Platform (Paas/Caas) Infrastructure Lead

Persevio is recruiting for this role on behalf of one of our clients. Find out the job details and click the APPLY button. About the Company Our client is a global engineering and technology solutions provider delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects for highly regulated sectors. The organization partners with enterprise and public sector stakeholders to build secure, high-reliability technology platforms, offering a professional environment focused on technical excellence, disciplined execution, and long-term operational stability. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Platform (PaaS/CaaS) Infrastructure Lead to join a major greenfield infrastructure initiative in Singapore. This is a unique Build-to-Operate opportunity where you will lead the design, implementation, and operational transition of an enterprise-grade container platform while managing a team of infrastructure engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end deployment and configuration of the container orchestration platform (Kubernetes/CaaS) and its supporting infrastructure. Integrate and manage enterprise COTS technologies, including messaging platforms, databases, and web servers, ensuring interoperability and reliable performance. Drive platform security and compliance by implementing hardened system images, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices. Establish operational processes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities to support SLA-driven operations. Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of 4–6 infrastructure engineers throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the primary technical interface for client stakeholders and application teams, ensuring successful technical delivery and collaboration. Requirements Must Have Singapore Citizen (required due to project security clearance requirements). Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a team of at least 4–6 engineers in a project environment. Strong hands-on experience deploying and operating enterprise Kubernetes or container platforms (such as Docker or Podman). Solid Linux system administration expertise, including OS hardening, performance tuning, and complex troubleshooting. Ability to work fully onsite in Ang Mo Kio within a structured, security-focused environment. Nice to Have Experience managing enterprise COTS technologies such as IBM MQ, MongoDB, or similar platforms. Previous experience supporting projects within government or other highly regulated environments. Experience with infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, Shell, or Python. Why Join Take ownership of a greenfield platform and help establish its architecture and operational foundation from day one. Lead an engineering team throughout the full lifecycle of a large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure project. Gain valuable leadership experience in a secure, highly regulated technical environment. Join a 1-year contract opportunity with a strong project roadmap and potential for permanent conversion based on project success. Contribute to a high-impact initiative supporting critical infrastructure in a stable and professional setting. Location: Ang Mo Kio, Singapore Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Employment Type: 1-Year Contract (with potential for permanent conversion)