Lead Engineer –Full Stack Development

Lead Engineer –Full Stack Development (#533)

¥11,000,000 ～ ¥12,000,000 Yearly

Tokyo

Full time Permanent

Consulting

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Native Japanese Lead Engineer – Full Stack Development to design, develop, and deliver web application solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of web applications using modern full-stack technologies, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain applications using full-stack technologies.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless system integration.
• Manage code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing.
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments and contribute to sprint planning and delivery.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance application performance.
• Facilitate communication between onsite and offshore teams and coordinate with technical and business stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact when required and provide updates on development progress.
• Foster a proactive and collaborative team environment.

Key Requirements

• Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English proficiency.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development.
• Strong hands-on experience in any backend technology, such as Python, Node.js, .NET, or Next.js.
• Strong hands-on experience in any frontend framework, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Some hands-on experience with cloud technologies/platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience in developing Web APIs / RESTful services.
• Experience with databases such as SQL (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience with version control (Git), unit testing, and coding best practices.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and software development best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and energetic mindset.
• Experience in a client-facing role is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in bilingual or multicultural teams.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline – Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics.

Language requirement

Japanese (Native), English (Business)