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Job ID : 1567830 Date Updated : December 5th, 2025
Good location (Futako-tamagawa)

[JLPT N2] Technical Product Manager (API Platform)

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Temporary
Salary Based on hourly rate

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Casual Clothing Flex Time

Job Description

A Global IT Service firm is seeking a Technical Product Manager.

Responsibilities:
- Defining and communicating the product vision, mission, and strategy for API Platform and Open API program (including OpenAPI specifications)
- Writing clear, testable technical specifications covering API contracts and non-functional requirements (security, scalability, reliability, performance)
- Organizing existing tasks and defining future tasks
- Conducting competitor research
- Communicating with API Platform users (both external and internal) and driving service improvements based on their feedback
- Creating product roadmaps
- Managing product backlogs
- Overseeing operations and maintenance

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

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Required skills;
- 3+ years of experience in web service product management
- Strong understanding of API design principles, REST Standards and modern API best practices
- Ability to read and understand technical documents (API Spec, architecture diagrams, system integration flows).
- Proven ability to write clear, detailed technical requirements and PRDs for engineering teams.
- Experience in creating and prioritizing product backlogs
- Communication with engineers to realize the product backlog
- Discovery of issues in the service operation process and its improvement

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary Based on hourly rate
Hourly Rate 4,000–4,400 JPY/H (Approx. 600,000 ~ 660,000 JPY per month + OT)
Work Hours 9:00-17:30 (Mon-Fri) *Hybrid (1 day work from home)
Holidays National Holidays, Weekends, Paid Holiday, etc.
Industry Internet, Web Services

Job Category

Company Details

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