Site Reliability Engineer (1-3yrs)

PhonePe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a skilled SRE - System Engineer to maintain the reliability of their infrastructure. You will work extensively with Linux/Unix systems, cloud services, and open source technologies. The ideal candidate must have strong skills in networking, databases, and coding/scripting with respected automation practices to ensure services are always available. Join us at a company that values innovation and individual growth while providing a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Benefit

Relocation benefits

Higher Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration with extensive experience.
• Solid foundation in computer networking.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and knowledge of Mariadb, Percona will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the reliability and performance of the fintech infrastructure.
• Participate actively in the on-call rotation schedule.
• Implement best practices for IT operations.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Computer networking

Open source technologies

Cloud services

Effective communication in English

Tools

MySQL

Mariadb

Perl

Python

Golang

SaltStack

KVM/QEMU

Aerospike

Job description

Company Overview

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.

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!

Job Description

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.

Desirable Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. 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.