Backend Engineering Lead for Large-Scale E‑Commerce Systems

This role leads backend architecture, development, and technical direction for large-scale, high‑traffic e-commerce services. You will shape system scalability, performance and reliability while guiding complex projects and engineering teams.

Client Details

A major digital services provider operating one of Japan's largest consumer-facing e‑commerce platforms. The engineering environment emphasizes scalability, data‑driven improvements and stable operation during high‑traffic national campaigns.

Description

• Lead backend system architecture and make technical decisions for high-traffic services
• Translate business requirements into high‑quality, timely feature delivery
• Drive project execution across design, development, testing and release
• Develop and operate backend features using Java/Spring Boot and REST APIs
• Oversee service monitoring, production troubleshooting and reporting
• Handle operational tasks including inquiry management, investigations and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and maintainable system evolution

Job Offer

• Architect mission-critical systems used by tens of millions of users
• Strong influence over long‑term technical strategy
• Exposure to modern infrastructure and container-based platforms
• High-impact engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Serena Wu on +81 3 6627 6137.

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