Job Description:
Business Overview
Rakuten aims to enrich the lives of people around the world through innovative technology and services. Among its various business pillars, the Fintech sector is positioned as a crucial element in pioneering the future of financial services.
Department Overview
The Fintech System Development Department is a specialized development team that supports Rakuten's Fintech business. Our mission is to provide common services to various Fintech companies within the Rakuten Group, ensuring efficient and effective system operations.
In our team, we play a key role as cloud engineers from the design stage of services, handling a wide range of tasks such as defining non-functional requirements, system design, construction, operation, reporting, and improvement. By managing diverse cloud environments such as Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, we provide an environment where you can build a broad career and achieve significant professional development.
Position:
Why We Hire
Rakuten's Fintech business is rapidly expanding, with the introduction of new services and the enhancement of existing ones, leading to an increase in the scope of operations. To support this growth, there is a need to strengthen the management and operation of cloud environments. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Engineer who can manage diverse cloud environments, including Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud.
Position Details
As a Cloud Engineer, you will manage multiple environments in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest updates and security measures. While primarily focusing on IaaS, you will also handle some aspects of PaaS and SaaS. You will lead the team through the entire process from initial design to operational management, maintaining effective communication throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain multiple environments in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud.
- Stay current with the latest updates in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, and implement necessary changes.
- Address and mitigate security challenges within each cloud environment.
- Primarily handle IaaS, with some responsibilities in PaaS and SaaS.
- Lead the team in designing, implementing, and operating cloud infrastructure.
- Communicate proactively and effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud services.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Develop and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes.
Work Environment
Our workplace is a vibrant environment centered around highly skilled engineers. While we emphasize stable system operations, we also encourage actively challenging new technologies and features. Our goal is to provide highly available and reliable systems through innovative solutions. Team members are encouraged to freely share ideas and pursue the latest technology trends, aiming to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Working in such an environment allows you to hone your skills as a Cloud Engineer and significantly advance your career.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, specifically with Azure.
- Strong background in managing IaaS environments.
- Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience as an on-premises server administrator.
- Knowledge of PaaS and SaaS in an Azure environment.
- Certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator - Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Terraform).
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Others Information:
Additional information on Location
NBF Shinagawa Tower 16-3, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Additional information on Secondment
This position will be employed by Rakuten Group, Inc. and seconded to Rakuten Payment, Inc.
Additional information on English Qualification
Engilish communication is needed.
Comunnication with venders in Japanese.
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Languages:
English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)
