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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Release

SmartNews is a global leader in redefining information and news discovery, combining machine-learning technology with editorial expertise to deliver news from over 3,000 global publishing partners.
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Release

SmartNews, founded in 2012 in Tokyo, is revolutionizing news discovery through advanced machine-learning technology and editorial expertise. As a Senior Infrastructure and Release Engineer on the Global Engineering Team, you'll play a crucial role in improving and transforming the build and release processes for their applications. The team is currently focused on the US News market and developing a new application called NewsArc. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, collaborating with teams in both Tokyo and Palo Alto. You'll be responsible for developing infrastructure tools and processes that support world-class news applications across iOS and Android platforms. The role requires expertise in CI/CD, databases, and release operations, with a focus on both frontend and backend systems. SmartNews offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, visa sponsorship, and relocation support, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about news delivery and infrastructure engineering. The position combines technical challenges with the mission of delivering quality news to millions of users worldwide.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Release

  • Build tools, processes and infrastructure for building world class news application on iOS and Android
  • Identify product development needs and implement reliable infrastructure and release process across multiple domains (WEB, mobile, back-end)
  • Rapidly iterate and learn in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international culture

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Release

React
Node.js
TypeScript
  • Proficient (5+ years) in infrastructure and release environments
  • Experience with React and/or React Native for cross-platform mobile/web applications
  • Experience with Node.js/Typescript for backend systems
  • Experience with CI/CD, databases, release operations
  • Proven experience in high-speed, rapid-prototyping environments
  • Full stack development capabilities
  • Interest in news

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure and Release

Medical Insurance
Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Benefits
  • Healthcare and social insurance required by Japanese labor law
  • Annual health check
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Overseas relocation support for eligible candidates

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