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Senior Support Engineer

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LocationTokyo, Tokyo, jp
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentOther
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 14, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Solid understanding of how applications and solutions are used, with guidance from senior team members
Good understanding of application installation, configuration, and administration, with some independence in handling technical tasks
Solid working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/GCP/AWS), capable of handling standard tasks and configurations with some supervision
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 Server (2016 preferred but other versions will be considered) administration
Competent in Azure VPN/Express Route and Cloud Service Routers
Hands-on experience with Oracle DB and MS SQL Server
Good understanding of ITIL, ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, and knowledge management tools
Fluent in English and Japanese
Skills
Azure
GCP
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Linux
Unix
Windows Server
Oracle DB
MS SQL Server
ITIL
ServiceNow
Jira Service Desk
Company Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
About the role
A Site Reliability Engineer works within Cloud Operations to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability, while also technically leading event, incident, case, and problem management, as well as service‑request fulfilment, to ensure the availability, security, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning of IFS Cloud services through close collaboration with architects, engineering & product development teams, account management, platform vendors and operations, provide ongoing support, and continuously improve operational processes.
As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for core activities including, but not limited to:
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Solid knowledge of IFS products, architecture, and industry solutions, able to independently resolve medium-complexity issues.
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Contributes to knowledge management (KBAs, SOPs) and utilizes IFS support tools effectively.
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Solid understanding of IFS product versions, support policies, and scope, able to handle issues independently with occasional guidance.
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Actively works toward achieving team and organizational goals, contributing to customer satisfaction by following SOPs, SLAs, and KPIs.
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Efficiently triages and resolves issues, escalating as necessary, and owns issues to closure through collaboration with other teams.
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Communicates proactively with resolver groups and customers, providing regular updates on issue resolution.
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Ensures clear, concise, and timely communication tailored to the audience, following established guidelines.
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Actively participates in mentoring and coaching, providing basic guidance to junior engineers.
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Collaborates to address knowledge gaps and contributes to training efforts.
Qualifications
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Solid understanding of how applications and solutions are used, with guidance from senior team members.
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Good understanding of application installation, configuration, and administration, with some independence in handling technical tasks.
•
Solid working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/GCP/AWS), capable of handling standard tasks and configurations with some supervision.
•
Practical knowledge of Docker, containerization, and container orchestration tools.
•
Familiar with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and able to manage basic containerized environments independently.
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Proficient in Linux/Unix and Windows Server (2016 preferred but other versions will be considered) administration.
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Competent in Azure VPN/Express Route and Cloud Service Routers.
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Hands-on experience with Oracle DB and MS SQL Server.
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Good understanding of ITIL, ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, and knowledge management tools.
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Fluent in English and Japanese
Additional Information
We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.