<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">
<p><strong>Shape Japan's Financial Future: Product Leader Opportunity</strong><br /><br />Drive strategic product initiatives at Japan's most innovative fintech, where consumer payments meet cutting-edge technology. This role puts you at the forefront of transforming how millions of Japanese consumers shop and pay, backed by global investment and a truly international team.<br /><br /><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING</strong></p><ul><li>Join a fintech pioneer that's revolutionizing Japan's payment landscape with groundbreaking BNPL solutions</li><li>Lead product strategy for over 100 million potential users across Japan's largest e-commerce ecosystem</li><li>Work alongside talent with international background in one of Tokyo's most diverse tech environments</li><li>Shape the future of mobile-first financial products that eliminate traditional payment friction</li><li>Enjoy complete location flexibility with full remote work and flexible daily schedules</li><li>Generous time off package - 20+ paid vacation days from your first full year</li></ul><p><strong>YOUR MISSION AS PRODUCT LEADER</strong></p><ul><li>Define product requirements and strategic roadmaps for checkout, installments, and settlement platforms</li><li>Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, UX, and business teams to deliver consumer-focused innovations</li><li>Analyze user behavior data and conduct A/B testing to optimize conversion rates and user experience</li><li>Present strategic insights and business cases to VP-level stakeholders across the organization</li><li>Champion product evangelism internally while ensuring seamless communication between business and technical teams</li><li>Lead post-launch optimization initiatives using advanced analytics tools and performance metrics</li></ul><p><br /><strong>WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR<br /></strong><br />Essential Requirements:</p><ul><li>Solid product management experience in fintech, payments, or consumer financial services</li><li>Proven track record of launching successful consumer products with mobile applications</li><li>Strong business acumen with ability to translate market needs into actionable product requirements</li><li>Experience with analytics platforms (Mixpanel, Google Analytics) and A/B testing methodologies</li><li>Fluent English communication skills for presenting to international leadership teams</li><li>Valid Japanese work authorization or current residence in Japan</li></ul><p>Welcome Experience:</p><ul><li>Background in agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)</li><li>Understanding of API design and microservice architectures</li><li>Experience with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis</li><li>MBA or advanced business degree</li><li>Japanese language proficiency (any level)</li></ul><p><strong>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base compensation with transparent, bonus-free salary structure</li><li>Complete work-life integration - set your own schedule and work from anywhere</li><li>International career growth within a global payments ecosystem</li><li>Premium health benefits through established insurance partnerships</li><li>Professional development support including relocation assistance when needed</li><li>Dynamic startup culture with established company stability and resources</li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10M JPY - 15M JPY</p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo </p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013281328</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/S2hhbmcuTGUuNzUzMjMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Join a global leader in data analytics based in Tokyo, driving innovation in enterprise solutions. As a Technical Solutions Project Manager, you will oversee end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and clients to implement impactful solutions. You'll manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure project success. Enjoy working in a diverse, inclusive team with a flat structure, where all members are bilingual and both English and Japanese are used as working languages.<br /><br /><strong>Role Overview</strong><br />As a Technical Project Manager, you'll lead end-to-end delivery of data-driven implementation projects. You'll work closely with engineers, analysts, and architects to ensure successful project outcomes for clients, managing timelines, scope, and quality.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br />Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget<br />Identify and manage risks, and drive best practices<br />Manage commercial and financial aspects, including contracts<br />Mentor and support technical teams<br />Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders<br />Operate with autonomy and escalate when needed<br />Work with partners, including major consultancies and integrators<br /><br /><strong>Requirements</strong><br />Solid experience in technical project management, preferably on data or analytics initiatives<br />Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities<br />Familiarity with Agile and other project delivery methodologies<br />Background in managing large-scale, complex software projects<br />Ability to grasp technical challenges and develop effective solutions<br />Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English (business level or above); native or fluent Japanese (JLPT N1) is required for non-native speakers<br />Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities<br />Self-driven and proactive approach to work</p><p> </p><p>Salary:15M - 22M</p><p>Location: Tokyo</p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013114463</p><div class="--aL-580 "> </div><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/TGluaC5EYW5nLjU4NDY2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<div id="QuestionId_rd8e938fb305b46668e22f2385373ffa3" class="-pu-623"><div class="-Cp-627">A global tech firm, considered by many a pioneer in the industry. Despite its dominating presence still experiencing steady growth globally, particularly APJ, which represents one of its biggest markets (and opportunities!).<br /><br /></div><div class="-Cp-627"> </div><div class="-Cp-627">Salary<br />¥25,000,000 ~ 30,000,000 JPY/total annual compensation</div><div class="-Cp-627"> </div><div class="-Cp-627"><br />Why Join?<br />- A dominant position in the market, very stable (low turnover/long tenure among their employees), and highly profitable<br />- Opportunity to manage a stable and experienced team, expected to grow by 100% this year<br />- Offers a combination of mission-critical software and cloud solutions, and complimentary suites in AI, Analytics and Data.<br /><br /><br />The Role<br />- Be part of an APAC team, represent Japan from a technical and solution advisory perspective<br />- Manage a team of 3 people, expected to grow to 7 within this calendar year<br />- Act as a trusted advisor, identify, articulate and deliver business value to customer executives<br />- Provide leadership relating technical evaluation, demo capability and value prop throughout the sales cycles<br />- Collect market insights and feed local requirements to product and engineering teams to drive innovation and address challenges<br /><br /><br />Your Skills<br />- Prior leadership role in a solutions consulting role (pre-sales), professionals from a management/technology consulting or customer success background may also be considered<br />- Prior experience in insurance in order to understand industry trends, have meaningful conversations with senior customers to understand buying behaviors<br />- Significant customer-facing experience, with exceptional communication skills in different settings and audiences, from departments heads to C-suite/Board level<br />- This role requires you to be hands-on i.e. a playing manager, not just manage the team<br />- Japanese (Native level); English (fluent level)</div></div><div class="-Ns-613 "><div class="--ld-634"><div class="-Ix-665"> </div><div class="-Ix-665"> </div><div class="-Ix-665">Location: Tokyo</div><div class="-Ix-665">Reference Number: 06940-0013191369</div></div></div><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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuNzQwOTkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
