Fullstack Java Engineer (With AI Capabilities)

National Payments Corporation of India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.

Annual Wellness Bouquet: Holistic wellbeing support.

Parental Leave: Inclusive maternity and paternity leave.

Mobility Benefits: Relocation, transfers, and travel support.

Job summary

The National Payments Corporation of India is looking for a Fullstack Java Engineer with a focus on AI capabilities. This role involves developing microservices and integrating with external systems, ensuring performance and security best practices.

Candidates should have strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs along with exposure to AI-based tools. The position is full-time, and employees will work 5 days from the office in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have exposure to AI-based tools, platforms, or solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop microservices and integrate with external systems and event‑driven architectures.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Integrate front‑end components with backend APIs seamlessly.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Hibernate/JPA

SQL and NoSQL databases

Kafka or event-driven systems

OAuth2, JWT

Git

Maven/Gradle

Basic to intermediate AI/ML concepts

Education

Graduation in Engineering (preferably BE/B.Tech)

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

JIRA

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Fullstack Java Engineer (With AI Capabilities)

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. NPCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture with zero tolerance for discrimination.

Employee Perks and Benefits

• Insurance & Wellness
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program: Onsite medical center, financial/legal counseling, mental wellness.
  
  
  • Annual Wellness Bouquet: Holistic wellbeing support.
  
  
  
  


• Family & Childcare
  
  
  
  • Parental Leave: Inclusive maternity and paternity leave.
  
  
  • Daycare Support: Assistance for working parents.
  
  
  
  


• Mobility & Lifestyle
  
  
  
  • Mobility Benefits: Relocation, transfers, and travel support.
  
  
  • Home Loan Interest Support: Up to 50% reimbursement.
  
  
  • Mobile Reimbursement: New handset every 2 years.
  
  
  • Car Lease, Salary Advance, Subsidized Meals.
  
  
  • Reward & Recognition Program.
  
  
  • Technology Innovation: Patents and IP Rights policy.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement Planning
  
  
  
  • Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity Contributions.
  
  
  
  

Job Details

• Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer


• Department: Technology


• Education: Graduation in Engineering (preferably BE/B.Tech) or equivalent professional qualification


• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent


• Work Mode: 5 Days Work From Office (WFO)


• Candidates should have exposure to AI-based tools, platforms, or solutions and demonstrate adaptability to evolving AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop microservices and integrate with external systems and event‑driven architectures (e.g., Kafka).


• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security best practices.


• Integrate front‑end components with backend APIs seamlessly.


• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, or React Testing Library.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.


• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, and developers to deliver high‑quality features.


• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.


• Work on integrating AI/ML‑based features, APIs, or services into applications wherever applicable.


• Support development of AI‑driven systems or platforms to enhance automation and decision‑making.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Hibernate/JPA.


• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).


• Familiarity with Kafka or other event‑driven systems.


• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and secure authentication mechanisms.


• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and JIRA.


• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile teams.


• Basic to intermediate understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical exposure to AI tools, frameworks, or APIs.


• Experience in integrating AI services (such as NLP, recommendation systems, or automation tools) into applications is preferred.

Good to Have Skills and Experience Required

• Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.


• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.


• Hands‑on experience working on AI platforms or AI‑enabled products.


• Exposure to modern AI frameworks, LLM integrations, or intelligent automation tools.


• Ability to quickly adapt to AI‑driven tools, workflows, and development practices.