Senior Associate Data Science

NPCI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Wellness Bouquet

Parental Leave

Nanny at Home Support

Mobility Benefits

Home Loan Interest Support

Mobile Reimbursement

Car Lease

Salary Advance

Subsidized Meals

Reward & Recognition Program

Technology Innovation

Provident Fund

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is hiring a data scientist to translate business problems into data-driven solutions. You will perform data analysis, feature engineering, and model development using Python and ML frameworks. Collaboration with engineering ensures production-ready deployments and clear stakeholder communication.

This role offers a chance to impact India's digital payments ecosystem with cutting-edge analytics and a high-performance work culture at NPCI.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python for data science and ML workflows.
• Experience with ML algorithms and model evaluation.
• Strong grasp of statistics and probability for modeling.
• Proficient in SQL and data querying.
• Experience preprocessing data and feature engineering.
• Version control with Git; familiarity with notebooks.

Responsibilities

• Understand business problems and translate to data science solutions.
• Perform data analysis, cleaning, and feature engineering on large datasets.
• Build, evaluate, and optimize ML/statistical models.
• Apply regression, classification, clustering, and time-series modeling.
• Develop and deploy models using Python-based frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineering to productionize models and pipelines.
• Communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor model performance and retrain as needed.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly.

Skills

Python

ML Algorithms

Statistics

SQL

Data Preprocessing

Git

Jupyter

Tools

Jupyter

Kubeflow

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

TheNPCIWAY –OurGuidingPrinciples

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

Employee Perks and Benefits

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business problems and translate them into data science solutions
• Perform data analysis, data cleaning, and feature engineering on large datasets
• Build, evaluate, and optimize machine learning / statistical models
• Apply techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and time‑series modeling
• Develop and deploy models using Python‑based ML frameworks
• Partner with engineering teams to productionize models and pipelines
• Communicate insights and model outcomes to non‑technical stakeholders
• Monitor model performance and retrain models as required
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit‑learn)
• Experience with Machine Learning algorithms (Supervised & Unsupervised)
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and data distributions
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases
• Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Familiarity with Git and version control
• Data & Tools
• Experience with Jupyter / kubeflow / notebooks