Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer Azure

Location: Bangalore. 3 Days a week in office.

About MIC Global

MIC Global is a full-stack micro-insurance provider, purpose-built to design and deliver embedded parametric micro-insurance solutions to platform companies. We operate across 12+ countries, with our Global Operations Center in Bangalore supporting clients worldwide, including a leading global ride-hailing platform and a top international property rental marketplace.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain our Azure cloud infrastructure. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring our systems remain reliable, secure, and scalable as we grow. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Azure environment, including virtual machines, databases, networking, monitoring, and security.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and related resources
• Administer Azure SQL databases, including performance tuning, backups, and high availability configurations
• Configure and manage Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway)
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Ensure system reliability and uptime across production environments

Monitoring & Performance

• Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and related tools
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and identify optimization opportunities
• Respond to and resolve infrastructure incidents in a timely manner
• Implement automation to improve monitoring and incident response

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain Azure security best practices (RBAC, Key Vault, Security Center)
• Monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards
• Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions

Cost Management & Optimization

• Monitor Azure spending and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Provide monthly cost reports and recommendations to management
• Implement resource tagging and cost allocation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (required) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Azure infrastructure in production environments
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, including backup/restore and basic administration
• Proficiency with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform)
• Strong understanding of Azure security features and best practices
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a small team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, insurtech, or SaaS companies
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or advanced SQL Server DBA skills
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Benefits

• 33 days of paid holiday
• Competitive compensation well above market average
• Work in a high-growth, high-impact environment with passionate, talented peers
• Opportunity to gain deep expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement