Our client is a leading global technology company operating one of the world's largest digital platforms. They are expanding their engineering organization in Tokyo and are looking for experienced software engineers to build large-scale, cloud-native services used by millions of users worldwide.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in Java and Kotlin to design, develop, and operate distributed backend systems for a large-scale marketing and communication platform.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services.
Build and operate distributed systems and microservices.
Develop new features while improving system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design.
Investigate and resolve production issues.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- More than 8 years of experience in software development.
- Proficiency in Java and Kotlin programming language.
- Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Language: Business Level English
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline by Jenkins, Docker, and k8s.
- Knowledge of test automation (Karate, BDD, Cucumber).
- Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Knowledge in Email industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) services is a plus.
- Knowledge of front-end development such as Angular and React is a plus.
- Working with mission critical services is a plus.
- Strong ownership and desire to mentor other engineers.
Languages
English: Fluent
Japanese: Optional / a plus
Work Environment
Fast-paced, dynamic global environment with collaborative teams across multiple locations
Salary: ¥10M – ¥13M JPY per year (Senior Level)
Location: Hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day remote)
Office Location: Tokyo, Japan
Working Hours: Flexible schedule with core hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Visa Sponsorship: Available
※Japanese language proficiency certification (such as JLPT N2) is not required, as our client is a global organization with an international working environment.
Language Requirement: English only