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Senior Java Backend Engineer @Leading IT in Tokyo ~8M
| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary | 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
Work Style
Remote Work and WFH Casual Clothing Side Business Ok Minimal Overtime Flex TimeJob Description
We are hiring a Senior Java Backend Engineer (Tech Lead level) to design, develop, and operate large-scale web backend systems for a major e-commerce marketplace. You will lead system design decisions, guide engineering teams, and ensure high availability during peak traffic events.
Client Details
The client operates Japan's largest online shopping marketplace, serving tens of millions of consumers. Engineers work in a highly challenging environment where performance optimization, system resilience, and continuous improvement are essential.
Description
- Understand business priorities and deliver high-quality backend services under tight schedules
- Lead backend architecture design for high-traffic web systems
- Make technical decisions considering scalability, maintainability, and long-term service growth
- Lead design, development, testing, and release of new and existing backend features
- Guide engineering teams and resolve complex technical issues
Job Offer
- Compensation: Up to ~8M JPY (depending on experience)
- Long-term contract (initial 2 months, then 3-month renewals)
- Senior, architecture-focused Java role
- High-impact system used by millions of users
- Weekends & holidays off
- Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Hikari Takamura on +813 6832 8903.
General Requirements
| Minimum Experience Level | No experience |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Basic |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | No permission to work in Japan required |
Required Skills
- Proven experience as a Technical Lead for high-traffic web systems
- 5+ years of Java backend development experience (Java + Spring Boot)
- Strong experience in REST API design, development, JUnit testing, and code reviews
- Production monitoring and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Oracle or MySQL
- Experience using Tomcat or WebLogic
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Git, Gradle
- CI/CD experience using Jenkins or similar tools
- Experience using Docker and Kubernetes in system development
- Business-level English communication skills
Job Location
- Tokyo - 23 Wards
Work Conditions
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary | 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen |
| Work Hours | 9:00-17:30 |
| Industry | Software |
