Junior Data Engineer (Cloud & AI-Ready Data Platforms) - Tokyo, Japan
Support the development of cloud-based data platforms and pipelines as a Junior Data Engineer, working with AI, cloud computing, and data engineering technologies. Assist in ETL/ELT, cloud migrations, and infrastructure implementation while building hands-on experience under senior engineers. Requires foundational SQL, programming, and cloud platform knowledge with a willingness to learn emerging technologies.
Key Highlights
•On-site role in Tokyo, Japan for a global technology solutions provider specializing in AI, Cloud Computing, and Digital Transformation
•Opportunity to work with leading cloud and big data technologies while accelerating technical growth in a collaborative environment
•Junior-level position with mentorship from senior engineers, focusing on ETL/ELT, cloud migrations, and data infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
•Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of cloud-based ETL/ELT data pipelines
•Assist in migrating on-premises data warehouses to modern cloud data platforms and data lakehouse environments
•Participate in cloud-based data infrastructure implementation and configuration using modern data engineering tools
•Develop and maintain SQL queries, data transformation logic, and data processing workflows
•Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize data platform performance
•Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and operational manuals
•Support testing, deployment, and operational monitoring of enterprise data solutions
•Continuously learn and apply emerging cloud computing, big data, and AI-driven data engineering technologies
Technical Skills Required
SQL, Python, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Benefits & Perks
•Visa sponsorship encouraged
•Relocation assistance offered
Nice to Have
•Experience with Git, Linux, Shell scripting, Databricks, or Snowflake
•Basic knowledge of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, or ETL/ELT processes
•Interest in AI and Generative AI technologies
Company
Our client is a global technology solutions provider specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, and Digital Transformation (DX). The organization partners with enterprise clients across multiple industries to build modern cloud data platforms, scalable analytics infrastructure, and AI-ready data ecosystems that support business growth and innovation. As demand for cloud-native data solutions continues to increase, the company is expanding its Data Engineering team to develop the next generation of data platforms while providing engineers with opportunities to work alongside experienced technical specialists using leading cloud and big data technologies.
