Lead Cloud Engineer - Platform and Infrastructure Department, Product Development Division, Rakuten Payment, Inc. (Secondment)
Rakuten
·Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- NBF Shinagawa Tower, Japan
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Business Overview
Rakuten aims to enrich the lives of people around the world through innovative technology and services. Among its various business pillars, the Rakuten Payment business sector is positioned as a crucial element in pioneering the future of financial services.
Department Overview
The Platform and Infrastructure Department is a specialized infrastructuteam that supports Rakuten's Payment business.
In our team, we play a key role as cloud engineers from the design stage of services, handling a wide range of tasks such as defining non-functional requirements, system design, construction, operation, reporting, and improvement. By managing diverse cloud environments such as Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, we provide an environment where you can build a broad career and achieve significant professional development.
Position:
Why We Hire
Rakuten Payment business is rapidly expanding, with the introduction of new services and the enhancement of existing ones, leading to an increase in the scope of operations. To support this growth, there is a need to strengthen the management and operation of cloud environments. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Engineer who can manage diverse cloud environments, including Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud.
Position Details
As a Cloud Engineer, you will manage multiple environments in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest updates and security measures. While primarily focusing on IaaS, you will also handle some aspects of PaaS and SaaS. If you will join as team lead, you will lead the team through the entire process from initial design to operational management, maintaining effective communication throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain multiple environments in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud.
- Stay current with the latest updates in Azure, Google Cloud, and Private Cloud, and implement necessary changes.
- Address and mitigate security challenges within each cloud environment.
- Primarily handle IaaS, with some responsibilities in PaaS and SaaS.
- Communicate proactively and effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of cloud services.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Develop and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes.
If Team Lead:
- Lead the team in designing, implementing, and operating cloud infrastructure.
Work Environment
Our workplace is a vibrant environment centered around highly skilled engineers. While we emphasize stable system operations, we also encourage actively challenging new technologies and features. Our goal is to provide highly available and reliable systems through innovative solutions. Team members are encouraged to freely share ideas and pursue the latest technology trends, aiming to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Working in such an environment allows you to hone your skills as a Cloud Engineer and significantly advance your career.
Career Path:
After being promoted from a member role to a manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of the entire infrastructure group.
The specific duties assigned after joining the company will be determined based on your technical level.
Example:
Junior : Responsible for operational tasks.
Middle: Responsible for projects with other members.
Senior: Responsible for project management and promotion.
Attractive Points
- Opportunity to apply the latest public cloud technologies to real-world services
- An environment that supports continuous skill development
Examples:
- Actively encouraged to participate in conferences both domestically and internationally
- Up to 20% of working hours can be allocated for self-improvement
- Certification acquisition is recommended, with costs covered by the company
- Opportunities to attend external training sessions
Mandatory Qualifications:
- 3+ years experiences of design, construct, and operation of public cloud(Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, specifically with Azure.
- Strong background in managing IaaS environments.
- Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
If Team Lead:
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Someone with a strong motivation for infrastructure work.
- Experience as an on-premises server administrator.
- Knowledge of PaaS and SaaS in an Azure environment.
- Certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator - Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Terraform).
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Others Information:
Additional information on Location
NBF Shinagawa Tower 16-3, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Additional information on Secondment
This position will be employed by Rakuten Group, Inc. and seconded to Rakuten Payment, Inc.
Additional information on English Qualification
- Use of English: Mainly for communication with other departments and reading English documents.
- Use of Japanese: Mainly for communication within the team and with vendors.
Note: Non-native Japanese speakers will primarily handle conversations in English.
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English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)