Cloud Platform Architect

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Job details

Company overview

We are a company that provides a wide range of services in the life insurance industry. We offer various insurance products for both individuals and corporations, including medical insurance, cancer insurance, income protection insurance, and pension insurance. We focus on providing optimal insurance plans tailored to the life stages and needs of our customers. Leveraging our strong financial foundation and global network, we deliver long-term security and trust. Additionally, we are committed to offering services utilizing digital technology, providing convenient and prompt services such as online contract procedures, insurance reviews, and after-sales support.

Responsibilities

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of cloud-based solutions within our organization. If you have a passion for cloud architecture and a desire to drive innovation, we want to hear from you! 
Main responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-based solutions.
• Maximize the value for the Company's Japan Information Technology from technical/infrastructure viewpoints by applying best in class IT architecture disciplines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement cloud architecture best practices.
• Collaborate with Group on infrastructure standardization (global initiatives) and represent Japan and our local constraints/specificities.
• Provide hands-on architecture and solution guidance to solution architects embedded in the tribe(s) to the target IT architecture roadmap and standards.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the platforms.
• Identify and manage enterprise-wide technical debts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud platform design and implementation.
• Define and maintain cloud platform standards, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and technologies to meet business needs.
• Ensure the alignment of cloud architecture with the organization's overall technology strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement of cloud platform capabilities and performance.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the cloud platform architecture team

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Around 5 years’ experience in overall architecture discipline (Applications, Data, Technical, Security...)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in cloud platform architecture, design, and implementation.
• Strong expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• In-depth understanding of cloud architecture best practices and principles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Business level Japanese (N2) minimum is required (for non-natives)
• Business level English is required (for non-natives)

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
• Master's degree preferred

Salary

10 - 14 million yen

Location

Tokyo