Sr Server Administrator (Azure Administrator)

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 Title: Senior Server Administrator (Azure Administrator)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Administrator to join our growing SMG team. The Azure Administrator will be responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring our organization's Microsoft Azure environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing principles, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Azure Infrastructure Management:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure compute resources (Virtual Machines, Azure Container Instances, Azure Container Apps, App Service).

• Implement and manage Azure storage solutions, ensuring data durability, performance, and security.

• Design, configure, and manage Azure virtual networks (VNets), subnets, network security groups (NSGs), and routing to ensure secure and efficient communication between resources.

• Configure and manage public and private IP addresses, Azure DNS, and virtual network peering.

• Implement and manage Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery).

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), including user and group management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and self-service password reset (SSPR).

• Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure least privilege access to Azure resources.

• Monitor Azure resource utilization, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related issues, including network connectivity, VM performance, and application availability.

• Optimize Azure resource configurations for cost efficiency and performance.

• Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform).

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.

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