NPCI searching for Blockchain Professionals

NPCI requires the prospective employees to develop POC (Proof of Concept) for implementing blockchain on different platforms. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a state-owned enterprise that specializes in retail payments and settlement systems in India. It was created by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

Some of NPCI’s most renowned products are Unified Payments Interface (UPI), RuPay, and Immediate Payment Service (IMPS).

NPCI on LinkedIn is looking for 2 mid to senior-level professionals with experience in blockchain technology. One of the positions is for Blockchain Specialist, and the other is for Blockchain Lead/Developer. The job descriptions of both positions require the prospective employee to build POC (Proof of Concept) to implement blockchain on different platforms.

RBI has been planning to roll out its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for some time. Since NPCI specializes in retail transactions and settlements, it could play a key role in CBDC development and deployment. The recruitment is for a CBDC related project.