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Senior Software Development Engineer (Kotlin) / New Project at CTO Office, Japan
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Senior Software Development Engineer (Kotlin) / New Project at CTO Office in Tokyo, Japan
At Money Forward Inc., we are steadfast in our commitment to pushing the boundaries of financial innovation. With a diverse portfolio of over 50 B2C, B2B, and B2B2C services, our mission remains clear: to simplify the complexities of financial challenges for everyone. Our track record of rapid service delivery, empowered by the capabilities of Ruby on Rails, sets us apart in the financial technology landscape.
As we prepare for the next phase of our journey, our focus sharpens on integrating modern technologies that promise scalability and robust performance. To bring this vision to life, we are assembling a dedicated team to lead this transformative endeavor. In your role as a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future by spearheading back-end development for a specific product. Join us as we embark on the journey of building the future today!
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will take on the following key responsibilities:
- Backend Service Leadership : Lead the entire lifecycle of designing, developing, and deploying backend services for our transformation projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and functionality of these services.
- Collaboration with Front-end Engineers : Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to ensure the smooth integration of services. Effective communication and coordination between the front-end and back-end teams are essential for delivering cohesive software solutions.
- Optimization for Scalability and Performance : Drive efforts to optimize existing systems for scalability and performance as part of the transformation process. Your role is critical in ensuring that our systems can handle increased loads and deliver excellent performance.
- Code Quality and Best Practices : Uphold high standards of code quality, adhere to best practices, and maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the development lifecycle. This commitment to excellence ensures the reliability and maintainability of our software.
- Continuous Innovation : Stay informed about the latest developments in back-end technologies and trends. Use your knowledge to drive continuous innovation and improvements in our backend systems.
Your leadership in backend development, coupled with your dedication to quality, collaboration, and innovation, will play a pivotal role in the success of our transformation projects and the evolution of our financial technology offerings.
Qualifications for the Senior Software Development Engineer role include:
- Educational Background : A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Alternatively, equivalent work experience that demonstrates your technical proficiency.
- Proven Track Record : A demonstrated history of successfully developing complex web applications in a Senior Software Development Engineer capacity. Your experience showcases your ability to tackle intricate projects.
- Server-side Proficiency : A strong understanding of server-side languages and frameworks, essential for backend development.
- Database Knowledge : Familiarity with relational database technologies, particularly MySQL. Experience with NoSQL databases is considered a valuable addition.
- Cloud Services Expertise : A strong understanding of cloud services, with a preference for AWS (Amazon Web Services). Competence in cloud technologies enhances your ability to work with scalable infrastructure.
- Mentoring and Development : A collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a passion for mentoring and nurturing junior engineers. Your guidance contributes to the growth and success of the team.
- Alignment with Company Values : A shared belief in Money Forward's mission, vision, values, and culture. Your alignment with our organizational principles ensures that you are a cultural fit within our team.
These qualifications position you as an ideal candidate to lead backend development and contribute to the continued success of Money Forward's transformative initiatives.
- A minimum of five years of hands-on experience in full-stack or backend development.
- Proven expertise in utilizing server-side Kotlin or Java in conjunction with backend frameworks.
- Proficiency in the development, testing, and deployment of APIs.
- A comprehensive grasp of microservices architecture.
- Capable of transforming business needs into scalable and easily maintainable code, with a bonus if experienced in domain-driven design.
- Familiarity with code version control tools, particularly Git.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic, and critical thinking capabilities.
- Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or a keen interest in gaining a deep understanding of backend processes.
- Proven track record in collaborating with legacy systems and transitioning to more contemporary technologies.
- Hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Exposure to continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and methodologies.
- Competency at a conversational level in the Japanese language.
- Server-side languages: Kotlin, Ruby on Rails
- Front-end technologies: React, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Cloud and container platforms: AWS (Amazon Web Services), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
- Database system: MySQL
- Monitoring and error tracking tools: Datadog, Rollbar
- Continuous integration and deployment tools: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
- Version control system: GitHub
Min 5,500,000 - Max 9,000,000 Japanese yen / year (Gross)
*Including fixed overtime work allowance of 45 hours for regular, non-legal hours, legal holidays and 40 hours for late-night work.
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Remote work: Available up to 4 days a week.
Flexible Working Hours (No core time)
Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday).
Japanese national holidays (16 national holidays in 2023).
Paid holidays: 10 days (first year) *Number of paid holidays increases (+1 day) each year up to 20 days per year.
Summer vacation days: 3 days.
Winter vacation days: 2 days
Medical insurance.
Employee stock ownership plan.
Full transportation coverage.
The latest computer (Unlimited upgrade or purchase when needed for development is available upon approval.).
Seminar participation support.
Book purchases.
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- Working Visa
- Flight ticket to Japan.
- Signing Bonus.
- Temporary fully furnished apartment for the first month
