Backend Engineer
Salary: 400 - 1200 百万円
ReactTypeScriptExpress
English: IntermediateJapanese: Intermediate
Minimum year of experience: 1
SalesMarkerBackend Engineer
Overview
We are seeking Backend Engineers of all experience levels to join a fast-growing SaaS startup in Japan. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to product development, work with a global, talented engineering team, and make a meaningful impact in a highly flexible and remote-friendly environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to backend development across various product areas
- Work closely with the team to deliver high-quality code
- Take ownership of problems and solutions
- Grow and develop your technical and leadership skills in a startup environment
Requirements
- Deep understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Computer Science fundamentals
- 1+ year of experience in Web Application Development
- 1+ year of experience with React.js, TypeScript
- 1+ year of experience in in-house product development
- Daily conversational English or Japanese (either is acceptable)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Next.js
- Experience with Node.js and Express
- Business level Japanese
Tech Stack
Front-end
- TypeScript, React
- Libraries: Storybook, Jest
- Hosting: Amplify
Back-end / Server Side
- Infrastructure: AWS, ElasticBeanstalk
- Database: Aurora, ElasticSearch
- Languages: Go, TypeScript
- Analysis: Athena
- Framework: Express
- Monitoring: DataDog
- Others: AWS Lambda, AWS Batch, AWS API Gateway, AWS Glue
Why Join?
- Work at one of the fastest growing SaaS startups in Japan
- Innovative product development and the chance to build things from scratch
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
- Diverse global team and English-speaking workplace
- Competitive benefits & perks: Resort Worx, Book Purchasing, Free Weekly Lunch, Offsites, etc.
Working Style
Remote Work
- Remote-friendly. Use of Zoom, Meet, and virtual office platform Gather.
- Office attendance is optional; a physical office is available if preferred.
Flexible Work Hours
- Customize working hours, as long as you meet the expected 8 hours per working day (monthly average).
Work-Life Balance
- Support for both high work focus and personal time — balance in a supportive environment.
Position Details
- Position: Backend Engineer
- Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
- Annual Salary: ¥4,000,000 – ¥12,000,000
Actual offer will depend on experience and skills - Location: Tokyo (Ebisu) OR Full Remote
- Probation Period: 6 months (same conditions)