Bengaluru Tech Infra & IT Site Reliability Engineer - On-Prem (4 to 8 Years)

PhonePe Group; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

Parental Support

Mobility Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Other Benefits

Job summary

PhonePe Limited, a leading fintech technology company, seeks an experienced Site Reliability Engineer for on-prem workloads. You will ensure reliability and performance of critical systems, maintain Linux/Unix infrastructure, and support private cloud environments.

The role requires strong networking, scripting, and cloud skills, plus hands-on experience with KVM/QEMU, MySQL variants, and salt-based automation. On-call duties and clear English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and networking.
• Strong knowledge of open source tech, tools and cloud services.
• Experience in on-call rotation and incident response.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong background in Linux networking (IP, iptables, IPsec).
• Hands-on with MySQL databases (MariaDB, Percona a plus).
• Coding/scripts: Perl, Python or Golang.
• Automation/configuration management (SaltStack).
• Experience with private cloud environments and Linux-based cloud services (KVM/QEMU).
• Familiarity with container orchestration and Galera clusters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliability and performance of fintech infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response.
• Work with Linux, networking and cloud services to keep services up.
• Collaborate with teams and communicate effectively in English.

Skills

Linux Admin

Networking

Cloud Services

On-call Rotation

English Communication

Linux Networking (IP/iptables/IPsec)

MySQL/MariaDB/Percona

Scripting: Perl/Python/Golang

Automation: SaltStack

Private Cloud

KVM/QEMU

Container Orchestration

Aerospike (NoSQL)

Galera Cluster

Tools

SaltStack

KVM/QEMU

MySQL/MariaDB

Aerospike

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer - On-Prem (4 to 8 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!

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.

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