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Senior Platform Engineer 【Golang/Python】

Tokyo Temporary ¥4,500 - ¥5,500 per hour Japanese Corporate View Job Description
This role involves designing and building an Internal Developer Platform that streamlines development workflows, accelerates delivery, and provides a unified, high-quality experience for software engineers. The position requires strong software engineering expertise to integrate tools, automate processes, and continuously enhance performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
  • Opportunity to Lead and Shape a Large-Scale Internal Developer Platform (IDP)
  • Work in an English enviroment in a well known Japanese Company.

About Our Client

The employer is a large organization in the retail industry with a focus on innovative and advanced technology solutions. They are committed to delivering excellence and maintaining a high standard of service.

Job Description

  • Design, build, and enhance an Internal Developer Platform using modern languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Python, and Node.js to improve developer workflows and accelerate software delivery.
  • Develop and integrate cloud‑native solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm to create scalable, reliable platform capabilities.
  • Build and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD, ensuring smooth, consistent, and secure deployment experiences for engineering teams.
  • Continuously improve platform reliability and visibility through IaC (Terraform), monitoring tooling (Prometheus, Grafana), and best practices in IDP architecture and developer experience.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings 7+ years of software engineering or DevOps experience, with strong, hands-on proficiency in Golang and solid skills in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, or Node.js.
  • Has practical experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, building reliable, cloud‑native systems across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Demonstrates proven ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD, along with solid understanding of Terraform for IaC.
  • Shows confidence in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing platforms using Prometheus and Grafana, with a focus on improving developer experience.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Complimentary meals provided at the cafeteria.
  • Opportunity to work in Tokyo, a vibrant and dynamic city.
  • Full time temporary position with a high possibility of conversion to permanent
Contact
Serina Miyazono
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962066
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6130

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Serina Miyazono
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6130
Job Reference
JN-032026-6962066
Company Type
Japanese Corporate

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.