Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems to handle growing data and traffic needs.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders (including product managers, engineer managers, and cross-functional teams) to understand business challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation and excellence.
- Take ownership of technical decisions and drive continuous improvements to our backend architecture.
- Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of technical experience in backend development (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, Go) and system architecture.
- Proven experience in designing and scaling backend systems in high-performance environments.
- Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Solid experience with databases (SQL preferred), including performance optimization, data modeling, and scaling strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate in the face of business challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in leading and coaching teams, helping junior engineers develop their skills and careers.
- Ability to take ownership of technical projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for continuous learning and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Business level Japanese and English
Nice to haves
While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following.
- Experience with distributed systems and high-traffic applications.
- Experience handling systems with more than millions of users—expertise in scaling andmanaging systems to handle large user bases effectively.
Compensation
¥8,000,000 ~ ¥13,000,000 annually.
