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Job ID : 1563356 Date Updated : October 29th, 2025
English speaking role

No Japanese Required Senior Backend Engineer

Hiring Company Saas & AI company
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Shinjuku-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 8 million yen ~ 15 million yen

Work Style

Casual Clothing Side Business Ok Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality and scalable backend systems
  • Resolve complex issues (e.g., performance optimization, legacy debt reduction) through innovative solutions
  • Write efficient, maintainable, and well-structured code following best practices
  • Lead architectural design and long-term technical strategy discussions
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability
  • Research and introduce emerging technologies to improve product development
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders

 

Expected Role

You will serve as the technical compass of the team — focusing 100% on technical decision-making and growth.
People management (goal-setting, evaluation, HR) is handled by experienced Engineering Managers, allowing you to dedicate your time to architecture, mentorship, and technical excellence.

Tech Stack

Backend: Python
Frontend: React, TypeScript, OpenAPI
Cloud: AWS, GCP
Containerization: Docker, AWS Lambda
Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Redis
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins
Architecture: Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Version Control: GitHub
Tools: Slack, Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace
AI Tools: JAPAN AI, GitHub Copilot, Claude 3.5
(All AI tools are fully company-subsidized.)
Hardware: Windows or Mac (selectable)

Work Style

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English Only)
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of web application development using modern frameworks
  • 3+ years of backend development experience using two or more languages (e.g., Python, Ruby)
  • Experience developing enterprise-level SaaS products
  • 2+ years of experience in mentoring or leading engineers
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience leading a development team or working as an Engineering Manager
  • Experience implementing automated testing frameworks
  • Vietnamese language skills (for collaboration with Geniee Vietnam)

Preferred Personality

  • Passionate about solving complex technical challenges
  • Finds joy in helping others grow and sharing knowledge
  • Thrives in fast-changing, less-structured environments
  • Takes ownership and proactively builds better systems and culture
  • Works collaboratively across departments to achieve shared goals

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards, Shinjuku-ku

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 8 million yen ~ 15 million yen
Salary Bonuses Bonuses included in indicated salary.
Work Hours 10:00~19:00
Holidays 完全週休二日制 所定休日:土・日・祝日 休暇:年次有給休暇、夏季休暇(3日)、年末年始休暇(12月31日〜1月3日)、慶弔休暇
Industry Internet, Web Services

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees)
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese