Hire Cloud Engineers from Malaysia with FastLaneRecruit
Looking to scale cloud operations, boost infrastructure resilience, or meet compliance standards like MAS TRM without overspending? With FastLaneRecruit, you build a dedicated offshore cloud engineering team in Malaysia, not just short-term contractors.
From multi-cloud infrastructure design and IaC deployment to security governance and FinOps reporting, our engineers embed directly with your Singapore tech squads and operate in your time zone. You get enterprise-grade capabilities with significant payroll savings.
Why Malaysian Cloud Engineers Stand Out
Build a Cost-Effective Offshore Cloud Team in Malaysia
Malaysia is home to thousands of engineering graduates and regional hubs for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. With deep expertise in cloud-native tools and platforms, our engineers work exclusively for you, adhering to your governance and automation standards.
English Proficiency & Multi-Cloud Certifications
Malaysian engineers are fluent in English and certified across AWS, Azure, and GCP including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, and Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. Seamless integration with Singapore’s cross-functional tech teams is guaranteed.
End-to-End Cloud Engineering Expertise
Our offshore engineers can manage the full lifecycle: architecture design, cloud migration, Kubernetes, IaC, security automation, and monitoring. They’re skilled with platforms like Terraform, CloudFormation, Datadog, and Azure DevOps.
Proactive, Not Reactive
Our engineers do more than execute tickets. They identify drift, cost anomalies, and misconfigurations early delivering pull requests, not just incident reports.
Trusted by Singapore Enterprises
Malaysian cloud teams support fintechs, SaaS scaleups, and government tech teams across Singapore, helping meet MAS TRM, CSA CCM, and ISO 27001 standards.
Fast Setup. Zero Bureaucracy. Local Compliance.
FastLaneRecruit handles sourcing, onboarding, and payroll through our Malaysia Employer-of-Record (EOR) platform. Launch a full team in as little as 2–8 weeks without setting up a local Malaysian entity.
Outsourced Cloud Engineers Can Perform a Full Range of Cloud-Architecture Tasks
Gain certified engineers who deliver high-availability cloud platforms tailored to Singapore’s regulatory landscape:
Cloud Infrastructure Design
Design scalable, secure multi-region systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP with VPC peering, failover, and load balancing.
Security & Compliance
Enforce MAS TRM, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks using IAM, encryption, and policy-as-code tooling.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Deploy and maintain reusable, peer-reviewed modules in Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
DevOps Enablement
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps for secure, automated deployments.
Monitoring & Observability
Build metrics-driven monitoring stacks using CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus for 24/7 insight.
Cost Optimisation (FinOps)
Optimise resource usage, right-size VMs, and implement tagging policies for granular cost reporting.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automate backups and failover processes that meet your RTO and RPO targets.
Cloud Migration & Modernisation
Migrate on-prem or legacy systems to the cloud, including containerisation and microservices.
Salary Comparison: Hiring in Singapore vs. Malaysia
| Role | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Cloud Engineer | SGD $90,000 – $120,000 / yr | MYR 100,000 – 140,000 / yr (≈ SGD $29,000 – $41,000) |
| Senior Cloud Engineer | SGD $120,000 – $150,000 / yr | MYR 140,000 – 200,000 / yr (≈ SGD $41,000 – $59,000) |
| Cloud Architect / Lead | SGD $150,000 – $180,000 / yr | MYR 180,000 – 240,000 / yr (≈ SGD $52,000 – $69,000) |
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 Singapore Salary Guide Download 2025 Malaysia Salary GuideHiring a Cloud Engineer in Singapore vs. Malaysia
Hiring a mid-level Cloud Engineer in Singapore typically costs SGD $100,000–$120,000 per year. A similarly certified engineer in Malaysia costs SGD $30,000–$45,000 annually—with the same multi-cloud certifications and regional compliance knowledge.
Total Cost Savings: 60–70%
With FastLaneRecruit’s offshore recruitment and EOR services, you unlock cost-efficient, secure, and scalable cloud expertise tailored to Singapore’s business and regulatory context.
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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.
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Global and Singapore Companies Leveraging Malaysia for Cloud Engineering Talent
Forward-looking Singapore businesses are expanding cloud capabilities with trusted Malaysian engineers:
Diverse Industries
Real Examples:
Fintech Builds MAS-Compliant Cloud Infrastructure
A Singapore-based digital bank hired two Malaysian Cloud Engineers to rebuild their AWS environment, enforcing encryption-at-rest and IAM policies aligned with MAS TRM. Passed audit with no findings and reduced reliance on consultants.
SaaS Platform Accelerates Multi-Cloud Rollout
A Singapore SaaS firm partnered with FastLaneRecruit to spin up a GCP and Azure hybrid-cloud deployment. Engineers in Malaysia automated infrastructure via Terraform and set up Cloud Operations for proactive incident response.
Government Tech Team Modernises On-Prem Stack
A Singapore GovTech agency engaged a Malaysian cloud architect to migrate from on-prem to AWS. The new design halved costs and met CSA cybersecurity standards, improving uptime by 35%.
Benefits of
Offshore and Remote Cloud Engineering Teams
Significant Cost Savings
- Cut infrastructure and cloud operations costs by 60%+ without compromising quality.
Certified & Experienced Engineers
- Access engineers certified in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and security frameworks.
Rapid Hiring & Scalability
- Deploy a single engineer or full squad within 2–8 weeks, fully embedded with your team.
Focus on Innovation
- Let your Singapore team ship features while your offshore team handles automation, IaC, and governance.
Seamless Integration & Full Control
- Malaysian engineers work your hours, follow your sprint cadence, and meet Singapore regulatory standards.
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 Cloud Engineering Team Today
Ready to scale securely, optimise cloud spend, and meet compliance without stretching your local payroll? FastLaneRecruit helps Singapore companies build offshore Cloud Engineering teams in Malaysia that deliver reliability, speed, and security at startup-friendly prices.
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