Site Reliability Engineer - 2

PhonePe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PhonePe Bengaluru is seeking an SRE - System Engineer to maintain reliable fintech infrastructure. You will handle Linux/Unix administration, networking, and cloud deployments with an emphasis on open source tools and automation.

The role requires on-call participation, strong scripting in Perl/Python/Golang, and experience with MySQL/MariaDB/Percona, SaltStack, and KVM/QEMU in private cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Linux/Unix administration.
• Solid computer networking knowledge.
• Experience with cloud services and open source tools.
• Implement IT operations for reliable systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Strong English communication.
• Linux networking skills (IP, iptables, IPsec).
• MySQL/MariaDB/Percona experience.
• Scripting in Perl/Python/Golang.
• Automation with SaltStack.
• Hands-on private cloud experience.
• KVM/QEMU cloud services on Linux.
• Knowledge of container orchestration.
• Aerospike NoSQL familiarity.
• Galera cluster operations.
• Experience with data center activities.

Skills

Linux/Unix admin

Computer networking

Python

Perl

Golang

SaltStack

Aerospike

MySQL/MariaDB/Percona

IP/iptables/IPsec

KVM/QEMU

Private cloud

Cloud services

On-call

English communication

Tools

SaltStack

KVM/QEMU

Aerospike

Galera cluster

MySQL/MariaDB/Percona

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 Requirement:

• 3+ years 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.