IN_Manager_Tech Lead Payments_FS tech _Advisory _Mumbai

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Application and Emerging Technology services, will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Lead to drive and execute Payment Modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in payments technology, a proven track record of successful project implementation, and the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted initiatives. This role will involve leading the implementation of Payment Hubs, migrating payment systems to the cloud, and ensuring that all solutions align with business objectives and industry standards, particularly within the India Payments ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Payment Modernization Projects:
  • Oversee the end-to-end execution of Payment Hub implementation and Payment Stack cloud migration projects.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.

• Technical Collaboration:
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to design and implement robust payment solutions.

• Stakeholder Management:
  • Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide regular updates, and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Solution Design and Implementation:
  • Design scalable, secure, and efficient payment solutions, with a focus on NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, Cards & NACH.
  • Integration of new payment systems with existing infrastructures.
  • Conduct as-is assessment of current state payment system, prepare Gap Analysis report and define Target state architecture based on client requirements and budget.

• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure thorough testing, validation, and documentation of payment systems.
  • Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Compliance and Security:
  • Ensure all payment solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards.
  • Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive payment data.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Strong knowledge of payment systems, protocols (e.g., NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, Cards), and standards.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration strategies.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, .NET).
• Familiarity with security protocols and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, RBI regulations).
• Expertise in message queue systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architectures.
• Experience with Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
• Experience with Redis for implementing caching strategies in core systems like Core Banking and Card Management systems.

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• PMP Certification.

Years of experience required: 

7-10 years of experience 

Education qualification:

Btech/MBA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Tech Pack

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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