Bengaluru Tech Infra & IT Site Reliability Engineer - On-Prem (1 to 4 Years)

PhonePe Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,250,000; Full time

Job summary

PhonePe Limited in Bengaluru is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer for on-prem infrastructure with 1–4 years hands-on experience. The role focuses on maintaining reliability and performance across Linux/Unix systems, networks, and private cloud services.

You will work with open source tools, scripting in Perl/Python/Golang, and configuration management (SaltStack), participate in on-call rotations, and help ensure services are always up and responsive.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration required.
• Strong networking knowledge and IPsec/iptables familiarity.
• Experience with private cloud environments (KVM/QEMU) and cloud services.
• Scripting in Perl, Python, or Golang; automation experience.
• Hands-on with on-call rotations and incident response.
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB and Galera cluster operations.
• Familiarity with NoSQL Aerospike is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve reliability and performance of on-prem infrastructure.
• Manage Linux networking, IPsec, and firewall rules.
• Work with open-source tools and cloud services to keep services available.
• Contribute to automation and configuration management (SaltStack).
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, robust systems.

Skills

Linux/Unix admin

Networking

On-call rotations

English communication

Perl

Python

Golang

Automation

SaltStack

Private cloud

KVM/QEMU

Container orchestration

Aerospike

Galera cluster

MySQL/MariaDB

Tools

SaltStack

KVM/QEMU

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer - On-Prem (1 to 4 Years)

• Full-time

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services and Financial Services. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of April 2026, PhonePe has over 70 Crore life-till-date registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 5 Crore merchants. PhonePe’s products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprise Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace).

Culture: At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Looking for SREs with 1-4 Years of solid hands‑on Experience.

Are you passionate about maintaining the reliability and performance of one of worlds largest fintech infrastructure? We are seeking a skilled SRE - System Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Linux/Unix administration and networking, along with a keen understanding of open source technologies, tools, and cloud services. Join us to ensure our services remain always‑up and always‑available.

Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration, coupled with extensive experience in the field.
• Computer networking proficiency and working knowledge.
• Utilize a wide variety of open source technologies and tools, with a strong emphasis on cloud services.
• Implement best practices and IT operations to maintain an always‑up, always‑available service.
• Participate actively in the on‑call rotation schedule.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Display a strong background in Linux networking, including the use of IP, iptables, and IPsec.
• Work with MySQL databases effectively. Working experience in Mariadb,Percona will be a plus.
• Understand and apply coding and scripting skills, with a preference for Perl, python or Golang.
• Experience with automation and configuration management, using tools like SaltStack.
• Hands‑on experience with private cloud environments.
  • Experience with implementing cloud services on Linux using KVM/QEMU.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration technology.
  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases, especially Aerospike.
  • Proficiency in Perl and Golang.
  • Understanding of Galera cluster operations.
  • Experience with data center related activities.

If you are an enthusiastic team player with a robust technical background, eager to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our operations, we would love to hear from you!

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.