• Experience with QA Management Systems (QMS)
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Experience with ticketing tools like JIRA / ServiceNow / Service Desk

Responsibilities

• Gather product requirements (functional and non-functional)
• Ensure products and procedures meet industry standards
• Develop test environments and test cases for positive, negative and edge cases
• Review requirements and provide input
• Prepare and review test plans
• Create test cases, scripts, and data
• Execute manual and automated tests
• Report defects and track their resolution
• Prepare and present test reports
• Analyze results and track testing metrics
• Mentor junior engineers
• Identify root causes and prepare RCAs
• Log monitoring and issue prevention
• Work with RESTful microservice APIs and API keys

Skills

Java

Microservices

Unix

Python

Selenium

API Automation

JMeter

TestNG

Rest Assured

Cucumber BDD

Jenkins

Git

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

QA Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in BE/B.Tech

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Service Desk

Git

Jenkins

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a “Not for Profit” company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world-class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High-Performance Workplace .

The NPCIWAY isnotjustaframework - it’sasharedcommitmentbyevery individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

FiveTenetsoftheNPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Insurance&Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage :Medical,accidental,andlifeinsurance.
• Employee Assistance Program : Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet :Holisticwellbeingsupport

Family &Childcare:

• ParentalLeave :Inclusivematernityandpaternityleave.
  
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents
  

Mobility&Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits :Relocation,transfers,andtravelsupport.
  
• HomeLoanInterestSupport :Upto50%reimbursement*
  
• MobileReimbursement :Newhandsetevery2years.
  
• CarLease,SalaryAdvance,SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward&RecognitionProgram.
• TechnologyInnovation: PatentsandIPRightspolicy.

RetirementPlanning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions .

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

Job detailsJob Title: Associate Quality AssuranceDivision: NBBL Digital TechnologyYears of Experience: 2yrs+Education: Graduation (preferably BE/B.Tech) equivalentFull-timeLocation: Hyderabad/ ChennaiPermanent RoleKey responsibilities 1. Gather Product requirements (e.g. functionalities, non-functional requirements)2. Ensure products and procedures meet industry standards3. Develop test environments and test cases for all positive, negative and edge case scenarios4. Review business / software requirements and provide input.5. Prepare / review test plans.6. Prepare test cases, test scripts and test data.7. Execute tests (manual / automated).8. Report defects and assist in their understanding.9. Preparing and presenting test reports10. Analyze test results track software testing metrics and root cause.11. Train, mentor and collaborate with junior software engineers and peers.12. Find the Root cause for issue and Prepare RCA for Production issue13. Log Monitoring and Analysis for issue prevention14. Experience in Testing Micro service API (Restful) components. knowledge on processing APIKey skills and experience required 1. Knowledge of at least one or more programming/ scripting language (Java, Micro Service, Unix and Python)2. Knowledge of at least one database management system (RDBMS / NoSQL)3. Knowledge and experience in Automation testing using Selenium, API Automation and Open-Source tools like JMeter, TestNG, Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, Jenkins, GIT.4. Experience in customizing existing Automation framework.5. Previous experience as a Test Engineer / Sr Test Engineer or similar role6. Familiarity with various testing techniques (Functional, E2E, Integration, UAT, etch)7. Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).8. Great troubleshooting skills and Analytical mind-set.9. Good written and oral communication10. Minimum 2/3+ Years of Experience.11. Payment systems Domain Knowledge12. Ticketing tool experience like JIRA / Service Now / Service Desk