Senior Azure Platform Engineer (Data & AI Platforms)
Summary
Senior Azure Platform Engineer on a renewable 1-year contract in Singapore, building and operating enterprise-scale data and AI platforms on Microsoft Azure — Azure Databricks, DevOps, Terraform IaC, streaming (Kafka/Event Hubs), API management, and DevSecOps with monitoring and incident management.
Fractional Services is a strategic partner for start‑ups and SMEs seeking to amplify their technological capabilities. Specializing in CTO-as-a-Service, Product Development, and Talent Expansion, we equip emerging businesses with the leadership and technical expertise needed to navigate the digital landscape effectively.
Our mission is straightforward: to make top‑tier technology leadership and development accessible to smaller enterprises that are keen on scaling efficiently and sustainably. With a focus on practical, impact‑driven solutions, we help our clients optimise their technology strategies without the overhead associated with building large in‑house tech teams.
At Fractional Services, we value Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration. These principles guide our approach to every project, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of the businesses we serve. Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to fostering growth and enabling transformation by providing tailored services that address the unique challenges faced by start‑ups and SMEs.
We understand the nuances of tech‑driven business environments and offer flexible, scalable solutions that support our clients’ growth trajectories. We are more than a provider; we are a partner committed to your success, helping you leverage technology to gain a competitive edge.
Duration1 year Contract. Renewable
Required Experience- Microsoft Azure Platform Services
- Azure Networking, Connectivity and Security
- Azure Databricks, including Unity Catalog and platform governance controls
- Azure DevOps
- Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)
- CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevSecOps practices
- Platform Observability, Monitoring, Alerting and Incident Management
- API Management and API Security
- Data Integration and Streaming Architectures (e.g. Kafka, Confluent, Azure Event Hubs)
- Microsoft Foundry and AI Platform Services
- Possess a minimum of 7 years' experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps or enterprise platform operations.
- Possess at least 5 years' hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.
- Demonstrate experience supporting enterprise‑scale data and cloud platforms.
- Demonstrate hands‑on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Demonstrate experience implementing DevOps, DevSecOps, monitoring and operational reliability practices in production environments.
- Demonstrate experience supporting production AI, analytics or data platform workloads.
- Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, incident management and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
- Demonstrate experience working with multiple vendors and cross‑functional delivery teams.