Summary
A global financial services organization is seeking a DevOps Engineer to ensure the reliability and continuous evolution of large-scale brokerage systems. The role combines on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud, with a strong focus on DevOps, SRE, automation, observability, cyber resilience, AI infrastructure, application improvement, and automated testing. Candidates should have experience operating large-scale systems, building and managing AWS environments, supporting CI/CD, and administering identity integrations such as SAML and SCIM. Business-level Japanese proficiency is required. The position offers fully remote work, flextime, an international environment, and significant opportunities for technical growth.
Highlights
Fully remote work with flextime, strong benefits, substantial learning and certification support, an international environment, and opportunities to take ownership of DevOps, automation, cloud, security, observability, and AI infrastructure initiatives.
Description
★DevOps Engineer | Stock Brokerage Firms
Business Level Japanese Required (N1 Level)
★Flextime System & Fully Remote Work
★GREAT WELFARE!!
★International Environment
★Annual salary: 6 million yen - 12 million yen
-------------【About the company】-------------
The company is a global online financial services group currently headquartering its retail-focused online brokerage businesses in Japan, the United States, China (including Hong Kong), and Australia, while expanding a broad range of products and services globally, including FX trading, asset management, investor education, and M&A advisory services.
By integrating a newly acquired group company’s capabilities—which include crypto asset trading and custody services alongside innovative crypto-based payment functionalities—and combining them with the extensive experience and technologies accumulated across its online brokerage operations in Japan, the US, China, and Australia, the group aims to establish a new type of comprehensive financial institution for a new era.
This vision centers around core crypto-asset banking functionalities paired with robust brokerage capabilities that connect directly to global financial markets.
-------------【 Job Description】-------------
The company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to ensure the stable operation and continuous evolution of its systems, including its internally developed core brokerage system.
This role goes far beyond traditional operations.
Engineers work in an environment where they can proactively introduce new technologies—such as AI-driven solutions—and implement their own ideas for operational improvement.
By bridging the gap between infrastructure and applications, the successful candidate will drive DevOps initiatives and automate operations to optimize highly scalable systems.
【Responsibilities】
・Operation and improvement of hybrid environments (on-premises & AWS cloud).
・Promotion and implementation of DevOps and SRE practices.
・Implementation and operation of AI infrastructure platforms.
・System automation and enhancement of observability.
・Improvement of cyber resilience (strengthening security).
・Application enhancement, optimization, and bug fixing.
・Incident response, system troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.
・Research, evaluation, and implementation of automated application testing frameworks.
【Position Highlights】
・Opportunities to take on technical challenges beyond the scope of traditional operations!
・Direct ownership in design and improvement, made possible by working on an in-house proprietary system!
・Skill up within a hybrid environment combining cloud and on-premises infrastructure!
【Career Path】
・Growth into a management role or a specialized field expert based on business performance and track record.
・Opportunities to gain experience driving projects forward by collaborating with external contractors and relevant internal departments.
・Opportunities to get involved in planning and executing sales initiatives utilizing a designated budget, depending on experience and skill levels.
-------------【 Requirements】-------------
■Required
・Experience operating large-scale systems
・Basic knowledge of Linux, databases, and networks
・Experience building and operating AWS environments
・Experience operating CI/CD pipelines and source code management systems
・Experience using communication and project management tools such as Slack and JIRA
・Experience managing and operating account integration using SAML, SCIM, and similar technologies
■Preferred
・Experience in operating financial institution systems or developing applications
・Experience working to automate and streamline system and application operations
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■ Leaves & Vacations
・Annual Paid Leave: 2 to 10 days granted upon joining (depending on the month of hire); 11 to 20 days granted in subsequent years based on length of service.
・Consecutive Leave: 5 consecutive days off that can be taken at any preferred time during the year.
・Birthday Leave: 1 day off that can be taken within the employee's birthday month.
・Long-Service Leave: 5 days granted every 5 years of continuous service, which can be taken at any preferred time.
・Condolence/Special Leave, Menstrual Leave, Jury Duty Leave
・Marriage Leave, Maternity Leave (Pre- and Post-natal), Spousal Paternity Leave
・Childcare Leave, Shortened Working Hours for Childcare, Child Nursing Care Leave
・Nursing Care Leave, Shortened Working Hours for Family Care
■ Benefits & Perks
・Self-Directed Learning Support: Qualification and certification support up to 500,000 JPY, alongside access to Udemy, online English conversation lessons, and flier.
・Congratulatory and Condolence Allowances: Monetary gifts for milestones such as marriage, childbirth, illness, etc.
・Inclusivity Initiative: The company promotes diversity by expanding the internal definition of "spouse."
・HR Strategy, Workstyles, and D&I: Awarded the highest rank in the "PRIDE Index 2021" for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusivity.
・Discounts: Special rates for fitness clubs, leisure facilities, and other lifestyle services.
・Casual Dress Code: Employees are free to wear clothing of their choice.
・Company Club Activities: Supported corporate clubs and interest groups.
・Non-Smoking Office: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the office (a dedicated smoking room is available within the building).
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