Senior/Lead Engineer [English Only OK!]

Tokyo Temporary ¥6,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
Our client hope to find a senior architect to help improve system design and enhance the security and reliability of their services.
  • Enligsh speaking international environment
  • Free meals provided

About Our Client

Japan's biggest E-commerce company. At the forefront of the industry, focused on developing high-traffic web products in collaboration with global stakeholders. Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence define our client's work culture.

Job Description

We seek a mid to senior level engineer with leadership capabilities to support the growing needs of the section. Your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Develop and maintain the system and its applications, based on a Kotlin, scala, etc. language
- Participate in technical discussions and decision meetings to support the product's functional design and technical route.
- As a "tech lead", lead a team of two/three engineers to complete product development to a high standard, and train team members to improve the quality of our code.
- Perform code review/design.

The Successful Applicant

- Experience with a modern, statically typed language, e.g. Java, C#, Kotlin, Scala, Haskell, C++17, Rust... (5 years +)
- Understanding of asynchronous programming models
- Experience developing libraries for wide use
- Experience with at least one FP language, such as Haskell or Scala
- Familiarity with the JVM, especially knowledge of inner workings
- Familiarity with authentication standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WebAuthn
- Understanding of TCP Networking, HTTP and REST APIs
- Understanding of how Unix systems work
- Ability to learn fast, think critically, and evaluate technologies and solutions
- Independent, self-driven, quality-conscious, and a keen attention to detail

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to shape the development of high-impact web products.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Work with skillful people from all over the world.
- 3 free meals at the cafeteria.
- Shops, restaurants, cafes, and big parks nearby.

Contact
Chloe Wu
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6723098
Phone number
+81 3 6832 8653

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Web Development
Specialisation
Retail
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Chloe Wu
Consultant phone
+81 3 6832 8653
Job Reference
JN-042025-6723098
Company Type
Foreign Multinational

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.