Senior Backend Software Engineer

Spottedrecruit — Japan · Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Full-time ¥20M+

Skills

Backend engineering API development Scalable systems System architecture Java Kotlin Go Rust Scala C# C++ Technical leadership APIs Cloud

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior backend engineering role for an experienced engineer who can design and build scalable services and APIs while taking technical ownership. You will lead projects from architecture through deployment, work closely with global engineering and product teams, and improve system reliability, performance, and development practices. Strong experience with at least one major backend programming language is required.

Highlights

High-compensation senior backend opportunity focused on scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems. You will lead technical projects from architecture through deployment, collaborate with international teams, and help improve engineering practices and system architecture.

Description

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems while collaborating with international engineering and product teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges in a cloud-native environment and contribute to the evolution of high-impact products. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIsLead technical projects from architecture design through implementation and deploymentCollaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders across global teamsBuild reliable, maintainable, and high-performance systemsImprove engineering practices, system architecture, and development processes Requirements: 7+ years of hands-on backend engineering experienceFluent Japanese and business-level English communication skillsStrong backend development experience with one or more of the following: Java, Kotlin, Go, Rust, Scala, C#, OR C++Experience designing distributed systems and scalable architecturesHands-on experience with cloud platforms and modern backend technologiesExperience working with databases and API-driven systemsExperience in a regulated or complex business environment is a plus Important Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Foreign candidates must have JLPT N1.