DevOps Engineer - Tech Management Section, Entertainment Service Development Department (ESDD)
Rakuten2 days ago
Tokyo, JapanSenior
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain Kubernetes-based BtoC systems and their supporting infrastructure.
- Monitor systems, respond to alerts, troubleshoot issues, and answer infrastructure questions from development teams.
- Manage operating-system and middleware end-of-life activities.
- Plan and execute large-scale load and failure tests, investigate bottlenecks, and improve performance.
- Build and maintain Jenkins pipelines and create and follow operational procedures.
- Propose operational and service improvements to stakeholders and improve efficiency using AI tools.
- Coordinate and communicate with development teams and stakeholders in a multinational English-speaking environment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience building and operating Linux servers, including command operations, user and permission management, middleware configuration, and troubleshooting.
- At least 5 years of experience building, operating, and monitoring infrastructure for BtoC systems.
- Practical experience or knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker.
- Interest in AI tools and technologies, with the ability to critically review and appropriately assess their outputs.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and RDBMS operations including SQL, backup, and restore.
- Clear logical communication skills for reporting, explaining, consulting, and coordinating with development teams and stakeholders.
Benefits
- The role supports large-scale entertainment and content services used by millions of users.
- Work is mainly conducted in English within a multinational team.
- Devices used include Windows and Mac.
- The position is based at Shinjuku East Side Square.
Tech Stack
Amazon DynamoDBAWSDockerElasticsearchGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaHelmJenkinsKubernetesMariaDBMySQLPrometheusRedisSQLWindows
Categories
DevOpsSite Reliability
About Rakuten
Rakuten Group builds e-commerce marketplaces, financial services (credit cards, payments, banking, securities), and digital/communications offerings for consumers and merchants worldwide. It monetizes through transaction fees, financial services income, advertising, and mobile subscriptions; flagship businesses include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, and Rakuten Mobile. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, the company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates across many countries and regions.