Hire DevOps Engineer from Malaysia with FastLaneRecruit
Looking for a smarter, leaner way to streamline cloud operations, enforce security standards, and optimise infrastructure costs? With FastLaneRecruit, you don’t just outsource one-off DevOps tasks, you build a dedicated offshore DevOps team in Malaysia. From Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) provisioning and Kubernetes management to policy-as-code and compliance reporting, our Malaysian engineers embed into your product squads and work your business hours delivering enterprise-grade reliability without the premium price tag.
Why Malaysian DevOps Engineers Stand Out
Build a Cost-Efficient Offshore DevOps Team in Malaysia
Malaysia is home to a growing ecosystem of tech talent, producing thousands of computer science graduates annually and hosting regional hubs for AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With FastLaneRecruit, your offshore DevOps engineers work exclusively for your business, follow your processes, and plug directly into your CI/CD pipelines.
English Proficiency & Enterprise Cloud Certifications
Malaysian engineers are fluent in English and widely certified in AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud ACE, and Terraform Associate making cross-border collaboration seamless with your in-house architects and operations teams.
End-to-End DevOps Capability
Our DevOps engineers deliver full-spectrum support for: CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation), Monitoring & Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), DevSecOps (Snyk, Prisma Cloud, AWS Inspector) and Cloud Cost Optimisation & FinOps Reporting.
Proactive Engineering, Not Just Task Execution
Our engineers don’t just react to incidents, they identify drift, cost anomalies, and policy violations before they cause downtime. Expect proactive PRs, not just retrospective postmortems.
Trusted by Global Enterprises
Malaysian DevOps engineers already support fintech startups, SaaS platforms, and enterprise IT teams worldwide, delivering scalable infrastructure that meets compliance mandates like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and region-specific frameworks.
Fast Setup. Compliant Hiring. No Local Entity Needed
FastLaneRecruit sources, vets, onboards, and payrolls your team via our Employer-of-Record (EOR) platform in Malaysia. Get started in as little as 2–8 weeks, without needing a Malaysian legal entity.
Outsourced DevOps Engineers Can Perform a Full Range of Cloud- & Infrastructure-Automation Tasks
Outsourcing DevOps to Malaysia gives you instant access to cloud-native professionals who keep your infrastructure scalable, secure, and always deployment-ready.
CI/CD Pipeline Automation
Build, test, and deploy using GitOps, blue-green, or canary release strategies.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Maintain secure Terraform modules and Helm charts that pass audits and peer reviews.
Kubernetes Operations
Manage EKS, GKE, and AKS clusters, set up ingress, autoscaling, and service meshes.
Security & Compliance
Implement policy-as-code, enforce CIS Benchmarks, and comply with local data regulations.
Monitoring & Incident Response
Deploy full observability stacks with SLO-based alerting and 24/7 on-call rotations.
Cloud Cost Optimisation
Right-size resources, enable spot instances, and visualise spend with real-time dashboards.
Disaster Recovery
Design cross-region failovers and run chaos engineering simulations.
DevOps Toolchain Integration
Set up GitHub, Jira, Opsgenie, Slack, and Azure DevOps for seamless collaboration.
Salary Comparison: Hiring in Malaysia vs Other Countries (USD)
| Role | Malaysia (USD) | Singapore (USD) | Hong Kong (USD) | Australia (USD) | United States |
| DevOps Engineer | $35,000 – $45,000 | $60,000 – $80,000 | $55,000 – $75,000 | $80,000 – $95,000 | $100,000 – $130,000 |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | $45,000 – $60,000 | $85,000 – $100,000 | $75,000 – $95,000 | $100,000 – $115,000 | $130,000 – $160,000 |
| DevOps / SRE Lead | $60,000 – $75,000 | $100,000 – $120,000 | $90,000 – $110,000 | $120,000 – $140,000 | $160,000 – $190,000 |
2025 Salary Guide
FastLaneRecruit’s 2025 Salary Guide is an essential resource for hiring managers navigating today’s fast-changing job market. As industries continue to evolve, understanding competitive compensation benchmarks is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. Our comprehensive guide provides up-to-date salary insights across key job functions and industries in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia empowering you to make informed hiring decisions and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive talent landscape.
Download 2025 Malaysia Salary GuideHiring a DevOps Engineer: Malaysia vs Singapore
A full-time mid-level DevOps Engineer in Singapore typically costs USD $70,000 – $85,000 annually. In contrast, an equivalent Malaysian engineer with AWS certifications and experience working in agile product teams costs USD $35,000 – $45,000, delivering comparable output and domain knowledge.
Total Savings: 50 – 60%
With FastLaneRecruit’s Employer-of-Record service, you avoid the hassle of international HR and payroll, while scaling your team securely and cost-effectively.
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Why FastLaneRecruit is the Best Partner
FastLaneRecruit is part of the FastLane Group, a trusted CPA firm with a proven track record in providing professional accounting services. With years of operating history and experience working with offshore accounting teams in Malaysia, we know accounting inside out. Our expertise ensures we can identify, recruit, and manage top-tier accounting talent tailored to your business needs. As accountants hiring accountants, we offer unmatched insight into the skills and qualifications required for success in the field.
Xero Platinum Partner
We embarked on our Xero journey in 2013, becoming a trusted Xero Platinum partner. Our team of Xero experts is dedicated to unleashing the power of Xero for your business, revolutionizing your bookkeeping, credit control, and payroll processes.
We offer flexible involvement tailored to your needs. With Xero’s cloud-based platform, collaboration happens seamlessly from any device with an internet connection. Say goodbye to wasted time and unnecessary expenses of downloading or transferring data to your accountant.
Global Companies Leveraging Malaysia for Offshore DevOps Engineers
Smart businesses are building Malaysian offshore DevOps teams to supercharge delivery while controlling costs:
Diverse Industries
Real Examples:
E-Commerce Platform Cuts Deployment Time
A Singapore-based headless commerce firm hired two Malaysian DevOps Engineers to rebuild its GitHub CI/CD workflows — cutting release time from 45 minutes to 7 minutes and achieving a 6× weekly release frequency.
Fintech Automates Compliance Before Audit
A Hong Kong-based digital bank engaged a Malaysian DevSecOps engineer to automate CIS benchmarks and encryption policies — passing an HKMA audit with zero critical findings and saving $90,000 in third-party consultant fees.
Government Agency Optimises Infrastructure Spend
An Australian State Government digital unit added a Malaysian Kubernetes engineer to build multi-region failovers — achieving Level 2 Essential Eight compliance in 5 months and cutting cloud costs by 30%.
Benefits of
Offshore and Remote DevOps Teams
Massive Cost Savings
- Reduce your cloud engineering overhead by up to 60% without compromising on quality.
Certified & Experienced Engineers
- Work with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform experts.
Rapid Hiring & Scalability
- Add a DevOps Engineer or build a full team in 2–8 weeks.
Free Up Your Developers
- Let your in-house team focus on features while offshore DevOps handles infra, compliance, and monitoring.
Full Control, No Admin Headache
- Engineers follow your agile workflow; FastLaneRecruit handles HR, payroll, and Malaysian labour law.
Talent Sourcing Process Overview
1 – Discovery Call
Discuss client hiring needs, job role expectations, and recruitment timeline.
2 – Alignment Call
Understand client needs, job role, and ideal candidate profile.
3 – Talent Sourcing
Search and shortlist candidates through our database, job portals, and networks.
Screening & Interview
Conduct initial screening interviews and shortlist top candidates.
4 – Client Interviews
Arrange interviews between the client and shortlisted candidates.
Skills Test & Assessment
Arrange technical or skills-based tests as per client requirements.
Offer & Negotiation
Extend offer, manage negotiations, and confirm candidate acceptance.
5 – Onboarding & Documentation
Facilitate employment contract signing and onboarding process.
Talent Sourcing Process Overview
Total Turnaround Time – 3~8 weeks (subject to role complexity and candidate availability)
1 – Discovery Call
Discuss client hiring needs, job role expectations, and recruitment timeline.
2 – Alignment Call
Understand client needs, job role, and ideal candidate profile.
3 – Talent Sourcing
Search and shortlist candidates through our database, job portals, and networks.
Screening & Interview
Conduct initial screening interviews and shortlist top candidates.
4 – Client Interviews
Arrange interviews between the client and shortlisted candidates.
Skills Test & Assessment
Arrange technical or skills-based tests as per client requirements.
Offer & Negotiation
Extend offer, manage negotiations, and confirm candidate acceptance.
5 – Onboarding & Documentation
Facilitate employment contract signing and onboarding process.
Build Your Offshore DevOps Team Today
Ready to cut cloud costs, scale faster, and harden your infrastructure with certified talent? FastLaneRecruit helps you build high-performing offshore DevOps teams in Malaysia delivering continuous deployment, improved security posture, and peace of mind at a fraction of the cost.
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