Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer

Skillhouse ·www.skillhouse.co.jp

Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Salary JPY 5,000,000 - 9,000,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Software/Web Development Both
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A Global Financial firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist, DevOps to manage the application operations of our financial systems.
This role will involve collaborating with our offshore development team in India to ensure seamless deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, financial systems, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day application operations for financial systems, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and adherence to security standards.
- Collaborate effectively with the offshore development team in India to provide technical support and resolve application issues throughout the software lifecycle.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, supporting automation of deployments and environment consistency.
- Monitor application health using modern monitoring and alerting tools; diagnose and troubleshoot incidents to ensure minimal downtime.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, operational procedures, and incident resolutions.
- Oversee the application operations of financial systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Collaborate with the offshore development team in India to provide technical support and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes and improve efficiency.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution of incidents.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
- Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to optimize application performance.

Required skills:
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure, or Production Support, with strong system operations and incident handling
- Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, plus Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible)
- Advance level Japanese (JLPT N1 equivalent) and English (Business level)

Why should you apply:
- Premium brand and stability with very low turn around rate. 
- Strong global reputation, financial stability and long term business outlook. 
​​​​​​​- Close collaboration with global teams (Including Germany, india, APAC) 
​​​​​​​- There is a lot of opportunity to speak in both English and Japanese
​​​​​​​- Good work life balance, stable processes, less chaos and offers OT pay.
​​​​​​​- Consistent improvement of IT standards due to global standardization.
​​​​​​​- Exposure to automotive finance, leasing and mobility services 


Company Details: 
A global financial services organization supports customers, dealers, and partners worldwide by providing tailored financing and mobility solutions. Operating in over 50 countries, the company works closely with leading automotive brands, enabling access to premium vehicles through a range of financial products.
The organization offers services such as auto loans, leasing, fleet and corporate financing, as well as insurance and credit solutions for dealers—making it easier for customers to purchase and use vehicles while strengthening the overall automotive ecosystem.
Joining this company provides the opportunity to be part of a stable, globally recognized organization with a strong international presence. Employees gain exposure to global markets, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative financial solutions within the automotive sector. It is an excellent environment for professionals seeking to grow their careers in a dynamic, multinational setting while contributing to a business that combines financial expertise with a world-class industry.

Working Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid work
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Up to 16 Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, Pension Plan, Transportation Fee, and more
Interview Process:2-3 rounds of interview

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Who is hiring for the Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer role?
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The Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer role with Skillhouse is based in Tokyo, JP.
What does the Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer role pay?
Skillhouse lists the Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer role at JPY 5,000,000–9,000,000 per year.
Is the Senior Specialist, DevOps Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Skillhouse.
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