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ソフトウェアエンジニア/ Software Engineer

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A renowned eCommerce technology company is looking for a Software Engineer (Server Engineer). The selected candidate will help design, build, and maintain a large-scale distributed logging platform using open-source technologies. This is a contract role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop distributed “as a Service” solutions across multiple regions using open-source tools
  • Maintain infrastructure across bare-metal servers and virtual machines
  • Release new features using Git, Ansible, Chef, and Jenkins
  • Troubleshoot Linux system issues and implement long-term solutions
  • Design and build APIs and automation tools to enhance the platform
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and improve user experience
  • Propose and deliver innovative improvements to the logging platform

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in Linux server management and automation
  • Hands-on experience writing technical design documents and aligning with stakeholders
  • Proven experience managing high-SLA, large-scale systems
  • Experience with distributed systems or microservices architecture is ideal
  • Previous experience making architectural decisions as a technical lead is a plus
  • Experience managing the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) is desired
  • Proficient in Linux systems, networking, and protocols (TCP, HTTP, TLS, DNS, BGP)
  • Skilled in scripting languages like Python and/or compiled languages like Golang
  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach
  • General knowledge of data centre compute and network architecture
  • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus and ELK stack)

About the Company:

A renowned technology company offering a wide range of services spanning e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and more. With a commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, the organisation continues to expand its ecosystem, empowering businesses and consumers alike.

Keywords:

ログプラットフォーム, サーバーエンジニア, 分散システム, オープンソース, オートメーション, インフラ運用, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 0ZQLFH

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Development

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 0ZQLFH-E7F29564

Date posted: 12 June 2025

Consultant: Juan Gomez