[Hiring] [Hybrid] [JP] - Senior Software Engineer,【Backend - Platform Development】+
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the full software development lifecycle—from requirement analysis and architectural design to development, QA, deployment, and DevOps/SRE. The ideal candidate takes ownership of complex systems, drives solutions from design to deployment, has strong experience with distributed systems and scalable architecture, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative global team, communicates effectively in English (Japanese is a plus), and goes beyond coding to influence technical strategy, improve engineering practices, and mentor team members.
**Responsibilities:**
· Own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirement analysis and architecture to development, QA, deployment, and DevOps/SRE
· Design, develop, and maintain **scalable microservices architectures**
· Build and improve **data pipelines**, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions
· Work with **distributed computing technologies** such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Kubernetes
· Support **cloud infrastructure** on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
· Ensure software quality and reliability through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD practices
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
· Contribute to strategic projects impacting multiple business domains
· Occasionally participate in frontend UI development as needed
**Qualifications**
**Job Level**
· Senior (approximately 7+ years of professional experience or equivalent skills)
**Qualifications**
**Mandatory Skills / Experience**
* 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems
* Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices architectures
* Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Go, C#)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly
* Strong collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
**Desired Skills / Experience**
* Experience with data engineering, including ETL, data warehousing, and handling large datasets
* Knowledge of distributed computing technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes)
* Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases
* Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Solid understanding of software development best practices (testing, code reviews, CI/CD, Git)
* Familiarity with multiple architectural patterns and design principles
* Experience leading engineering teams, including people management, project oversight, and cost management
* Experience in the Marketing Technology (MarTech) domain is a plus
**Languages**
* English: Fluent
* Japanese: Optional / a plus
**Work Environment**
Fast-paced, dynamic global environment with collaborative teams across multiple locations
**Salary:** ¥8M – ¥11M JPY per year
**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
**Language Requirement:** English only
Apply now or contact us for further information:
[Aleksey.kim@tg-hr.com](mailto:Aleksey.kim@tg-hr.com)
※The position level and salary have been updated.