Why SoftwareOne? Hear firsthand from SoftwareOne Japan Country Lead as he unveils our exciting business and growth plan, spills the beans on our hiring initiatives, and reveals why joining SoftwareOne is an innovator. Join us now and experience our incredible journey. Please note that SoftwareOne does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement (per our global standard) with the agency/recruiter, SoftwareOne will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. The role Join SoftwareOne as an AWS Solution Architect in Tokyo, Japan. Work with dedicated teams to develop magnificent enterprise cloud solutions and be recognized for your expertise. Core Accountabilities: Engage with clients to define AWS cloud technology architecture and map business requirements to IT capabilities. Lead the development of enterprise cloud solutions, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance. Coordinate and collaborate with multiple customers to gather business and technical requirements. Design and implement cloud-based solutions, integrating applications, data, and technology within the enterprise. Support the modernisation of legacy systems through migration to cloud architectures, using APIs, microservices, and containerisation. Conduct workshops with client teams to align technical architecture with business objectives. Job-Specific Accountabilities: Define IT architecture and cloud-based solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. Lead workshops with customers, including C-level customers, to define project goals and output. Build solutions that leverage AWS IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring they meet customer needs for scalability and performance. Design network architectures, including WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, VPN, and virtual networking, to support cloud solutions. Build automated solutions for server provisioning, resource monitoring, and system health management. What we need to see from you Existing full-time work rights in Japan Language proficiency: Full-professional Japanese and working-level English Min. 5 years of relevant AWS solution architect or equivalent (developing/designing) experience Core Skills: Strategic mind and ability to quickly grasp new technologies. Strong leadership in delivering consulting workshops and engaging with senior customers/collaborators. Excellent documentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal teams and clients. Ability to lead time effectively and adapt to changing project demands. Consistent track record of innovation and solution development in cloud architecture. Job-Specific Skills: 5+ years of validated experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions using microservices, APIs, containerisation, and cloud IaaS/PaaS. Hands-on experience with SOA, ESB, API platforms, and API security. Experience in system modernisation and migration to cloud-based platforms. Technical Skills: Expertise in AWS technologies, with a particularly in crafting scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions. Solid grasp of network architecture, including WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, VPN, and virtual networking. Experience working with containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker), microservices, and cloud-native applications. Proficiency in multiple databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. Familiarity with operating systems including AIX, Linux, Windows, and cloud-based infrastructure. Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL, Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Solution Architect Professional, or GCP Professional certifications are highly desirable. Job Function Software & Cloud Services Accommodations SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.