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Backend Engineer, Java/Go

Specialized Group — Japan · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid Full-time Remote

Skills

Java Go backend development production systems relational databases NoSQL databases system architecture testing deployment observability performance optimization resilience engineering SQL NoSQL

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A widely used digital platform is looking for a backend engineer to design and ship production services at significant scale. You will work with Java or Go, take features from architecture through deployment, improve performance and resilience, strengthen observability, and contribute to long-term architectural decisions. The role is fully remote within Japan.

Highlights

Build high-scale backend systems powering millions of daily interactions, own features from architecture through production, and work on latency, resilience, observability, and long-term platform evolution in a fully remote environment.

Description

Want to build systems that handle real traffic, real complexity, and real product impact? We’re hiring a Backend Engineer to join the core engineering team behind one of Japan’s most widely used digital platforms. This isn’t maintenance work — you’ll design and ship backend systems that power millions of daily user interactions. You’ll work in an environment where engineers own decisions, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve architecture at scale. What You’ll Work OnDesign and develop backend services in Java or GoTake features from idea to production — architecture, implementation, testing, deploymentImprove latency, resilience, and observability across critical systemsReduce technical debt while scaling traffic and feature complexityContribute to architecture discussions and long-term platform evolutionWhat You Bring3–5+ years building backend systems in production environmentsStrong proficiency in Java or GoExperience with relational + NoSQL databasesSolid understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and performance tradeoffsComfortable working in agile, product-driven teamsBusiness level English and Japanese (N2 or more)Nice to Have Microservices architecture experienceSpring / JPA, gRPC, or GraphQLDevOps or cloud infrastructure exposureDomain-driven design mindsetWhy This Role Stands OutFully remote within Japan — strong async engineering cultureSystems that operate at real scale (not theoretical scale)A stable, profitable product with the speed of a startup teamEngineers drive architecture — not just implement ticketsClear impact: your code ships to millionsIf you're ready to build backend systems that matter — and want ownership beyond just writing code — let’s talk.