SRE and Platform Engineering Lead, PRE Division, Platform Department 2, Tokyo

Overview

Money Forward is entering a major transformation from “Cloud to AI.” Our development organization is evolving to fully leverage AI and achieve high productivity with compact, high-impact teams. The PRE Division is responsible for the infrastructure, SRE, and platform that support all company-wide products. We are currently promoting “Platform Engineering for the AI era,” replacing traditional operations with an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and automation. We are looking for colleagues who can bridge SRE and Platform, and lead the entire journey from problem discovery to tool development and platformization.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Drive cross-cutting Platform Engineering across SRE and Platform

2. You will lead the end-to-end cycle from identifying and abstracting issues in development and operations, to designing, implementing, and rolling out tools and platforms that address those challenges. This includes collaborating closely with product teams, understanding their workflows and constraints, and translating them into reusable platform capabilities. You will also be responsible for continuously improving these platforms based on feedback and metrics to ensure sustained adoption.
3. Planning, development, and rollout of internal IDP tools
4. You will plan, design, and develop tools that make up our Internal Developer Platform (IDP), such as our developer portal “Lumos” and SRE-focused AI tool “Sherlock,” mainly using Go and TypeScript. Your role will cover the full lifecycle from prototyping to production deployment and internal rollout, ensuring the tools integrate well with existing systems and workflows. You will work closely with engineers across the company to promote usage, collect feedback, and refine the tools so they become indispensable parts of our development ecosystem.
5. Automation of incident response and operations using AI
6. You will integrate AI agents into our operations to automate incident response and routine operational tasks. This includes designing workflows where AI assists with detection, triage, remediation suggestions, and in some cases fully automated handling of known issues. You will also establish monitoring, guardrails, and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that AI-driven automation is safe, reliable, and continuously improving.
7. Serve as a tech lead and guide the team

As a tech lead, you will drive key technical decisions and set architectural directions for the team. You will mentor and support team members through code reviews, design discussions, and pair work, helping them grow their technical and problem-solving skills. You will also collaborate with other leaders in the organization to align technical strategy, share best practices, and elevate the overall capabilities of the SRE and Platform functions.

Job Satisfaction and Experience Gained

You will have the opportunity to work on both SRE and Platform perspectives without being constrained by organizational silos, shaping the core foundations that support all Money Forward products. You will be at the forefront of integrating AI agents into production operations on a company-wide scale, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI-ops practices. The tools and platforms you create will be used by engineers across the entire organization, allowing you to directly experience how your work transforms development and operations. Through this role, you will build deep expertise in Platform Engineering for the AI era, combining infrastructure, reliability, and AI-driven automation.

Expected Role

You are expected to lead Platform Engineering initiatives that span both SRE and Platform domains. This means proactively identifying real-world issues in development and operations, and solving them in the form of tools and platforms that scale across teams. You will be responsible for improving both productivity and reliability at the organizational level by establishing common standards, guardrails, and self-service capabilities. In the mid to long term, you are expected to become a core leader in the organization, contributing not only to technical direction but also to building and shaping teams and organizational structures.

Expected Mindset

You are highly curious and continuously absorb new technologies and knowledge, applying them pragmatically to your work. You do not wait for instructions; instead, you actively seek out problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of new challenges. You are not constrained by traditional role boundaries such as SRE, Platform, or application development, and you are comfortable crossing these boundaries to create value. Rather than automating existing processes as-is, you start by questioning whether the requirements are truly necessary, whether steps can be removed, and how the system can be simplified before implementing automation. You see AI not just as a tool but as a partner, and you are willing to continuously update your own way of working by leveraging AI.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an SRE, infrastructure engineer, or platform engineer.
• Experience designing, building, and operating systems using AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Terraform.
• Experience designing, developing, and rolling out IDPs, developer portals (such as Backstage), or internal tools using Go or TypeScript, and successfully driving their adoption by users.
• Proven track record of significantly improving development or operations efficiency through the use of AI.
• Experience building standardization and guardrails using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code.
• Experience as a tech lead or team lead, including ownership of technical decision-making.
• Experience communicating in English (e.g., collaborating with members at overseas locations).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience developing applications or tools using LLMs or AI agents.
• Experience in people management.
• Experience practicing DevSecOps or integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience contributing to OSS, writing technical blogs, or speaking at conferences and other external events.
• Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.
• Money Forward is at a major turning point, shifting "from Cloud to AI." We are currently driving "AX (AI Transformation)"—the next step beyond DX—with the goal of providing "Digital Workers," where AI agents autonomously execute tasks. As we enter a phase of evolving into Japan's No. 1 back-office AI company by integrating AI agents into all of our products in the future, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to AI-driven development and value creation.(More information here([external link]

Language Requirements

• Japanese: N3 Level (Able to communicate internally using translation tools for text and conversation).
• English: TOEIC score of 700 or above.
• Note: If you have other qualifications or experiences demonstrating English proficiency, such as EIKEN Pre-1, EIKEN 2nd Grade (CSE score 1950+), TOEFL iBT 60+, IELTS 5.0+, or Cambridge FCE.), feel free to discuss with us)
• For those without a TOEIC 700+ equivalent score, they will be asked to take a designated test during the interview process (generally after the first interview

Who We’re Looking For

You question existing processes and procedures instead of taking them for granted, and you are willing to revisit their necessity from first principles. You enjoy exploring new technologies on your own and are able to connect them to real problem-solving in development and operations. You think beyond the boundaries of SRE and Platform domains, and always consider what is optimal for the organization as a whole. You are passionate about leveraging AI to fundamentally transform how operations are performed, and about building a future where engineers can focus on higher-value work.

Technology Stack

• Programming Languages：Go, TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, Ruby
• Platform：AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, On-premise (SAKURA Internet), SAKURA Cloud
• Container / Orchestration：Docker, Kubernetes (Amazon EKS)
• Database：Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
• IaC / Configuration Management：Terraform, HCP Terraform, Ansible

Tools Used

• Repository Management：GitHub
• I/CD：GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD
• Monitoring / Observability：Datadog
• Project Management：Jira
• Documentation：Notion
• Communication：Slack
• AI Development Tools：Claude Code, Cursor, Codex

Work Environment

At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

• Provided PC Specs: We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows). Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.
• Systems to Enhance the Development Environment: Peripheral devices necessary for work (such as displays, mice, keyboards) can be purchased as office supplies. Generally, you can choose from standard products (catalog), and if conditions are met, you can apply for non-standard products as well. (*Excluding certain group companies)
• Money Forward Library: We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.
• Referral Driven: We cover the cost of recruitment meals. There is a referral reward system.
• Conference Participation Support: The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.

【職種 / 募集ポジション】

SRE and Platform Engineering Lead, PRE Division, Platform Department 2, Tokyo

【雇用形態】

正社員

【給与】

年収 7,908,000円 〜 15,000,000円

Monthly salary system

※Includes fixed allowances for up to 45 hours of legal overtime, legal holiday work, and 40 hours of late-night work.

【勤務地】

108-0023 21F Tamachi Station Tower S, msb Tamachi, 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo

【Salary System】

Min 659,000 JPY / month（7,908,000 JPY / year）〜1,250,000 JPY / month（15,000,000 JPY / year）

Each including fixed allowances of 191,860 JPY〜363,912 JPY / month.

【Bonus】

A「High Performance Bonus」may be paid to employees who receive high evaluations based on semi-annual evaluations in addition to their salary.

※Please note that the remuneration of the High Performance Bonus is subject to change according to the company's performance.

【Probation Period】

3 months from join date

【Working Hour System】

Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work

※Conditions apply; subject to change to Flextime System.

【Working Hours】

9:30 - 18:30 (60 min break) are the basic working hours. However, employees are able to choose their working hours at their own discretion.

※There is potential for overtime work outside the determined hours.

【Work Style Policy】

Hybrid work style

・As a standard practice, employees are required to work at the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Employees are encouraged to spend 3 or more days in the office. (This policy may be subject to change based on the company and job circumstances)

・The specific "team office days" may vary depending on the assigned team.

【Holidays/Vacations】

■ Saturdays / Sundays / Japanese national holidays

■ Paid holidays

■ Summer holidays (3 days)

■ Winter holidays (2 days)

■ Year-end and New Year’s holidays (Dec 31st～Jan 3rd)

【Benefits】

■ Various social insurances (employee pension, health insurance, employment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance)

■ Neighborhood housing allowance and neighborhood moving allowance

■ Salary-based rent deduction benefit

■ Health check and gynecological checkup

■ Influenza vaccine

■ Book purchases support

■ Defined-contribution corporate pension

■ Employee stock ownership plan

■ Preferential treatment when using the following services（limited to businesses under contract with Money Forward）

• Rental agency
• Housekeeping services
• Babysitting
• Online English conversation school

【Selection Process１】

Casual interview/Document Screening

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First interview (Depending on the position, there may be a technical assignment before the interview.)

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Several interviews (The number of interviews depends on the position. We will request you to take an aptitude assessment.)

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Final interview (We may ask for a reference check before or after the interview.)

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Job offer/Offer meeting

※The process may be subject to change depending on the case.

【Selection Process２】

■ About the Aptitude Test

It is a simple web-based survey taking around 20 minutes to complete.

■ What are reference checks?

Money Forward may ask for your cooperation with reference checks using a reference check service tool. We believe that mutual understanding is limited to the selection process alone. Therefore, we would like to gather information about you from your supervisor and colleagues at your current or former company to ensure a more reliable match and facilitate your early success after joining our company.

※We do not make employment decisions based solely on the contents of reference checks.

※The fact that you are in the selection process with us will not be disclosed to referees.

【Notes】

・Range of change in job description: Work as determined by the company

・Range of change in work location: Work location as determined by the company

【Reference Information】

[external link]

会社情報

【会社名】

株式会社マネーフォワード

【代表者】

代表取締役社長グループCEO 辻 庸介

【創業】

2012年5月

【取締役】

金坂 直哉

中出 匠哉

竹田 正信

石原 千亜希

【社外取締役】

安武 弘晃

宮澤 弦

Ryu Kawano Suliawan

菊間 千乃

芦田 健

上田 梨々子

【監査役】

畠山 優実

田中 克幸

西山 茂

【グループCxO・VPox】

上利 陽太郎

瀧 俊雄

山田 一也

坂 裕和

松岡 俊

伊藤 セルジオ 大輔

関田 雅和

松久 正幸

野村 一仁

長尾 祐美子

金井 恵子

梅田 康吉

丸山 嘉伸

【執行役員】

田平 公伸

本川 大輔

冨山 直道

永井 博

駒口 哲也

廣原 亜樹

島村 誠一郎

永井 七奈

木村 慎治

吉本 憲文

工藤 裕之

島内 広史

小山 幸宏

渡辺 恵伍

松村 道夫

岩崎 大

渋谷 亮

【オフィス】

本社オフィス

〒108-0023 東京都港区芝浦3-1-21 msb Tamachi 田町ステーションタワーS 21F

北海道支社

〒060-0061 北海道札幌市中央区南一条西4-5-1 札幌大手町ビル3階

東北支社

〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央2-2-10 仙都会館 5F

東海支社、名古屋開発拠点

〒450-6213 愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅4-7-1 ミッドランドスクエア 13F

京都支社、京都開発拠点

〒604-8004 京都府京都市中京区三条通河原町東入中島町78番地 明治屋京都ビル 4階

関西支社、大阪開発拠点

〒541-0042 大阪府大阪市中央区今橋 2-5-8 トレードピア淀屋橋 9階

広島支社

〒730-0015 広島市中区橋本町9-7 ビル博丈5F

九州・沖縄支社、福岡開発拠点

〒810-0041 福岡県福岡市中央区大名2丁目6-50 福岡大名ガーデンシティ 16F

【社内コミュニケーション活性化の取り組み】

■全社週次/月次朝会/半期総会

■代表との意見交換会（CEOセッション）

■全社懇親会（MF Happy Hour）

■他部門社員との交流会（シャッフルランチ・ディナー）

■上長との定期1on1（ツキイチ面談）

■社内公募制度（MFチャレンジシステム）

■社員満足度調査（MFグループサーベイ）

※一部正社員のみ

【労働条件】

屋内原則禁煙（喫煙室あり）等

【中途採用比率】

2021年11月末 93.8％

2022年11月末 90.0%

2023年11月末 76.6％

2024年11月末 88.7%