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Job ID : 1607353 Date Updated : August 13th, 2026
【No Japanese Required】Java Engineer

Senior Java Engineer【No Japanese Required】

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

Job Description

Join a high-impact engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and scaling backend systems for one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms. This role combines technical leadership, architecture design, and hands-on development to deliver highly available, high-performance web services used by millions of users.

Client Details

A global technology organization that operates large-scale digital platforms serving millions of users worldwide. They are focused on building innovative, high-performance systems and fostering a data-driven engineering culture that continuously improves customer experiences.

Description

  • Lead the architecture, design, development, testing, and release of large-scale backend services and web applications.
  • Drive technical decision-making, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term platform growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while balancing business priorities and technical requirements.
  • Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide operational support to maintain service reliability and performance.

Job Offer

  • Free meals provided at the cafeteria.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in Tokyo.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Serina Miyazono on +81 3 6627 6130.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of Technical Lead experience with expertise in designing and leading high-traffic web systems and distributed architectures.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST API development, relational databases, and CI/CD practices.
  • Proven experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native development principles.
  • Strong communication skills in English and the ability to lead teams, solve complex technical challenges, and drive projects to successful delivery.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary Based on hourly rate
Hourly Rate ¥3330 - ¥4070
Industry Retail

Job Category