Site Reliability Engineer (8-10yrs) - Pune at PhonePe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

PhonePe Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Digital PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7-13 years of strong hands-on experience in Linux / Unix System Administration, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancers
  • Expertise in managing and scaling proxy infrastructure, including configuring and optimizing proxies (e.g. Nginx, HAProxy)
  • Knowledge in Database technologies, specifically in MySQL/NoSQL. Good to have exposure on Aerospike NoSQL
  • In-depth knowledge in Python to automate tasks with minimal intervention
  • Knowledge of Linux cloud services using kvm/qemu/lvm
  • Natural team player and also have a resourceful attitude

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack - hardware, software, application, and network
  • Work to improve the reliability and performance of the next generation of distributed systems and containerized deployments
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex distributed systems handling millions of queries per second
  • Day-to-day work is heavily command-line driven, which requires a strong understanding of Linux
  • Participate in on call rotation
  • Design, build and maintain core infrastructure that enables PhonePe scaling to support hundreds of thousands of concurrent users
  • Actively take part in the Analysis and System improvement plan
  • Drive performance testing, capacity planning and high availability practices
  • Own implementations of new technologies while ensuring proper testing and documentation
  • Proactively monitor/identify/solve issues which could have a potential impact to our Infrastructure
  • Buddy new team members, and get them production ready

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering
Distributed Systems
Containerized Deployments
Troubleshooting
Command Line
Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Troubleshooting
Network Troubleshooting
Performance Optimization
High Availability Systems

PhonePe

Digital payments and financial services platform

About PhonePe

PhonePe is a digital payments platform in India that allows individuals and businesses to conduct financial transactions securely and efficiently. It primarily operates through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling users to transfer money directly between bank accounts using their mobile phones. PhonePe differentiates itself by offering a wide range of services, including various insurance products and investment solutions, while maintaining a user-friendly interface and strong security measures. The company's goal is to make digital payments accessible to the next billion users in India, positively impacting the country's financial ecosystem.

Bengaluru, IndiaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$1,823.7MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

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, Mobile & Broadband Reimbursements, Salary Advance Policy

Risks

Increased competition in quick commerce could dilute PhonePe's market share.
Legal challenges like trademark infringement lawsuits may increase costs and damage brand.
Market cap restrictions in India's digital payments sector could impact PhonePe's valuation.

Differentiation

PhonePe integrates with ONDC, expanding into quick commerce beyond traditional payments.
Affordable insurance products like Dengue and Malaria plans attract health-conscious customers.
Proprietary solutions development enhances control over payment processes post-Juspay partnership termination.

Upsides

IPO and new funding round could expand services and market reach.
Manish Sabharwal's appointment strengthens governance and investor confidence.
Integration with ONDC positions PhonePe as a leader in digital marketplace services.

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