Developer/Ops-Engineer

Lingo Network is a growing company based in Japan that provides quality service delivery to businesses both locally and across the globe.

Our approach starts with an open dialogue. We make sure we have full understanding of your demands and the parameters of the project, in order to build a fully comprehensive plan to map out the requirements and deliver quality service.

Our team then works closely together to efficiently deliver project demands. We pay thorough attention to detail in order to ensure end-to-end quality, and balance both your short term and long term demands at each step of the process.

We continually aim to create a positive impact in your business.

Our team of top engineers work in close communication to give you the best quality delivery from start to finish.

As we are a growing company, Lingo Network is, not only, continually looking for new opportunities to develop on the business side, but is looking to bring on new members to our family as well.

Overview

We are looking for a generalist programmer with web development experience and/or Linux based server programming experience for a devops position in Japan. The position is for a developer who is comfortable working within Linux environments, developing and optimizing SQL queries, and performing various Linux system and database administrative tasks. Your responsibilities include managing /administrating multiple cloud-hosted Linux-based web servers, as well as small-scale cloud-hosted databases.

You must be able to work on your own, interfacing with management via Skype as-needed. You will be required to quickly grasp and carry out tasks as they are they are given to you. Autonomy and strong self-motivation are key. We are looking for canditates located in Japan, however remote work setup is also a possibility.

Required Experience/Skills

• Experience using and development for Linux based systems (Redhat/CentOS/Amazon/similar preferred)
• Experience programming in two or all of the following: Python, PHP, Perl,
• Experience in basic (or better) Linux administration and Bash shell scripting
• Experience writing SQL queries and optimizing
• Experience with Web protocols/technologies (HTML, Javascript, CSS)
• Some experience in basic (or better) DB administration (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

Other requirements

• Minimum business-level English
• Degree/Diploma in IT/Engineering/Computer-science related field and/or 3 years of solid experience in the field
  
• Currently residing in Japan or willingness to relocate to Japan

Bonus Experience/Skills

• Japanese language skills
• Database optimization experience

• Experience managing servers within Amazon AWS preferred

Salary Range

4,200,000JPY to 6,000,000JPY per year - depending on skill and experience level

Start Date Target

February 2017

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.