AI Summary
Appier is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to maintain and optimize large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on service operations and experience with Unix/Linux environments.
Key Highlights
Manage system deployment, configuration, and release pipelines
Design and manage automated deployment pipelines
Implement monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery strategies
Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root cause analysis
Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response when required
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Visa sponsorship for international candidates
Relocation package for international candidates
Job Description
About Appier
Appier is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier’s mission is turning AI into ROI by making software intelligent. Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Ticker number: 4180). Visit www.appier.com for more information.
About The Role
Software engineers (Ad Cloud Bidding) at Appier Tokyo office build a wide range of platforms and services that interconnect data and AI with our customers and users. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on service operations to maintain and optimize our large-scale distributed systems. You will ensure our backend services run reliably and efficiently through automation, monitoring, and incident management.
Responsibilities
- Manage system deployment, configuration, and release pipelines
- Design and manage automated deployment pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable releases
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery strategies
- Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root cause analysis
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response when required
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools or technologies to improve operational workflows
[Minimum qualifications]
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related fields
- 3+ years of experience in backend engineering or site reliability engineering
- Familiar with Unix/Linux environments
- Scripting or programming skills in Python, Go, or Bash
- Experience in infrastructure-as-code tools
- A proactive mindset toward automation and continuous improvement and strong sense of ownership
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and observability tools
- Knowledge of performance profiling and load testing tools
- Exposure to security hardening, access control, or compliance auditing
Proficiency in Chinese
Open to overseas candidates/Visa Support
This position is based in Tokyo, Japan. For international candidates, Appier's Japan office provides visa sponsorship to ensure a smooth transition to Japan.