Development Engineer (Server-side)

Job Description

We will assign the project to you after inquiring about your experience as an engineer and future career preferences.

Server Development

• You will be operating and performing API/web application development work for server-side features of LINE’s services.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve server-side software.
• Contribute to architectural designs which can improve the efficiency and flexibility of our services.
• Mentor and train team members on software design and coding standards.
• Work closely with other teams on the development of end-user facing web applications.
• Support the development of high quality code through active participation in code and design reviews.

Examples of Server Development Work

• Development and operation of services which support the sale and delivery of paid content such as Stickers, Emoji and Themes.
• Service development for LINE Family Apps (e.g. “LINE Creators Market”, “LINE Fortune”, “LINE Surveys”, “LINE Part Time Jobs”, “LINE Financial” etc.).

Main Technologies Utilized

• Java, Kotlin, Perl, JavaScript, Thrift, Spring Framework, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.

Requirement

Required Skills

• Professional knowledge of at least one programming language.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, including coding experience for web services, or equivalent experience in developing large scale B-to-C services
• Basic knowledge in computer science (e.g. algorithm, data structure, asynchronous I/O, database, network).
• Work experience using version control systems (VCS), dependency management systems, and continuous-integration systems (CI).
• Communication ability in Japanese or English.
• Whilst there are many English speakers at LINE successful applicants may be asked to attend a Japanese training course for at least 3 ~ 12 months after joining. The training is paid for by us, and is an excellent chance to pick up new language skills.
• Motivation to learn Japanese.

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing applications using Java 8+.
• System architecture and design experience.
• Basic knowledge of client side technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience using a Linux development environment.
• Experience in the coaching, management and/or leadership of a technical team.
• Open-source software development experience and/or participation in open source communities is also a plus.
• Strong interest and ability to learn any new technical topic.

Working Location

• LINE Fukuoka Corporation JRJP HAKATA Building, 12FL, 8-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan

Salary

• Fixed annual salary + Incentive (twice/year)
• Other details to be discussed during interviews.

Salary Review

• Twice/Year

※Skill test will be available in following languages:

•  Java, Python, Kotlin and Perl