Cloud Engineer

Drive Multi-Cloud Innovation & Governance at Global Scale! 🚀

A premier global internet services and e-commerce giant in Tokyo is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) team.

In this key role within the technology platform division, you will manage day-to-day multi-cloud operations across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI, supporting thousands of application engineers while driving cloud adoption, automation, security guardrails, and cost optimization (FinOps) across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Multi-Cloud Operations & Configuration: Execute configuration tasks for IAM, networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups), and storage across major public cloud providers following change management procedures.
• Cloud Governance & Automation: Review and propose improvements to security guardrails, operational rules, and automation scripts to optimize CCoE workflows.
• Request & Provisioning Management: Review and process new public cloud account, project, and subscription creation requests through Jira approval workflows.
• User Support & Enablement: Provide first-line technical support to internal engineering teams, maintaining operational runbooks, FAQs, and Confluence documentation.
• Vendor & Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate with internal security and networking teams, liaise with cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), and stay updated on emerging cloud technologies.

What We’re Looking For

• 3 Years of Experience: Hands-on experience operating and configuring public cloud environments (across at least 2 major clouds: AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI).
• Core Cloud Fundamentals: Solid understanding of IAM, cloud networking (VPC, subnets, security groups, Cloud NAT), and basic troubleshooting/log analysis.
• Workflow Tools: Hands-on experience using Jira or equivalent ticketing systems to drive change management and operational requests.
• Bilingual Environment Fit: Business-level English communication skills (TOEIC 800 equivalent) for daily collaboration, meetings, and documentation.

Nice to Haves

• Cloud Certifications (Associate level or above from AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Experience leveraging AI/LLM developer tools (e.g., Claude Code) for process automation and efficiency.
• Background in internal helpdesk, user enablement, or Confluence documentation.
• Intermediate Japanese language skills.

Working Environment & Culture

• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Team Setup: Diverse, international 12-member global team operating in a fully English-speaking tech environment (Slack, meetings, documentation).
• Impact: High-visibility position powering a global digital ecosystem with over 1 billion users worldwide.

📩 Apply now to shape enterprise cloud strategy and drive modern CCoE governance with the link below:

https://spotted.co.jp/job/7875/

MUST BE IN JAPAN WITH A VALID WORKING VISA, IF APPLICABLE

BUSINESS ENGLISH, AND INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE (N3 )