Site Reliability Engineer - Azure at PhonePe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Digital PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Passionate about reliability, performance, and efficiency, with experience in building tools, services, and automation to manage and improve production services
Knowledge of systems internals/security, Linux, Network, and Monitoring
Knowledge of Linux cloud services using kvm/qemu/lvm
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and deployment/troubleshooting of containers
Understanding of cloud platform Azure, ability to set up, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot PaaS components like Firewalls, VPN gateways, Load Balancers, Storage accounts, Networks, and others
In-depth knowledge in Perl/GoLang/Python to automate tasks with minimal intervention
Strong understanding of Linux, with day-to-day work heavily command-line driven
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex distributed systems handling millions of queries per second and issues across the entire stack (hardware, software, application, and network)
Knowledge of Database technologies, specifically MySQL/NoSQL (good to have)
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotations
Natural team player with a resourceful attitude
Ability to buddy new team members and get them production ready

Responsibilities

Work to improve the reliability and performance of the next generation of distributed systems and containerized deployments
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
Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack - hardware, software, application, and network

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AzureSite Reliability EngineeringLinuxNetworkingMonitoringDistributed SystemsContainerizationSystems InternalsSecurityTroubleshootingAutomation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Site Reliability Engineer role?

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Is this Site Reliability Engineer position remote or does it require office work?

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What key skills are required for the Site Reliability Engineer role at PhonePe?

Required skills include strong Linux knowledge, containerization with Docker, Azure cloud platform expertise, programming in Perl/GoLang/Python for automation, and experience troubleshooting distributed systems, networks, and monitoring.

What is the company culture like at PhonePe?

PhonePe empowers people, trusts them to do the right thing, and gives ownership from day one. Employees solve complex problems quickly, often building frameworks from scratch, in an environment that supports bringing your best self to work every day.

What makes a strong candidate for this Site Reliability Engineer position?

Strong candidates are passionate about reliability, performance, and efficiency, with experience building tools, services, and automation for production systems, plus hands-on expertise in Linux, Azure, containers, and scripting.

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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