Technical Architect/NPCI BHIM

About the Role:

Lead/Principal Platform Engineer/Architect (B1)

Note this is an IC role and we are looking for a tech geek. Experience is no bar if you have the chops. Experience with payment domain/ PSP development is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the

  design, refactoring, and modernization of the existing codebase

  into smaller, maintainable, and scalable

  microservices

  .
• Architect and implement backend services for hyper-scale

  payment systems

  , ensuring high performance, fault tolerance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend teams, to align architecture with business goals.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software design, coding, and deployment.
• Lead the implementation of key technologies, including

  Spring Boot

  ,

  Nginx

  ,

  Kubernetes

  ,

  Redis

  ,

  Kafka

  , and

  YugabyteDB

  .
• Optimize backend systems for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Set technical direction and strategy for the backend platform, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Contribute to the future expansion of the role by establishing and driving the

  frontend architecture for mobile apps

  , ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in

  backend architecture and design

  , preferably in hyper-scale systems.
• Deep knowledge of

  microservices architecture

  and the ability to decompose monolithic applications into scalable services.
• Strong hands-on experience with

  Spring Boot

  for backend development.
• Proficiency with

  Nginx

  for web server management and

  Kubernetes

  for container orchestration.
• Expertise in distributed systems and messaging queues such as

  Kafka

  .
• Experience with caching mechanisms like

  Redis

  and distributed databases such as

  YugabyteDB

  .
• Solid understanding of system performance optimization, scalability, and high-availability principles.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide teams and collaborate across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mobile app frontend technologies and architecture is a plus.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks and their integration with backend systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of payment systems or financial services architecture is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a reputable organization on cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projects.
• Lead the transformation of core backend systems for hyper-scale growth.
• Opportunity to grow into a broader architectural leadership role, including mobile frontend architecture.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.