Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
Backend Engineer (Core Engineering Team)
Position Title:
Backend Engineer (Core Engineering Team)
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Japanese Level - Low Intermediate (JLPT Level 4),English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860)
Salary
14000000.00
Description
A Global Retail firm is looking for talented Backend Engineer(Core Engineering Application Team).
The Core Engineering Team, the assigned department, is responsible for the in-house development of EC platforms for various group brands and globally deploys developed EC packages. As a global team composed of members from various nationalities, we collaborate in a multicultural environment to create innovative shopping experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end system development and operations, from requirements gathering with business stakeholders through design, build, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance
- Design, develop, and support globally deployed EC platforms based on microservices architecture
- Collaborate with business teams to translate requirements into scalable and reliable system designs aligned with global business needs
- Drive development and optimization of inventory management systems, improving accuracy, visibility, and efficient stock utilization across multiple regions and warehouses
- Contribute to modernization of membership platforms, including legacy system migration, user experience improvements, and enhanced security measures
- Develop and enhance shopping cart (basket) functionality, handling complex business logic such as promotions, payments, and high-traffic performance optimization
- Ensure high reliability and accuracy of order management systems through robust design, integration with internal systems, and thorough testing practices
- Improve product search capabilities by optimizing algorithms, enhancing user experience, and leveraging AI/ML technologies for features such as product tagging and recommendations
- Build and optimize notification systems (app/email) to enable timely, personalized, and targeted communication that drives customer engagement and business growth
- Utilize modern technologies and tools (cloud platforms, containerization, CI/CD, data stores, and messaging systems) to continuously improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency
Required Skills:
- Passion for IT technology, a sincere approach to problem-solving, positivity, strong sense of responsibility, and flexibility in thinking.
- Logical thinking: Ability to understand intentions and backgrounds beyond language barriers and guide towards problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese or English.
- Programming experience of 5 years or more (Java, Go).
- Experience in basic design, detailed design, and testing of systems for 5 years or more.
- Experience in system operation for 3 years or more.
Why should you apply:
- Opportunity to make an impact on customers worldwide
- Exposure to both business and engineering domains
- Work for a globally recognized brand in a highly multicultural IT environment
- Collaboration with many highly skilled IT professionals working for and with leading global technology vendors
Company Details:
A Japan-based, publicly listed global manufacturer-retailer. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by integrating omnichannel shopping experiences across e-commerce, mobile apps, and physical stores.
In recent years, the organization has actively strengthened its internal IT capabilities, and many professionals from SIers and consulting firms are thriving in the organization. The company offers low overtime, strong work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits.
Working Hours: Flexible working hours (core time 9:00–14:00), Monday–Friday
Work Style: Up to 2 days per week remote work available
Holidays: Two days off per week (Saturday & Sunday), special seasonal leave (8 days in each half of the year, 16 days total), paid leave, special and bereavement leave, childcare and nursing care leave
Benefits: Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partnered benefits programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for office commute), defined contribution pension plan
Interview Process: Approximately 3–4 online interviews
