As a Linux Administrator (SRESD L1 Engineer), you will join a dedicated team responsible for managing and scaling PhonePe’s production systems. Your role will focus on building, maintaining, and ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems, following established procedures and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage distributed systems including Galera, RMQ, Aerospike, and Nginx.
- Deploy operating system vulnerability fixes to production environments.
- Perform routine database maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance.
- Implement and roll out proxy configurations across production systems.
- Understand the critical nature of production infrastructure and its impact on user experience.
- Be prepared to work night shifts and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience. 1-3 years of hands-on experience in Linux/Unix system administration.
- Understanding of database systems, CDN/proxy, virtualization/hypervisors, and networking fundamentals (DHCP, PXE, routing, gateway).
- Familiarity with automation/configuration management tools like SaltStack or similar.
- Knowledge of private and public cloud environments.
- Communication Skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with implementing cloud services on Linux using KVM/QEMU.
- Familiarity with MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Aerospike, and Elasticsearch.
- Work Environment. This role requires flexibility and readiness to participate in on-call shifts on a rotational basis, ensuring 24/7 support for our production systems.
Why Join PhonePe? Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. At PhonePe, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the seamless operation of critical infrastructure, impacting millions of users.