Senior Java Engineer【No Japanese Required】

Tokyo Temporary ¥3,330 - ¥4,070 per hour Japanese Corporate View 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.
  • Work on large scale project in an industry leading company.
  • English based position with multicultural team!

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Free meals provided at the cafeteria.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in Tokyo.
Contact
Serina Miyazono
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082572
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6130

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Programming / Development
Specialisation
Retail
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Serina Miyazono
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6130
Job Reference
JN-082026-7082572
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.