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CTO (Chief Technology Officer) - Mercari, Japan
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CTO (Chief Technology Officer) - Mercari in Tokyo, Japan
At Mercari, we are actively exploring new business ventures to establish a robust revenue foundation that will underpin our forthcoming expansion. Presently, we are engaged in product development within the HR and recommerce domains. In this role, the key responsibilities involve assuming leadership in shaping technical strategies and spearheading the technical achievements of our business.
Specific work responsibilities include the following:
The role encompasses:
- Devising and implementing technical strategies for our new business ventures.
- Creating a mid- to long-term technical roadmap to guide the product's direction.
- Selecting and designing architecture strategies and technologies for the short to mid-term, along with promoting their development.
- Fostering collaboration in development among Mercari Group companies and external counterparts.
- Developing and executing strategies required for expanding our organization, including recruitment and training.
- Spearheading initiatives to enhance the development environment.
In this position, you will have the chance to shape technical strategies by working in coordination with leadership and collaborating with the diverse and skilled team members within Mercari Group. You will lead the advancement of our products by exploring new technologies and harnessing the existing technological resources and tools within the Mercari Group.
This role is an exciting opportunity that involves the exploration of fresh technologies and innovations, enabling the development of influential technical strategies that will help Mercari Group maintain its competitive edge.
Qualifications for this role include:
- A shared belief in the mission and values of the Mercari Group and its associated companies.
- A substantial and comprehensive background as a software engineer.
- Previous experience in the development of large-scale B2C or C2C services, or similar fields.
- A fervent commitment to articulating the technical roadmap and their own vision both internally and externally.
- Proven experience leading organizations undergoing rapid change or growth, ideally in a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) capacity.
- A profound interest in converging technology and business and the ability to spearhead such efforts.
- Exceptional talent management skills, including a track record of leading diverse, large-scale organizations.
- Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to convey technical concepts to individuals in non-technical roles.
Experience working in English
The third-party observer notices that the individual:
- Exhibits a proactive nature and the ability to think independently, with a focus on the organization's benefit.
- Displays leadership qualities and effectively steers projects through teamwork.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills when engaging with stakeholders from various teams and departments.
- Regards diverse changes as avenues for continual enhancement and growth.
- Holds profound expertise and enthusiasm for engineering as a whole, alongside the leadership aptitude required to advance new ventures and guide them toward successful vertical startup.
Check this page for more details.
- English: Independent (CEFR - B2).
- Japanese: Proficient (CEFR - C1)
* For details about CEFR, see here
- Eight Keywords for Delving Into Mercari: Our First 10 Years and the Potential and Future We Seek to Unleash / The Third Keyword: “Technology Engineering”
- Meet Mercari Group’s New CTO and VPs of Fintech Engineering: Their Thoughts On the Fintech Business’s Role in Maximizing Group LTV (only available in Japanese)
Employment Status
Full-time
The probationary period at our company lasts for the initial three months after joining. During this probationary period, your contract conditions will be identical to those of a permanent employee.
Office
Roppongi
- We have a strict no-smoking policy within our office premises.
- At Mercari, we have implemented a work style policy called "Your Choice." This policy grants each team member the autonomy to decide whether they prefer to work in the office or opt for full remote work, with certain exceptions made for specific job roles.
Work Hours
- Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”).
- *Does not apply to all positions
Holidays
- Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.).
- Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave
Salary
- Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance).
- Based on skills, experience, and abilities.
- Reviewed twice a year
Benefits
- Complete health and social insurance.
- Incentive program.
- Support systems, including those that benefit the employee’s family members
Support
- Relocation support.
Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people
"How can I contribute to society's prosperity given our limited resources?" This question served as the inspiration for the creation of the Mercari marketplace app in 2013 by our founder, Shintaro Yamada, during his travels around the world. We firmly believe that by facilitating the circulation of various forms of value, extending beyond physical items and money, we can open doors for individuals to pursue their aspirations and make positive contributions to society and those in their proximity. Mercari is committed to leveraging technology to connect people across the globe, ultimately striving to build a world where everyone can unlock their full potential. For more details on Mercari Group's mission, please refer to Mercari's Culture Doc.
Equal Opportunity Hiring
At Mercari, our mission is to build a world where no one's potential is constrained by their background, and where everyone has the liberty to generate value. We strongly emphasize that fostering a culture of Diversity & Inclusion is integral to realizing our mission.
This principle naturally extends to our hiring procedures. Mercari is dedicated to eradicating discrimination based on attributes such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical abilities, and other similar factors. Our objective is to ensure that individuals who resonate with our mission and values can become part of our team, regardless of their personal backgrounds. For more detailed information, please refer to our D&I Statement.
