Why you continue to work at Colorkrew: Akiyama

Hello, this is Akiyama, an infrastructure engineer.
In this article, I will explain why I have been an infrastructure engineer at Colorkrew for about 8 years.

Why You Continue to Work at Colorkrew

Colorkrew's Unique Business Structure

At Colorkrew, we have both so-called contract and SaaS businesses.
Having both businesses in a company with 100 employees is relatively rare and one of the attractive points.
* In the outsourcing business, we provide solutions according to customer needs.

• In the SaaS business, we provide new value to the market through products developed in-house.

The presence of these two wheels gives you the opportunity to come into contact with new technologies and approaches.
For example, in contract projects, "technology selection tailored to the customer's environment" and "adoption of the latest innovative technologies" are required, so we may realize a system that combines technologies that no one has ever experienced.
On the other hand, in the SaaS business, it is necessary to think about the best technology for your products and develop them over the long term.
I feel that being exposed to different development styles and technologies in one company is a great strength.

Flexible Work Styles and Opportunities for Challenges

Colorkrew allows engineers to engage in a wide range of areas while leveraging their strengths.
There is no fixed role such as a "contracted IaaS engineer", and it is possible to work flexibly in both business and role.

For example, the way you work in a day is

• 9am-2pm (excluding lunchtime) is a survey of the technology to be adopted in the SaaS business infrastructure
• 3pm-4pm is a review of the feasibility of a new proposal for a contracted project.
• 4pm-5pm as a corporate engineer to declutter the SaaS services used by the company.
• 5pm-6pm is a meeting to discuss new products in the SaaS business

This flexibility provides the opportunity to gain experience in diverse technologies and teams while working for one company, helping to expand your skill set.

The schedule introduced earlier is just an example of myself.
Some people have a focused work style because it is easier to achieve results by focusing on one area than concurrently holding multiple roles.
### Technological Enhancements and Applications

Being able to apply your improved skills to multiple businesses is one of the reasons why you continue to work at Colorkrew.
By learning new techniques and knowledge and applying them in real-world projects, you can feel your personal growth.

I mainly deal with Microsoft Azure, but I mainly deal with container technologies and DevOps technologies.
Different projects will also change the technology you handle (even if it depends on your area of expertise to some extent).
This gives you many opportunities to broaden your horizons and reflect and apply what you have learned in the contract business to the SaaS business.

Flexible Scope of Liability

Colorkrew is not that big of an organization.
Combined with flexibility, if you feel that you should improve this, you can make your own proposals and put them into practice.
Of course, if there is a more suitable person, you can consult with them, but there is a culture where you can try new things more and more if you raise your hand.

I like this because I have a "personality that can't just leave what bothers me".
If you feel that just doing the work you're given is not enough, I think Colorkrew's culture is a good fit.

Comfortable Working System and Environment

Colorkrew is also committed to creating an environment where engineers can perform at their best. Therefore, we have a wide range of flexible work styles and support systems for learning and communication.

Specifically, they include

• Hybrid work system: Remote work is possible 2~3 times a week, and there is a high degree of freedom in where you work.
• Staggered work system: You don't have to come to work at a fixed time in the morning, and you can work according to your own rhythm of life.
• Language learning support system: The company subsidizes half of the language learning costs, allowing you to learn English and other languages.
• Specialized knowledge learning support system: Half-price subsidy for learning expenses to improve technical and business skills
  For more information, please refer to this article
• Communication promotion support system: Lunch and dinner are subsidized at half price, and interactions within and outside the team are active.
• Biweekly Tech Seminars: There is a place for engineers to share technology with each other, and there are plenty of opportunities to catch up on the latest technologies and learn from them.

Would you like to work with us at Colorkrew?

During my eight years at Colorkrew, I was able to find a way to work that allowed me to use my strengths while honing my skills.
I would like to continue to grow as an engineer.

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We are looking forward to friends who can grow happily together!