IN-Senior Associate_Tech Lead Payments _FS tech_Advisory_Mumbai

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

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

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

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

•    Solution Design and Implementation:
o    Design scalable, secure, and efficient payment solutions, with a focus on NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, Cards & NACH.
o    Integration of new payment systems with existing infrastructures.
o    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:
o    Ensure thorough testing, validation, and documentation of payment systems.
o    Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance system performance and reliability.

•    Compliance and Security:
o    Ensure all payment solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards.
o    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,Tech Lead Payments
•    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:
    4-8 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

AWS Control, Python (Programming Language), Technical Leadership

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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