Senior Associate Database

National Payments Corporation of India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Wellness Bouquet

Parental Leave

Daycare Support

Mobile Reimbursement

Car lease support

Reward & Recognition Program

Job summary

The National Payments Corporation of India is seeking a Database Administrator responsible for the upkeep of database systems such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and ClickHouse. Successful candidates will need to ensure data integrity and performance while optimizing queries and maintaining the systems.

Candidates should have strong analytical skills and familiarity with backup/restore strategies. This role offers an opportunity to work in a prominent organization aiming to enhance digital payments across India.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or ClickHouse.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 production support environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems.
• Design efficient schemas for high-volume fintech workloads.
• Monitor database health and optimize queries.
• Develop automation scripts for database operations.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

ClickHouse

SQL

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

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.

Our guiding principles:

• Forward Thinking Mind-Set
• Customer First
• Lead With Purpose
• Passion to Deliver
• All Succeed Together

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance & Wellness

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, 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.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Database Administration – Install, configure, and maintain database systems (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, ClickHouse) ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
2. Data Modeling & Design – Design efficient schemas, indexing, and partitioning strategies for high-volume fintech workloads.
3. Replication & High Availability – Set up and manage replication (streaming, logical, cluster-based) and ensure business continuity through DR and PITR strategies.
4. Performance Tuning – Monitor database health, optimize queries, and perform capacity planning to sustain peak performance.
5. Automation & Scripting – Develop automation scripts (Shell/Python) for database operations, monitoring, and alerting.
6. Security & Compliance – Manage access control, user roles, and ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards.
7. Incident Management – Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and outages with structured RCA documentation.
8. Collaboration – Work closely with application and engineering teams to optimize database interactions and system performance.
9. Documentation – Maintain clear documentation of architecture, configurations, and SOPs.
10. 24x7 Support – Operate in a round‑the‑clock production support model with on‑call rotations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one of: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or ClickHouse (multiple is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, partitioning, replication, and distributed database concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL, PL/pgSQL, and/or CQL query writing and optimization.
• Familiarity with backup/restore, DR, and PITR strategies in production environments.
• Working experience in Linux/Unix environments with Shell/Python scripting skills.
• Understanding of database security, role-based access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 production support environment.