Site Reliability Engineer (1 to 3 Years)

About PhonePe Limited

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. PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

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 the 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 on-premise infrastructure. Join us to ensure our services remain always-up and always-available. Experience Bucket: 1 to 3 Years

Key Requirement

● Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and Linux networking, coupled with hands-on experience and architectural understanding. ● Utilize a wide variety of open source technologies and tools, with a strong emphasis on on-premise infrastructure. ● Work with MySQL databases effectively. Working experience in Mariadb, Percona will be a plus. ● Implement SRE best practices to maintain an always-up, always-available service. ● Scripting and automation experience (preferably in Python). ● Experience with automation and configuration management, using tools like SaltStack. ● Participate actively in the on-call rotation schedule. ● Communicate effectively in English.

Desirable Skills

● Experience with implementing cloud services on Linux using KVM/QEMU. ● Familiarity with container orchestration technology. ● Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Aerospike & ELK systems. ● Proficiency in Perl and Golang. ● Understanding of Mysql Galera cluster operations. ● Experience with data center related activities. 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. Read more about PhonePe on our blog . Life at PhonePe PhonePe in the news