Senior Associate Project Delivery

NPCI International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave Support

Mobility Benefits

Provident Fund Contributions

Job summary

NPCI International is looking for a Lead/Sr. Lead Implementation in Mumbai to manage technical assignments for payment APIs. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a strong background in API design and infrastructure setups.

As part of a dedicated team, you’ll contribute to significant projects impacting India’s digital payment landscape. The role offers a permanent full-time position with competitive employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Developer background with understanding of code structure.
• Good collaboration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle technical assignments for payment APIs.
• Understand on-prem and cloud infrastructure setups.
• Write comprehensive Technical Specification Documents.
• Prepare RFP responses for clients.

Skills

Technical assignment handling

API design and architecture

Infrastructure setups understanding

Application and infrastructure security

Technical Specification Document Writing

RFP process exposure

Effective communication

Education

BE/B.Tech, MCA, MSc

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

• Department: NIPL Technical Account Management
• Date Opened: 02/06/2026
• State/Province: Maharashtra
• Required Skills:
  • especially around design ...
  • sdlc
  • +20
• Job Type: Full Time

About Us

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.

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.

Job Details

• Job Title: Lead / Sr. Lead Implementation
• Division: Project Delivery
• Years of Experience: 8+ years
• Education: BE/B.Tech, MCA, MSc
• Full‑time
• Location: Goregaon East, Mumbai
• Permanent Role

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to independently handle technical assignments, especially around design and architecture for payment APIs (with a focus on UPI).
• Have a solid understanding of various infrastructure setups (on prem, cloud based hosting, hybrid models, etc.).
• Possess strong knowledge of application and infrastructure security postures.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand code, as well as have a clear grasp of development and testing lifecycles, including commonly used tools.
• Be capable of writing comprehensive Technical Specification Documents (including API specifications) and creating standardized templates.
• Have exposure to the RFP process, including hands‑on experience in preparing RFP responses for international clients.
• Communicate effectively, handle client interactions with confidence, and articulate solution design aspects clearly.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Candidate should have a developer background. Coding is not an expectation but should have a good understanding of code structure and architecture.
• Candidate should be able to understand and explain details about network and infrastructure.
• Candidate should have a good understanding of the SDLC and Implementation lifecycle.
• Candidate should have good collaboration skills, documentation skills to capture tech details and be able to articulate tech details swiftly.