Site Reliability Engineer - On-Prem (4 to 12 Years)

PhonePe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance

Relocation benefits

Gratuity

Job summary

PhonePe Limited is seeking a skilled SRE - System Engineer to join our fintech infrastructure team in Bengaluru. You will focus on maintaining reliability and performance across Linux environments, networking, databases, and cloud services, ensuring services are always up and available.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of Linux/Unix experience, strong networking, and hands-on scripting with Perl/Python/Golang.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Linux/Unix administration.
• Strong networking knowledge and practical experience.
• Proficient with cloud services and open source tools.
• Experience in on-call rotation.
• Strong English communication.
• Hands-on Linux networking: IP, iptables, IPsec.
• Experience with MySQL/MariaDB/Percona.
• Scripting in Perl, Python, or Go.
• Automation/configuration management with SaltStack.
• Hands-on with private cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliability and performance of fintech infra.
• Participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Implement best IT operations practices.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Computer networking

English proficiency

Scripting (Perl/Python/Go)

Open source technologies

MySQL/MariaDB/Percona

Private cloud experience

Tools

SaltStack

KVM/QEMU

IPtables

IPsec

NoSQL Aerospike

Golang

Perl

Python

Job description

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).

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.

Qualifications

Key Requirement

• 4+ 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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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