<p>Senior IT Lead<br />Overview of the Company and the Role:<br />Join a Fortune 500 global leader serving both B2B and B2C markets across 54 countries, with a 200+ year legacy of excellence and innovation. As a Senior IT Lead, you'll work closely with business teams and manage a focused group of software engineers while collaborating with key business stakeholders including product management, customer support, marketing, sales, and operations teams. This role puts you at the center of digital transformation projects, where you'll help translate business requirements from various departments into practical digital solutions that enhance both enterprise client experiences and consumer journeys. You'll serve as a reliable technology partner to business teams across multiple functions, supporting technology strategies that drive business outcomes.<br />Position Responsibilities:<br /><br />Team Management & Development - Manage and support a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and helping foster a collaborative development environment<br />Digital Solution Development - Work with business teams to design and deliver digital platforms that enhance both B2B client experiences and B2C customer journeys<br />Business Stakeholder Collaboration - Act as technical liaison with stakeholders across product management, customer support, marketing, sales, and operations, helping translate business requirements into practical technology solutions<br />Cross-Functional Solution Delivery - Collaborate with product teams on feature development, customer support on service optimization, marketing on digital campaigns, and operations on process automation initiatives<br />Technology Implementation - Research and help implement digital technologies that address business needs across enterprise and consumer market segments<br />Business Process Support - Partner with operations teams to improve workflows, work with customer support to enhance service delivery systems, and collaborate with marketing on digital customer engagement platforms<br />Cross-Department Coordination - Support technical strategies across product, sales, marketing, and operations functions, ensuring IT initiatives align with departmental objectives and managing project expectations<br /><br />Requirements:<br /><br />Proven Team Experience - Minimum 5+ years of IT experience in business or consulting environments with demonstrated ability to manage small development teams effectively<br />Technical Expertise - 5+ years of hands-on software development experience combined with strong technical leadership capabilities<br />Business-Technology Integration - 3+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, or similar B2B/B2C industries with proven ability to bridge business and technology domains<br />Strategic & Business Understanding - Experience with IT strategy development and cost management with practical business impact<br />Development Proficiency - Deep knowledge of software development methodologies, Agile practices, and modern development tools (VS Code, Postman, JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)<br />Problem-Solving Skills - Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with experience managing complex technical challenges<br />Language Proficiency - Business-level English and Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher) with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages<br /><br />Sales Points of the Role:<br /><br />Competitive Compensation Package - Attractive salary range of 10-13 million yen annually plus comprehensive benefits, bonus structure, and career advancement opportunities in a Fortune 500 environment<br />Business Impact & Growth - Contribute to digital transformation initiatives that support commercial strategy while delivering practical solutions across diverse B2B and B2C market segments worldwide<br />Professional Growth & Stability - Join a financially robust, industry-leading organization offering extensive learning opportunities, international exposure, and clear career progression paths in a dynamic yet stable environment<br /> </p><p> </p><p>Reference Number:06940-0013285398</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHluZHNleS5odWdoZXMuODk3ODIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>CLIENT HOT BUTTONS</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>AWS expertise at advisory/design level - not just operational knowledge but someone who can guide architectural decisions and provide technical consultation to the team</li><li>PHP skills matter - looking for someone with deep technical capability even if they have fewer than 5 years specifically in PHP</li><li>Bilingual communication ability specifically for coordination with Japanese-only development manager - needs business-beginner Japanese to handle technical discussions and team coordination</li></ul><p><br /><strong>KEY REQUIREMENTS</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>MUST HAVE: AWS experience at technical advisory/design level (not just basic usage)</li><li>MUST HAVE: PHP skills (Laravel framework)</li><li>MUST HAVE: Japanese business-beginner level (J2) for coordination with development manager</li><li>MUST HAVE: English business conversation level (E2) for team communication</li><li>Linux setup, operation experience</li><li>NICE TO HAVE: GraphQL or REST API experience</li><li>NICE TO HAVE: Serverless development (Lambda, Functions)</li><li>NICE TO HAVE: RDB operation and tuning (MySQL, PostgreSQL)</li><li>NICE TO HAVE: Docker development environment construction</li></ul><p><br /><strong>TRADE-OFFS</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>Can accept less than 5 years PHP experience if candidate has senior-level technical skills and capabilities</li><li>Flexible on start date - can wait until 2026 for the right candidate</li><li>Open to offshore candidates as long as they meet the Japanese language requirement (N2-N3 business-beginner level)</li></ul><p><br /><strong>PRODUCT/PROJECT/TEAM</strong><br /><br />Products/Projects:<br />Operating bilingual job search website supporting career transitions<br /><br />Tech Stack/Tools:<br />Backend: PHP (Laravel/Phalcon), AWS ECS | Frontend: ES6, Sass, React, TypeScript, Next.js, Apollo, HTML5, CSS3 | <br />Frontend Testing: Cypress | Database: MySQL, Amazon Aurora | Tools: Docker | Cloud: AWS | OS: macOS/Linux | <br />Project Management: GitHub | Communication: Slack</p><p><br />Team Structure:<br />5-person development team (2 junior + 2 mid-level + 1 contractor).<br />Work Style: Team communication primarily in English. Hybrid work model with 1 day/week office attendance in Jimbocho.<br /><br /><strong>CHARACTER & CULTURE<br /></strong><br />Company:<br />Small-medium sized company (under 300 employees) with approximately 50% foreign staff. International and diverse workplace environment.<br /><br />Team: Highly international development team with multilingual environment. English is the primary team communication language, but Japanese capability needed for coordination with development manager. Mixed experience levels requiring someone who can provide technical leadership and mentorship.<br /><br /><br /></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013310500</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWljaGFlbC5oYWdlZG9ybi4zMDQyMi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>CLIENT HOT BUTTONS<br />* SRE best practices<br />* Experience with massive K8s cluster operations and management<br />* Customer-facing technical skills - can onboard and train internal teams<br />* Observability expertise, specifically with Push type matrix and Prometheus Push Gateway<br />KEY REQUIREMENTS<br />* 7+ years software development experience with DevOps/cloud engineering focus<br />* 3+ years Python or Go programming experience<br />* Strong Kubernetes container orchestration and management experience<br />* Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise or similar platforms<br />* Customer-facing technical role experience (support, solutions engineering, consulting)<br />* Low business Japanese language skills<br />* Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or equivalent experience<br />PRODUCT/PROJECT/TEAM<br />Products/Projects: Stargate SRE Platform - massive K8s cluster supporting Woven City and other Toyota initiatives<br />Tech Stack/Tools: Kubernetes, Python/Go, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise, Prometheus Push Gateway, observability tools<br />Team Structure: Professional Services team within Cloud & AI division, reporting to Senior Lead, working with internal customers and Product/Engineering teams<br />Work Style: Customer-centric approach, direct engagement with internal teams for onboarding/training/migration<br />CHARACTER & CULTURE<br />Company: Woven by Toyota - automotive software innovation focused on enhancing developer productivity and streamlining development processes<br />Team: Collaborative, customer-centric mindset, passion for establishing best practices, hybrid work environment with 3 days/week in office</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number:06940-0013281337</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWljaGFlbC5oYWdlZG9ybi41NjU4Mi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
