Senior Cloud Architect

he Japan-based Senior Cloud Architectis responsible forensuring the operational readiness of all IFS Cloud products hosted in the IFS-NEC shared tenant. This includes hands-on involvement in new GTO (go-to-operations) initiatives that deliver new functionality and new service offerings for NEC toleveragewith its customers. 

The Senior Cloud Architect will be the senior authority for the operational architecture of all products and services running within the IFS-NEC tenant. Working closely with the Cloud Architect and senior stakeholders across IFS your role is toensure the services deliver high-level ofcustomer satisfaction meet regulatory requirements and deliver efficient cost-optimised cloud servicesinJapan. 

As a Senior Cloud Architect you willbe responsible forcore activities including but not limited to: 

• Lead the implementation ofnewcloud solutions including the configuration of cloud-based services deployment of applications and migration of existing systems into operations 

• Ensure that solutions are scalable secure cost-efficientand areefficientto support andmaintainlong-term 

• Ensure all new services leverageautomation and AIminimizinganymanual effort where possible 

• Ensure that cloud solutionscomply withindustry standards and regulations. Implement security best practices to protect data and applications 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and engineering teams on best practices for cloud technologies and architectures 

• Collaborate closely with NEC to helpestablishnew servicesidentifyany gaps in ourserviceand define ways to improve the customer and partnership experience  

• Take ownership and lead critical support issues and customer escalations 

• Provide guidance to the support function on how to resolve customer issues that get escalated to the team 

Qualifications :

• 8 years working incloud architecture cloudengineeringor a related field 

• Hans-on experienceworkingwithMicrosoft Azure 

• Practical knowledge of Docker containerization and container orchestration tools 

• Familiar with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and able to manage basic containerized environments independently 

• Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows Serveradministration 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues and devise effective solutions 

• Hands-on experience with Oracle DB and/or MS SQL Server 

• Strong adoption of AI tools for everyday tasksincluding;Copilot Anthropic OpenAI and similar 

• Understanding of OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect and API security patterns 

• Proficient at using the standard IT service management tooling (ServiceNow Jira Confluence SharePointetc) 

• Has ownership of the future IFS-NEC operational roadmap for Unified Supportand collaborate with the PMO team to ensure new GTOs are planned and delivered on-time with operational readiness 

• Take accountability of the delivery and on-going long-term support for all new products and services delivered through the IFS-NEC partnership 

• Exhibits a leaders mindset and work effectively at c-level both internally (IFS) and externally (NEC)  

• Support the NEC stakeholders and IFS Sales representatives to help bring more customers into the platform 

• Identify gaps and opportunities to offer new services for the Japanese market  

• Collaborate between regional IFS teams to build the best-in-class services offered through the new IFS-NEC partnership  

• Keen to learn and adoptnew technologies(such as AI)as they arrive in the market 

• Ability to lead solution design workshops with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Strong communicationand presentation skillsboth internal (IFS) and external (NEC customers)both remotely and on-site 

• Experience working in regulated compliance frameworks is beneficial particularly Japans Economic Security Promotion Act for Critical Infrastructure Systems and ISMAP guidelines. 

• Fluent in English(preferred)and Japanese(required) 

Additional Information :

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time