<p>Ready to Shape the Future of Enterprise Data Management?<br />Join a dynamic Tokyo-based technology company that's revolutionizing how Japan's largest enterprises handle their most valuable asset: data. We're seeking an exceptional Principal Backend Engineer to lead our technical excellence while building solutions that directly impact major corporations across Japan.</p><p><strong><br />WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS SPECIAL</strong></p><p>Join a Series A funded company with strong market position in enterprise data intelligence. Your work will directly impact how major Japanese corporations make data-driven decisions.<br />Build with a modern tech stack: Go, React, AWS, OpenSearch, DynamoDB. Tackle challenges like scalable metadata systems, real-time data pipelines, and intelligent data discovery algorithms.<br />Solve unique problems combining human collaboration with automated intelligence - creating systems that turn organizational behaviors into actionable insights for enterprise clients.<br />As Principal Engineer, you'll architect cutting-edge solutions while mentoring a growing engineering team, shaping both technology and culture.</p><p><br /><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO<br /></strong><br />You'll spearhead the development of our core data intelligence platform, ensuring exceptional quality while leading technical initiatives that serve Japan's most demanding enterprise clients:</p><p>Drive architectural decisions and maintain excellence standards across our engineering organization<br />Build robust, scalable backend systems using modern technologies including Go, Python, and cloud-native architectures<br />Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative environment where innovation thrives<br />Work closely with product leadership, sales, and customer success teams to ensure our technology meets real business needs<br />Champion best practices that deliver the high-quality, intuitive experiences Japanese enterprise clients expect</p><p> <br /><strong>WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR<br /></strong><br />Essential Requirements:</p><p>10+ years of backend development expertise with proven track record in system architecture<br />5+ years leading development teams and driving technical excellence<br />Strong experience with enterprise software development from concept to production<br />Proficiency in modern programming languages (Go, Python, Java, or C++ preferred)<br />Business-level English communication skills essential<br />Currently based in Japan or hold a valid Japanese work visa</p><p>Bonus Points:</p><p>Enterprise client-facing software development experience<br />Data pipeline, analytics, or AI/ML technology background<br />Japanese language capabilities<br />Experience with data management or engineering platforms</p><p><br /><strong>WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE</strong></p><p>Enjoy hybrid work arrangements with 1-2 days in our conveniently located Tokyo office, plus flexible hours that respect work-life balance.<br />Work in an international environment where all documentation is in English, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise.<br />Join during a pivotal growth phase where your contributions directly shape company direction and your own professional development.<br />Your work powers critical decisions at some of Japan's most influential corporations, contributing to the country's digital transformation.<br />Be part of a team that values novel approaches and cutting-edge solutions in the rapidly evolving data intelligence field.</p><p><br /><strong>THE INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE<br /></strong><br />We respect your time with a streamlined process: just two comprehensive interviews focusing on technical expertise and cultural alignment, with no coding tests required.<br /><br /><br />Reference Number: 06940-0013273920</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuNzI3NDUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">