Engineering Manager（Backend） （ PSR-8227)
Engineering Manager（Backend） （ PSR-8227)
Job type:
Haken
Specialization:
Software/Web Development
Language Level:
English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860),Japanese Level - High Intermediate (JLPT Level 2)
Location:
Futako-Tamagawa
Salary:
0.00
Job Reference:
502708
A Global IT Service firm is looking for a Engineering Manager（Backend） in The EC Expansion Development Department. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between engineering, product, and business stakeholders while contributing to backend development initiatives from early planning stages through implementation and deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in backend development projects from early planning and requirement definition through implementation and deployment
- Coordinate with product managers, frontend engineers, and business stakeholders in Japanese to define requirements and project scope
- Design and implement backend systems, such as Web API, batch with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability
- Write technical specifications and design documents following team guidelines
- Designing and developing system components with clear responsibilities, considering overall system integrity.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor team members when needed
- Present technical proposals and progress reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Take ownership of complex features and drive technical initiatives that improve team productivity
Required skills:
- 5+ years of professional backend development experience
- 3+ years of team lead or people management experience in a team (approx. 3 members)
- Experience in successfully delivering frontend projects from early-stage project processes (requirements gathering, technical planning, and system design) to deployment
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams (product, frontend, QA)
- Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of inter-service communication, data consistency, API design, and problem-solving/design principles in distributed systems.
- System Design: Experience and mentoring ability in designing large-scale systems considering scalability, reliability, maintainability, and extensibility
- Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP): Deep experience in system design, deployment, and operation leveraging cloud-native services
- Performance Engineering: Ability to identify performance bottlenecks, formulate optimization strategies, and lead performance tuning efforts
- Testing Strategy: Ability to formulate and lead the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and E2E tests
- Architecture Patterns (DDD, Clean Architecture, SOLID, etc.): Experience in building systems based on modern architectural patterns and design principles, and the ability to provide guidance on their application
Why should you apply:
- This is a long-term opportunity with a chance to become a permanent employee
- You will be working with international team members
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner at the cafeteria
Company Details:
A global company with a strong presence in multiple business areas. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company boasts a diverse and international environment and is committed to equal opportunity, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Due to the diverse nature of our business, we handle a wide range of technologies! You can also choose the environment you are most comfortable with, such as Windows/Mac! Meals in the company cafeteria are also free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items, so you can enjoy your meal without getting bored!
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, DC Pension Plan, Transportation Fee, Skillhouse University, Test payback system, and more
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