Senior Java Engineer【English Based Opportunity】

Tokyo Temporary ¥2,800 - ¥4,000 per hour Japanese Corporate View Job Description
Join a senior engineering team responsible for developing and operating mission-critical backend services that power one of Japan's largest e-commerce platforms. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical strategy, lead large-scale system initiatives, and influence the future architecture of high-traffic services used by millions of customers.
  • English based role, work with a multicultural team.
  • Work on big project in an industry leading company.

About Our Client

A leading global technology company operating one of the world's largest digital commerce ecosystems. They are committed to innovation, engineering excellence, and building highly scalable platforms that support millions of users and merchants every day.

Job Description

  • Lead the design, development, and operation of backend services and APIs that support critical e-commerce checkout and merchant-facing systems.
  • Drive technical decision-making, architecture improvements, and resolution of complex engineering challenges across multiple projects.
  • Partner with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and business leaders to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions.
  • Ensure operational excellence through incident management, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous service improvement.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of Java development experience, including expertise in large-scale web applications and RESTful API development.
  • Proven technical leadership experience with ownership of architecture decisions, production systems, and engineering best practices.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes, system operations, scalability, and service reliability.
  • Excellent English communication skills with the ability to collaborate globally and influence both technical and business stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • Complimentary office meals provided.
  • Opportunity to join a well known company
Contact
Serina Miyazono
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7116236
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6130

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Serina Miyazono
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6130
Job Reference
JN-102026-7116236
Company Type
Japanese Corporate

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.